Saudi Arabia New Caledonia

Updated 2026-05-04

Saudi Arabia

Minimum Wage

﷼23.08 /hr

$6.15 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

﷼10,500 /mo

New Caledonia

Minimum Wage

₣991.73 /hr

$7.04 USD

Min wage: -13% Saudi Arabia vs New Caledonia

Both high-income economies, Saudi Arabia and New Caledonia set comparable minimum wage floors in USD terms.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Saudi Arabia and New Caledonia
Metric	Saudi Arabia	New Caledonia	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	﷼23.08 $6.15	₣991.73 $7.04	-12.6%
Minimum wage /mo	﷼4,000 $1,066.67	₣167,602 $1,189.76	-10.3%
Minimum wage /yr	﷼48,000 $12,800	₣2,011,224 $14,277.08	-10.3%
Avg. gross salary /mo	﷼10,500 /mo $2,800	N/A/mo	—
Avg. net salary /mo	﷼10,500 /mo $2,800	N/A/mo	—

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

Work Week

Saudi Arabia: 48 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Saudi Labour Law sets 8 hrs/day, 48 hrs/week (6-day week). During Ramadan, reduced to 6 hrs/day, 36 hrs/week for Muslim employees. Overtime capped at 2 hrs/day. Overtime paid at base hourly rate + 50%. Friday is the standard weekly rest day. Government sector works 35 hrs/week (Sun-Thu).
New Caledonia: 39 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Standard workweek is 39 hours in New Caledonia (differs from metropolitan France's 35 hours). Overtime: 25% premium for hours 40-43, 50% premium beyond 43 hours.

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Saudi Arabia New Caledonia Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Saudi Arabia (USD)	New Caledonia (USD)
2013	$800/hr	—
2021	$1067/hr	—
2023	—	$6.80/hr
2024	—	$6.93/hr
2025	—	$7.04/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Saudi Arabia earns 14% less per hour in USD terms than one in New Caledonia. Standard work weeks differ: Saudi Arabia mandates 48 hours while New Caledonia mandates 39 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Saudi Arabia are $295 vs $275 in New Caledonia.

See this comparison from New Caledonia's perspective: New Caledonia vs Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Saudi Arabia vs France € 12.02 /hr

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Saudi Arabia vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Saudi Arabia vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

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Saudi Arabia vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Saudi Arabia or New Caledonia?

In Saudi Arabia, the minimum wage is ﷼23.08/hr ($6.15 USD). In New Caledonia, it is ₣991.73/hr ($7.04 USD). New Caledonia has the higher rate by 14% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Saudi Arabia may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How do work hours compare between Saudi Arabia and New Caledonia?

Saudi Arabia has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 39 hours in New Caledonia. Workers in Saudi Arabia work 48 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in New Caledonia 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.