Iceland South Sudan

Updated 2026-02-25

Iceland

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

kr800,000 /mo

South Sudan

Minimum Wage

£7,000 /mo

$1.52 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

£125,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +23695% Iceland vs South Sudan

Iceland has no statutory minimum wage, while South Sudan sets a floor of $2/mo. Average gross salaries diverge further: $6,479/mo in Iceland versus $27/mo in South Sudan, a 238.0:1 ratio. Iceland has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 3.6% compared to 12.4%.

Iceland's unemployment rate is 3.6% compared to South Sudan's 12.4%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Iceland and South Sudan
Metric	Iceland	South Sudan	Diff
Minimum wage /mo	None	£7,000 $1.52	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	kr800,000 /mo $6,478.78	£125,000 /mo $27.23	+23695.3%
Avg. net salary /mo	kr560,000 /mo $4,535.15	£112,000 /mo $24.40	+18490.1%
Median individual income /yr	kr7,800,000 /yr $63,168.12	N/A/yr	—

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

Work Week

Iceland: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.8x pay

Standard working week is 40 hours (set by collective agreements). The Act on Working Environment and Health sets maximum average of 48 hours/week per EU Working Time Directive. Overtime premiums are set by collective agreements, typically 80% premium (1.8x) for daytime overtime, higher for evenings/weekends. A landmark 2021 agreement reduced standard hours from 40 to 36 for many public sector workers, with the private sector gradually following.
South Sudan: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Act 2017 sets 40 hours/week as standard. Enforcement is effectively non-existent across most of the country due to ongoing conflict, institutional collapse, and absence of functioning labour inspectorates.

See this comparison from South Sudan's perspective: South Sudan vs Iceland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Iceland or South Sudan?

In Iceland, the minimum wage is no statutory minimum wage. In South Sudan, it is £7,000/mo ($1.52 USD).

How much more does the average worker earn in Iceland compared to South Sudan?

The average gross salary in Iceland is kr800,000/mo ($6,478.78 USD), compared to £125,000/mo ($27.23 USD) in South Sudan. In USD terms, workers in Iceland earn approximately 23695% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Iceland and South Sudan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Iceland earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in South Sudan.

How do work hours compare between Iceland and South Sudan?

Both Iceland and South Sudan 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.