Key Facts: Jersey vs Sweden Wages
- Jersey Minimum Wage
- £13/hr ($17.50 USD)
- Sweden Minimum Wage
- No statutory minimum wage
- Jersey Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- £4,506.67 /mo ($6,067.95 USD)
- Sweden Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- kr40,000 /mo ($4,317.74 USD)
- Data Sources
- Government of Jersey — Employment Relations (2026-03-12), Medlingsinstitutet (Swedish National Mediation Office) (2026-02-24)
Jersey 
Sweden
Updated 2026-03-12
Unlike Sweden, 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 $4,318/mo in Sweden.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Jersey | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | kr40,000 /mo $4,317.74 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | N/A/mo | kr30,000 /mo $3,238.31 |
| Median individual income /yr | £46,280 /yr $62,313.18 | kr367,000 /yr $39,615.29 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Jersey is higher.
Work Week
- Jersey
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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.
- Sweden
-
40 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Standard workweek is 40 hours (Working Hours Act / Arbetstidslagen). Maximum overtime is 48 hours over 4 weeks or 200 hours per calendar year. Overtime compensation is determined by collective agreements, not statute. Many agreements provide overtime at 150-200% of normal pay. EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/week.
See this comparison from Sweden's perspective: Sweden vs Jersey
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Is the minimum wage higher in Jersey or Sweden?
In Jersey, the minimum wage is £13/hr ($17.50 USD). In Sweden, it is no statutory minimum wage.
How much more does the average worker earn in Jersey compared to Sweden?
The average gross salary in Jersey is £4,506.67/mo ($6,067.95 USD), compared to kr40,000/mo ($4,317.74 USD) in Sweden. In USD terms, workers in Jersey earn approximately 41% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Jersey and Sweden 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 Sweden.
How do work hours compare between Jersey and Sweden?
Both Jersey and Sweden 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.