Italy Cayman Islands

Updated 2026-05-04

Italy

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

€2,600 /mo

Cayman Islands

Minimum Wage

$8.75 /hr

$10.50 USD

Italy has no statutory minimum wage, while the Cayman Islands sets a floor of $11/hr.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Italy and Cayman Islands
Metric	Italy	Cayman Islands	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	None	$8.75 $10.50	—
Minimum wage /mo	None	$1,516.67 $1,820.08	—
Minimum wage /yr	None	$18,200 $21,840.87	—
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.
Cayman Islands: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours under the Labour Act.

See this comparison from Cayman Islands's perspective: Cayman Islands vs Italy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Italy or Cayman Islands?

In Italy, the minimum wage is no statutory minimum wage. In the Cayman Islands, it is $8.75/hr ($10.50 USD).

How do work hours compare between Italy and Cayman Islands?

Both Italy and Cayman 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.