Jersey Finland

Updated 2026-03-12

Jersey

Minimum Wage

£13 /hr

$17.50 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

£4,506.67 /mo

Finland

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

€3,900 /mo

Avg. salary: +34% Jersey vs Finland

Unlike Finland, which has no statutory minimum wage, Jersey mandates a wage floor of $18/hr. Average salaries are higher in Jersey at $6,068/mo compared to $4,542/mo in Finland.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Jersey and Finland
Metric	Jersey	Finland	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	£13 $17.50	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	£2,253.33 $3,033.97	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	£27,040 $36,407.70	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	£4,506.67 /mo $6,067.95	€3,900 /mo $4,541.75	+33.6%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	€2,700 /mo $3,144.29	—
Median individual income /yr	£46,280 /yr $62,313.18	€35,000 /yr $40,759.29	+52.9%

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

Work Week

Jersey: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours. Employment law broadly follows UK principles with local variations.
Finland: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours (Working Hours Act / Työaikalaki). Regular daily working hours are 8 hours. Overtime for the first 2 hours is compensated at 150% and subsequent hours at 200%. Maximum overtime is 250 hours per calendar year. EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Jersey or Finland?

In Jersey, the minimum wage is £13/hr ($17.50 USD). In Finland, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much more does the average worker earn in Jersey compared to Finland?

The average gross salary in Jersey is £4,506.67/mo ($6,067.95 USD), compared to €3,900/mo ($4,541.75 USD) in Finland. In USD terms, workers in Jersey earn approximately 34% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Jersey and Finland is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Jersey earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Finland.

How do work hours compare between Jersey and Finland?

Both Jersey and Finland 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.