Liechtenstein New Zealand

Updated 2026-03-02

Liechtenstein

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

CHF6,000 /mo

New Zealand

Minimum Wage

NZ$23.50 /hr

$13.99 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

NZ$5,666.67 /mo

Avg. salary: +127% Liechtenstein vs New Zealand

Liechtenstein has no statutory minimum wage, while New Zealand sets a floor of $14/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $7,655/mo in Liechtenstein versus $3,374/mo in New Zealand, a 2.3:1 ratio.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Liechtenstein and New Zealand
Metric	Liechtenstein	New Zealand	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	None	NZ$23.50 $13.99	—
Minimum wage /mo	None	NZ$4,073.83 $2,425.77	—
Minimum wage /yr	None	NZ$48,880 $29,105.63	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	CHF6,000 /mo $7,655.01	NZ$5,666.67 /mo $3,374.22	+126.9%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	NZ$4,533.33 /mo $2,699.37	—
Median individual income /yr	CHF84,500 /yr $107,808.11	NZ$61,828 /yr $36,815.53	+192.8%

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.
New Zealand: 40 hrs/wk standard

Overtime : 1.5x pay

No statutory maximum working hours, but employers must ensure reasonable working hours. Most employment agreements specify 40 hours/week. Overtime rates not mandated by statute but commonly 1.5x by agreement. Time-and-a-half and a day in lieu required for work on public holidays.

See this comparison from New Zealand's perspective: New Zealand vs Liechtenstein

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Liechtenstein or New Zealand?

In Liechtenstein, the minimum wage is no statutory minimum wage. In New Zealand, it is NZ$23.50/hr ($13.99 USD).

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

The average gross salary in Liechtenstein is CHF6,000/mo ($7,655.01 USD), compared to NZ$5,666.67/mo ($3,374.22 USD) in New Zealand. In USD terms, workers in Liechtenstein earn approximately 127% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Liechtenstein and New Zealand 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 New Zealand.

How do work hours compare between Liechtenstein and New Zealand?

Both Liechtenstein and New Zealand 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.