Gibraltar Italy

Updated 2026-05-04

Gibraltar

Minimum Wage

£9.50 /hr

$12.80 USD

Italy

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

€2,600 /mo

Unlike Italy, which has no statutory minimum wage, Gibraltar mandates a wage floor of $13/hr.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Gibraltar and Italy
Metric	Gibraltar	Italy	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	£9.50 $12.80	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	£1,646.67 $2,218.33	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	£19,760 $26,619.96	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	N/A/mo	€2,600 /mo $3,027.83	—
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	€1,850 /mo $2,154.42	—
Median individual income /yr	N/A/yr	€22,500 /yr $26,202.40	—

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

Work Week

Gibraltar: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours. Employment law aligned with UK and EU standards (pre-Brexit EU employment directives largely retained).
Italy: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Standard workweek is 40 hours (Legislative Decree 66/2003). Maximum average weekly hours including overtime is 48 hours over a 4-month reference period, per EU Working Time Directive. Overtime compensation is regulated by collective agreements, typically 15-30% surcharge depending on hours and sector.

See this comparison from Italy's perspective: Italy vs Gibraltar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Gibraltar or Italy?

In Gibraltar, the minimum wage is £9.50/hr ($12.80 USD). In Italy, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How do work hours compare between Gibraltar and Italy?

Both Gibraltar and Italy 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.