Azerbaijan North Korea

Updated 2026-02-25

Azerbaijan

Minimum Wage

₼2.30 /hr

$1.35 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

₼1,100 /mo

North Korea

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

₩100,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +482% Azerbaijan vs North Korea

Unlike North Korea, which has no statutory minimum wage, Azerbaijan mandates a wage floor of $1/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $647/mo in Azerbaijan versus $111/mo in North Korea, a 5.8:1 ratio.

Azerbaijan's unemployment rate is 5.5% compared to North Korea's 3.5%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Azerbaijan and North Korea
Metric	Azerbaijan	North Korea	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	₼2.30 $1.35	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	₼400 $235.29	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	₼4,800 $2,823.53	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	₼1,100 /mo $647.06	₩100,000 /mo $111.11	+482.4%
Avg. net salary /mo	₼935 /mo $550	₩90,000 /mo $100	+450.0%
Median individual income /yr	₼7,200 /yr $4,235.29	N/A/yr	—

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

Work Week

Azerbaijan: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Code sets standard workweek at 40 hours (8 hrs/day). Reduced hours (36 hrs/week) for hazardous occupations and workers under 18. Overtime limited to 4 hours per day, compensated at minimum 150% of regular rate. Night work premium at least 20%.
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: Azerbaijan mandates 40 hours while North Korea mandates 48 hours.

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

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Azerbaijan vs France € 12.02 /hr

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Azerbaijan vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Azerbaijan vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Azerbaijan or North Korea?

In Azerbaijan, the minimum wage is ₼2.30/hr ($1.35 USD). In North Korea, it is no statutory minimum wage.

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

The average gross salary in Azerbaijan is ₼1,100/mo ($647.06 USD), compared to ₩100,000/mo ($111.11 USD) in North Korea. In USD terms, workers in Azerbaijan earn approximately 482% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Azerbaijan and North Korea is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Azerbaijan earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in North Korea.

How do work hours compare between Azerbaijan and North Korea?

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