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Key Facts: Belarus vs South Sudan Wages

Belarus Minimum Wage
Br4.54/hr ($1.59 USD)
South Sudan Minimum Wage
£7,000/mo ($1.52 USD)
Belarus Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
Br2,270 /mo ($793.71 USD)
South Sudan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
£125,000 /mo ($27.23 USD)
Data Sources
Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Belarus (2026-02-25), ILO ILOSTAT / World Bank / South Sudan Ministry of Labour (2026-02-25)

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Updated 2026-02-25

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Minimum Wage

Br4.54 /hr

$1.59 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

Br2,270 /mo

South Sudan flag South Sudan

Minimum Wage

£7,000 /mo

$1.52 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

£125,000 /mo

Min wage: +4% Belarus vs South Sudan Avg. salary: +2815% Belarus vs South Sudan

Belarus, a upper-middle-income economy, and South Sudan, classified as low-income, take different approaches to wage policy. Average gross salaries diverge further: $794/mo in Belarus versus $27/mo in South Sudan, a 29.2:1 ratio. Belarus has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 3.4% compared to 12.4%.

Belarus' unemployment rate is 3.4% compared to South Sudan's 12.4%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Belarus and South Sudan
Metric Belarus South Sudan
Minimum wage /hr Br4.54 $1.59
Minimum wage /mo Br726 $253.85 £7,000 $1.52
Minimum wage /yr Br8,712 $3,046.15
Avg. gross salary /mo Br2,270 /mo $793.71 £125,000 /mo $27.23
Avg. net salary /mo Br1,950 /mo $681.82 £112,000 /mo $24.40
Median individual income /yr Br15,600 /yr $5,454.55 N/A/yr

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

Work Week

Belarus

40 hrs/wk standard

Max 40 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Code sets standard workweek at 40 hours. Reduced workweek of 35 hours for hazardous conditions. Overtime limited to 10 hours per week and 180 hours per year. Overtime premium at least 50%. Night work (22:00-06:00) premium at least 20%. Work on weekends and holidays at double rate.

South Sudan

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 Belarus would see a 4% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings.

See this comparison from South Sudan's perspective: South Sudan vs Belarus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Belarus or South Sudan?

In Belarus, the minimum wage is Br4.54/hr ($1.59 USD). In South Sudan, it is £7,000/mo ($1.52 USD). Belarus has the higher rate by 4% 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 Belarus compared to South Sudan?

The average gross salary in Belarus is Br2,270/mo ($793.71 USD), compared to £125,000/mo ($27.23 USD) in South Sudan. In USD terms, workers in Belarus earn approximately 2815% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Belarus and South Sudan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Belarus earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in South Sudan.

How do work hours compare between Belarus and South Sudan?

Both Belarus and South Sudan mandate a similar standard work week of 40 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.