Bermuda India

Updated 2026-05-04

Bermuda

Minimum Wage

$17.13 /hr

$17.13 USD

India

Minimum Wage

₹4,576 /mo

$48.17 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

₹31,900 /mo

Min wage: -64% Bermuda vs India

The minimum wage in Bermuda is 64% lower than in India in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Bermuda and India
Metric	Bermuda	India	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	$17.13 $17.13	—	—
Minimum wage /day	—	₹176 $1.85	—
Minimum wage /mo	$2,968.87 $2,968.87	₹4,576 $48.17	+6062.9%
Minimum wage /yr	$35,630.40 $35,630.40	₹54,912 $578.08	+6063.6%
Avg. gross salary /mo	N/A/mo	₹31,900 /mo $335.82	—
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	₹27,500 /mo $289.50	—
Median individual income /yr	N/A/yr	₹150,000 /yr $1,579.11	—

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

Work Week

Bermuda: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours under the Employment Act 2000.
India: 48 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 2x pay

Factories Act sets 48 hours/week, 9 hours/day. Overtime paid at double the ordinary rate. New Labour Codes (when implemented) may standardize at 48 hours across 4-6 day weeks.

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Bermuda earns 181% less per hour in USD terms than one in India. Standard work weeks differ: Bermuda mandates 40 hours while India mandates 48 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Bermuda are $685 vs $2,312 in India.

See this comparison from India's perspective: India vs Bermuda

Compare Bermuda with...

Bermuda vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

Bermuda vs China ¥ 25 /hr

Bermuda vs Germany € 13.9 /hr

Bermuda vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Bermuda vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Bermuda vs France € 12.02 /hr

Bermuda vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Bermuda vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Bermuda vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Bermuda vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Bermuda vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Bermuda vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Bermuda vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Bermuda vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Bermuda vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Bermuda vs Switzerland

Bermuda vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Bermuda vs Israel ₪ 35.4 /hr

Bermuda vs New Zealand NZ$ 23.5 /hr

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Bermuda or India?

In Bermuda, the minimum wage is $17.13/hr ($17.13 USD). In India, it is ₹4,576/mo ($48.17 USD). India has the higher rate by 181% 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 Bermuda may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How do work hours compare between Bermuda and India?

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