Italy British Virgin Islands

Updated 2026-05-04

Italy

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

€2,600 /mo

British Virgin Islands

Minimum Wage

$8.50 /hr

Italy has no statutory minimum wage, while British Virgin Islands sets a floor of $9/hr.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Italy and British Virgin Islands
Metric	Italy	British Virgin Islands	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	None	$8.50	—
Minimum wage /mo	None	$1,473.33	—
Minimum wage /yr	None	$17,680	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	€2,600 /mo $3,027.83	N/A/mo	—
Avg. net salary /mo	€1,850 /mo $2,154.42	N/A/mo	—
Median individual income /yr	€22,500 /yr $26,202.40	N/A/yr	—

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

Work Week

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.
British Virgin Islands: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours under the Labour Code.

See this comparison from British Virgin Islands's perspective: British Virgin Islands vs Italy

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Italy vs Switzerland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Italy or British Virgin Islands?

In Italy, the minimum wage is no statutory minimum wage. In British Virgin Islands, it is $8.50/hr.

How do work hours compare between Italy and British Virgin Islands?

Both Italy and British Virgin Islands 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.