Liechtenstein France

Updated 2026-03-02

Liechtenstein

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

CHF6,000 /mo

France

Minimum Wage

€12.02 /hr

$14.00 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

€3,500 /mo

Avg. salary: +88% Liechtenstein vs France

Liechtenstein has no statutory minimum wage, while France sets a floor of $14/hr. Average salaries are higher in Liechtenstein at $7,655/mo compared to $4,076/mo in France.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Liechtenstein and France
Metric	Liechtenstein	France	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	None	€12.02 $14.00	—
Minimum wage /mo	None	€1,823.03 $2,123.01	—
Minimum wage /yr	None	€21,876.36 $25,476.14	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	CHF6,000 /mo $7,655.01	€3,500 /mo $4,075.93	+87.8%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	€2,700 /mo $3,144.29	—
Median individual income /yr	CHF84,500 /yr $107,808.11	€24,000 /yr $27,949.23	+285.7%

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

Work Week

Liechtenstein: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Liechtenstein's labor law (Arbeitsgesetz) largely mirrors Swiss standards. The standard contractual workweek is typically 40-42 hours. Maximum working time and overtime provisions follow cantonal-equivalent arrangements. German is the official language.
France: 35 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Legal workweek is 35 hours. Overtime: 25% premium for hours 36-43, 50% premium beyond 43 hours. Annual maximum 220 overtime hours unless collective agreement states otherwise.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Liechtenstein mandates 40 hours while France mandates 35 hours.

See this comparison from France's perspective: France vs Liechtenstein

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Liechtenstein or France?

In Liechtenstein, the minimum wage is no statutory minimum wage. In France, it is €12.02/hr ($14.00 USD).

How much more does the average worker earn in Liechtenstein compared to France?

The average gross salary in Liechtenstein is CHF6,000/mo ($7,655.01 USD), compared to €3,500/mo ($4,075.93 USD) in France. In USD terms, workers in Liechtenstein earn approximately 88% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Liechtenstein and France is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Liechtenstein earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in France.

How do work hours compare between Liechtenstein and France?

Liechtenstein has a longer standard work week at 40 hours, compared to 35 hours in France. Workers in Liechtenstein work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in France 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.