Italy New Caledonia

Updated 2026-05-04

Italy

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

€2,600 /mo

New Caledonia

Minimum Wage

₣991.73 /hr

$7.04 USD

Italy has no statutory minimum wage, while New Caledonia sets a floor of $7/hr.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Italy and New Caledonia
Metric	Italy	New Caledonia	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	None	₣991.73 $7.04	—
Minimum wage /mo	None	₣167,602 $1,189.76	—
Minimum wage /yr	None	₣2,011,224 $14,277.08	—
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.
New Caledonia: 39 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Standard workweek is 39 hours in New Caledonia (differs from metropolitan France's 35 hours). Overtime: 25% premium for hours 40-43, 50% premium beyond 43 hours.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Italy mandates 40 hours while New Caledonia mandates 39 hours.

See this comparison from New Caledonia's perspective: New Caledonia vs Italy

Compare Italy with...

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Italy vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Italy vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Italy vs France € 12.02 /hr

Italy vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Italy vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Italy vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Italy vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Italy vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Italy vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Italy vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

Italy vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Italy vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Italy vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Italy vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Italy vs Switzerland

Italy vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Italy vs Thailand ฿ 10,400 /mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Italy or New Caledonia?

In Italy, the minimum wage is no statutory minimum wage. In New Caledonia, it is ₣991.73/hr ($7.04 USD).

How do work hours compare between Italy and New Caledonia?

Italy has a longer standard work week at 40 hours, compared to 39 hours in New Caledonia. Workers in Italy work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in New Caledonia working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.