Oman North Korea

Updated 2026-02-25

Oman

Minimum Wage

OMR1.88 /hr

$4.88 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

OMR850 /mo

North Korea

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

₩100,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +1887% Oman vs North Korea

Unlike North Korea, which has no statutory minimum wage, Oman mandates a wage floor of $5/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $2,208/mo in Oman versus $111/mo in North Korea, a 19.9:1 ratio.

Oman's unemployment rate is 3.3% compared to North Korea's 3.5%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Oman and North Korea
Metric	Oman	North Korea	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	OMR1.88 $4.88	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	OMR325 $844.16	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	OMR3,900 $10,129.87	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	OMR850 /mo $2,207.79	₩100,000 /mo $111.11	+1887.0%
Avg. net salary /mo	OMR820 /mo $2,129.87	₩90,000 /mo $100	+2029.9%
Median individual income /yr	OMR5,400 /yr $14,025.97	N/A/yr	—

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

Work Week

Oman: 45 hrs/wk standard

Max 45 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Labour Law sets maximum working hours at 9 hours/day or 45 hours/week. During Ramadan, Muslim workers' hours are reduced to 6 hours/day or 30 hours/week. Overtime paid at 125% for regular days and 150% for holidays/weekends.
North Korea: 48 hrs/wk standard

The North Korean Labour Law formally sets an 8-hour working day. In practice, many workers are required to spend additional hours in compulsory political study, military training, and 'volunteer' labour campaigns. The actual workweek for state employees varies widely by sector and location. No independent verification of labour conditions is possible.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Oman mandates 45 hours while North Korea mandates 48 hours.

See this comparison from North Korea's perspective: North Korea vs Oman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Oman or North Korea?

In Oman, the minimum wage is OMR1.88/hr ($4.88 USD). In North Korea, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much more does the average worker earn in Oman compared to North Korea?

The average gross salary in Oman is OMR850/mo ($2,207.79 USD), compared to ₩100,000/mo ($111.11 USD) in North Korea. In USD terms, workers in Oman earn approximately 1887% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Oman and North Korea is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Oman earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in North Korea.

How do work hours compare between Oman and North Korea?

North Korea has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 45 hours in Oman. Workers in Oman work 45 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Oman 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.