Austria North Korea

Updated 2026-02-25

Austria

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

€3,800 /mo

North Korea

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

₩100,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +3883% Austria vs North Korea

Neither Austria nor North Korea has a statutory minimum wage, relying instead on collective bargaining or sectoral agreements. Average gross salaries diverge further: $4,425/mo in Austria versus $111/mo in North Korea, a 39.8:1 ratio. North Korea has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 3.5% compared to 5.6%.

Austria's unemployment rate is 5.6% compared to North Korea's 3.5%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Austria and North Korea
Metric	Austria	North Korea	Diff
Avg. gross salary /mo	€3,800 /mo $4,425.29	₩100,000 /mo $111.11	+3882.8%
Avg. net salary /mo	€2,500 /mo $2,911.38	₩90,000 /mo $100	+2811.4%
Median individual income /yr	€33,500 /yr $39,012.46	N/A/yr	—

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

Work Week

Austria: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours (Arbeitszeitgesetz). Daily maximum is 8 hours (normal) or 10 hours (with overtime). Since 2018, daily working time can be extended to 12 hours and weekly to 60 hours in exceptional cases with compensatory rest. Overtime is compensated at 150% or with time off in lieu (1:1.5). EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/week.
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: Austria mandates 40 hours while North Korea mandates 48 hours.

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

Compare Austria with...

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Austria vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

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Austria vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Austria vs France € 12.02 /hr

Austria vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Austria vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Austria vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Austria vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Austria vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

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Austria vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

Austria vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Austria vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Austria vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Austria vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Austria vs Switzerland

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average gross salary in Austria is €3,800/mo ($4,425.29 USD), compared to ₩100,000/mo ($111.11 USD) in North Korea. In USD terms, workers in Austria earn approximately 3883% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Austria and North Korea is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Austria earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in North Korea.

How do work hours compare between Austria and North Korea?

North Korea has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Austria. Workers in Austria work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Austria 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.