Cayman Islands Germany

Updated 2026-05-24

Cayman Islands

Minimum Wage

$8.75 /hr

$10.50 USD

Germany

Minimum Wage

€13.90 /hr

$16.19 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

€4,784 /mo

Min wage: -35% Cayman Islands vs Germany

The minimum wage in the Cayman Islands is 35% lower than in Germany in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Cayman Islands and Germany
Metric	Cayman Islands	Germany	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	$8.75 $10.50	€13.90 $16.19	-35.1%
Minimum wage /mo	$1,516.67 $1,820.08	€2,408.67 $2,805.02	-35.1%
Minimum wage /yr	$18,200 $21,840.87	€28,904 $33,660.18	-35.1%
Avg. gross salary /mo	N/A/mo	€4,784 /mo $5,571.21	—
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	€3,000 /mo $3,493.65	—

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

Work Week

Cayman Islands: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours under the Labour Act.
Germany: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Arbeitszeitgesetz limits working time to 8 hrs/day (extendable to 10 hrs if averaged over 6 months). Overtime compensation set by contract or collective agreement.

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Cayman Islands Germany Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Cayman Islands (USD)	Germany (USD)
2015	—	$9.90/hr
2016	$7.20/hr	$9.90/hr
2017	—	$10/hr
2018	—	$10/hr
2019	—	$11/hr
2020	—	$11/hr
2021	—	$11/hr
2022	—	$14/hr
2023	—	$14/hr
2024	—	$14/hr
2025	—	$15/hr
2026	$11/hr	$16/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in the Cayman Islands earns 54% less per hour in USD terms than one in Germany.

See this comparison from Germany's perspective: Germany vs Cayman Islands

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Cayman Islands or Germany?

In the Cayman Islands, the minimum wage is $8.75/hr ($10.50 USD). In Germany, it is €13.90/hr ($16.19 USD). Germany has the higher rate by 54% 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 the Cayman Islands may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How do work hours compare between Cayman Islands and Germany?

Both Cayman Islands and Germany 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.