Liechtenstein Norway

Updated 2026-05-28

Liechtenstein

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

CHF6,000 /mo

Norway

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

kr55,150 /mo

Avg. salary: +29% Liechtenstein vs Norway

Neither Liechtenstein nor Norway has a statutory minimum wage, relying instead on collective bargaining or sectoral agreements. Average salaries are higher in Liechtenstein at $7,655/mo compared to $5,953/mo in Norway.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Liechtenstein and Norway
Metric	Liechtenstein	Norway	Diff
Avg. gross salary /mo	CHF6,000 /mo $7,655.01	kr55,150 /mo $5,953.34	+28.6%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	kr38,600 /mo $4,166.80	—
Median individual income /yr	CHF84,500 /yr $107,808.11	kr570,000 /yr $61,530.49	+75.2%

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.
Norway: 37.5 hrs/wk standard

Max 40 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.4x pay

The Working Environment Act sets a maximum of 40 hours/week, but most collective agreements specify 37.5 hours. Overtime premium minimum 40% by law. Maximum overtime: 10 hrs/week, 25 hrs over 4 consecutive weeks, 200 hrs/year. Night and Sunday work requires additional premiums by agreement.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Liechtenstein mandates 40 hours while Norway mandates 37.5 hours.

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

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Liechtenstein vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Liechtenstein vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average gross salary in Liechtenstein is CHF6,000/mo ($7,655.01 USD), compared to kr55,150/mo ($5,953.34 USD) in Norway. In USD terms, workers in Liechtenstein earn approximately 29% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Liechtenstein and Norway 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 Norway.

How do work hours compare between Liechtenstein and Norway?

Liechtenstein has a longer standard work week at 40 hours, compared to 37.5 hours in Norway. Workers in Liechtenstein work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Norway 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.