Albania North Korea

Updated 2026-02-25

Albania

Minimum Wage

L287 /hr

$3.51 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

L83,000 /mo

North Korea

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

₩100,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +814% Albania vs North Korea

Unlike North Korea, which has no statutory minimum wage, Albania mandates a wage floor of $4/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $1,015/mo in Albania versus $111/mo in North Korea, a 9.1:1 ratio. North Korea has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 3.5% compared to 10.9%.

Albania's unemployment rate is 10.9% compared to North Korea's 3.5%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Albania and North Korea
Metric	Albania	North Korea	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	L287 $3.51	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	L50,000 $611.47	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	L600,000 $7,337.65	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	L83,000 /mo $1,015.04	₩100,000 /mo $111.11	+813.5%
Avg. net salary /mo	L66,000 /mo $807.14	₩90,000 /mo $100	+707.1%
Median individual income /yr	L480,000 /yr $5,870.12	N/A/yr	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Albania is higher.

Work Week

Albania: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Labour Code sets standard workweek at 40 hours (8 hrs/day, 5 days). Overtime premium minimum 25% above standard rate. Weekend/holiday work premium minimum 50%. Maximum 200 hours overtime per year. Cannot exceed 48 hours in any single week except exceptional circumstances.
North Korea: 48 hrs/wk standard

The North Korean Labour Law formally sets an 8-hour working day. In practice, many workers are required to spend additional hours in compulsory political study, military training, and 'volunteer' labour campaigns. The actual workweek for state employees varies widely by sector and location. No independent verification of labour conditions is possible.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Albania mandates 40 hours while North Korea mandates 48 hours.

See this comparison from North Korea's perspective: North Korea vs Albania

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Albania or North Korea?

In Albania, the minimum wage is L287/hr ($3.51 USD). In North Korea, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much more does the average worker earn in Albania compared to North Korea?

The average gross salary in Albania is L83,000/mo ($1,015.04 USD), compared to ₩100,000/mo ($111.11 USD) in North Korea. In USD terms, workers in Albania earn approximately 814% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Albania and North Korea is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Albania earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in North Korea.

How do work hours compare between Albania and North Korea?

North Korea has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Albania. Workers in Albania work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Albania working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.