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Key Facts: Greenland vs Austria Wages

Greenland Minimum Wage
No statutory minimum wage
Austria Minimum Wage
No statutory minimum wage
Greenland Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
kr28,300 /mo ($4,409.89 USD)
Austria Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
€3,800 /mo ($4,425.29 USD)
Data Sources
Greenland Statistics (stat.gl) (2026-05-04), Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy (Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Wirtschaft) (2026-02-24)

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Updated 2026-05-04

Greenland flag Greenland

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

kr28,300 /mo

Austria flag Austria

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

€3,800 /mo

Avg. salary: +0% Greenland vs Austria

Neither Greenland nor Austria has a statutory minimum wage, relying instead on collective bargaining or sectoral agreements. Average salaries are lower in Greenland at $4,410/mo compared to $4,425/mo in Austria.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Greenland and Austria
Metric Greenland Austria
Avg. gross salary /mo kr28,300 /mo $4,409.89 €3,800 /mo $4,425.29
Avg. net salary /mo N/A/mo €2,500 /mo $2,911.38
Median individual income /yr kr298,800 /yr $46,560.91 €33,500 /yr $39,012.46

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

Work Week

Greenland

40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours. Overtime and working conditions governed by collective agreements.

Austria

40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours (Arbeitszeitgesetz). Daily maximum is 8 hours (normal) or 10 hours (with overtime). Since 2018, daily working time can be extended to 12 hours and weekly to 60 hours in exceptional cases with compensatory rest. Overtime is compensated at 150% or with time off in lieu (1:1.5). EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much less does the average worker earn in Greenland compared to Austria?

The average gross salary in Greenland is kr28,300/mo ($4,409.89 USD), compared to €3,800/mo ($4,425.29 USD) in Austria. In USD terms, workers in Greenland earn approximately 0% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Greenland and Austria is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Austria earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Greenland.

How do work hours compare between Greenland and Austria?

Both Greenland and Austria 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.