Palestine North Korea

Updated 2026-02-25

Palestine

Minimum Wage

₪1,880 /mo

$667.73 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

₪3,200 /mo

North Korea

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

₩100,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +923% Palestine vs North Korea

Unlike North Korea, which has no statutory minimum wage, Palestine mandates a wage floor of $668/mo. Average gross salaries diverge further: $1,137/mo in Palestine versus $111/mo in North Korea, a 10.2:1 ratio. North Korea has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 3.5% compared to 24.4%.

Palestine's unemployment rate is 24.4% compared to North Korea's 3.5%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Palestine and North Korea
Metric	Palestine	North Korea	Diff
Minimum wage /day	₪86 $30.55	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	₪1,880 $667.73	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	₪3,200 /mo $1,136.57	₩100,000 /mo $111.11	+922.9%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	₩90,000 /mo $100	—

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

Work Week

Palestine: 45 hrs/wk standard

Max 54 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Palestinian Labour Law sets 45 hours/week maximum ordinary time (8 hours/day, 6 days). Overtime payable at 1.25x. Friday is the weekly rest day. Workers employed in Israel work under Israeli labour law (which has different provisions). The conflict beginning October 2023 has fundamentally disrupted normal labour conditions across the territory.
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: Palestine mandates 45 hours while North Korea mandates 48 hours.

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

Compare Palestine with...

Palestine vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

Palestine vs China ¥ 25 /hr

Palestine vs Germany € 13.9 /hr

Palestine vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Palestine vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Palestine vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Palestine vs France € 12.02 /hr

Palestine vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Palestine vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Palestine vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Palestine vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Palestine vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Palestine vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Palestine vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

Palestine vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Palestine vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Palestine vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Palestine vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Palestine vs Switzerland

Palestine vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Palestine vs Thailand ฿ 10,400 /mo

Palestine vs Sweden

Palestine vs Argentina ARS 1,762 /hr

Palestine vs Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Palestine or North Korea?

In Palestine, the minimum wage is ₪1,880/mo ($667.73 USD). In North Korea, it is no statutory minimum wage.

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

The average gross salary in Palestine is ₪3,200/mo ($1,136.57 USD), compared to ₩100,000/mo ($111.11 USD) in North Korea. In USD terms, workers in Palestine earn approximately 923% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Palestine and North Korea is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Palestine earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in North Korea.

How do work hours compare between Palestine and North Korea?

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