Key Facts: Australia vs South Sudan Wages
- Australia Minimum Wage
- A$24.95/hr ($17.90 USD)
- South Sudan Minimum Wage
- £7,000/mo ($1.52 USD)
- Australia Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- A$7,833 /mo ($5,619.08 USD)
- South Sudan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- £125,000 /mo ($27.23 USD)
- Data Sources
- Fair Work Commission / Fair Work Ombudsman (2026-05-27), ILO ILOSTAT / World Bank / South Sudan Ministry of Labour (2026-02-25)
Australia 
South Sudan
Updated 2026-05-27
The minimum wage in Australia is roughly 12 times higher than in South Sudan in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a high-income and a low-income economy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $5,619/mo in Australia versus $27/mo in South Sudan, a 206.4:1 ratio. Australia has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 4.1% compared to 12.4%.
Australia's unemployment rate is 4.1% compared to South Sudan's 12.4%.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Australia | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | A$24.95 $17.90 | — |
| Minimum wage /mo | A$4,108 $2,946.92 | £7,000 $1.52 |
| Minimum wage /yr | A$49,296 $35,362.98 | — |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | A$7,833 /mo $5,619.08 | £125,000 /mo $27.23 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | A$5,875 /mo $4,214.49 | £112,000 /mo $24.40 |
| Median individual income /yr | A$67,600 /yr $48,493.54 | N/A/yr |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Australia is higher.
Work Week
- Australia
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38 hrs/wk standard
Max 38 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Standard full-time workweek is 38 hours. Employers can request reasonable additional hours. Overtime and penalty rates vary by Modern Award.
- South Sudan
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40 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Labour Act 2017 sets 40 hours/week as standard. Enforcement is effectively non-existent across most of the country due to ongoing conflict, institutional collapse, and absence of functioning labour inspectorates.
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker moving from South Sudan to Australia would see a 1074% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Australia mandates 38 hours while South Sudan mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Australia are $680 vs $61 in South Sudan.
See this comparison from South Sudan's perspective: South Sudan vs Australia
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Is the minimum wage higher in Australia or South Sudan?
In Australia, the minimum wage is A$24.95/hr ($17.90 USD). In South Sudan, it is £7,000/mo ($1.52 USD). Australia has the higher rate by 1074% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in South Sudan may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How much more does the average worker earn in Australia compared to South Sudan?
The average gross salary in Australia is A$7,833/mo ($5,619.08 USD), compared to £125,000/mo ($27.23 USD) in South Sudan. In USD terms, workers in Australia earn approximately 20538% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Australia and South Sudan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Australia earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in South Sudan.
How do work hours compare between Australia and South Sudan?
South Sudan has a longer standard work week at 40 hours, compared to 38 hours in Australia. Workers in Australia work 38 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Australia 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.