Finland Liechtenstein

Updated 2026-02-25

Finland

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

€3,900 /mo

Liechtenstein

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

CHF6,000 /mo

Avg. salary: -41% Finland vs Liechtenstein

Neither Finland nor Liechtenstein has a statutory minimum wage, relying instead on collective bargaining or sectoral agreements. Average salaries are lower in Finland at $4,542/mo compared to $7,655/mo in Liechtenstein.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Finland and Liechtenstein
Metric	Finland	Liechtenstein	Diff
Avg. gross salary /mo	€3,900 /mo $4,541.75	CHF6,000 /mo $7,655.01	-40.7%
Avg. net salary /mo	€2,700 /mo $3,144.29	N/A/mo	—
Median individual income /yr	€35,000 /yr $40,759.29	CHF84,500 /yr $107,808.11	-62.2%

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

Work Week

Finland: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours (Working Hours Act / Työaikalaki). Regular daily working hours are 8 hours. Overtime for the first 2 hours is compensated at 150% and subsequent hours at 200%. Maximum overtime is 250 hours per calendar year. EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/week.
Liechtenstein: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Liechtenstein's labor law (Arbeitsgesetz) largely mirrors Swiss standards. The standard contractual workweek is typically 40-42 hours. Maximum working time and overtime provisions follow cantonal-equivalent arrangements. German is the official language.

See this comparison from Liechtenstein's perspective: Liechtenstein vs Finland

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much less does the average worker earn in Finland compared to Liechtenstein?

The average gross salary in Finland is €3,900/mo ($4,541.75 USD), compared to CHF6,000/mo ($7,655.01 USD) in Liechtenstein. In USD terms, workers in Finland earn approximately 69% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Finland and Liechtenstein is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Liechtenstein earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Finland.

How do work hours compare between Finland and Liechtenstein?

Both Finland and Liechtenstein 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.