Sweden Liechtenstein

Updated 2026-02-25

Sweden

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

kr40,000 /mo

Liechtenstein

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

CHF6,000 /mo

Avg. salary: -44% Sweden vs Liechtenstein

Neither Sweden nor Liechtenstein has a statutory minimum wage, relying instead on collective bargaining or sectoral agreements. Average salaries are lower in Sweden at $4,318/mo compared to $7,655/mo in Liechtenstein.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Sweden and Liechtenstein
Metric	Sweden	Liechtenstein	Diff
Avg. gross salary /mo	kr40,000 /mo $4,317.74	CHF6,000 /mo $7,655.01	-43.6%
Avg. net salary /mo	kr30,000 /mo $3,238.31	N/A/mo	—
Median individual income /yr	kr367,000 /yr $39,615.29	CHF84,500 /yr $107,808.11	-63.3%

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

Work Week

Sweden: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Standard workweek is 40 hours (Working Hours Act / Arbetstidslagen). Maximum overtime is 48 hours over 4 weeks or 200 hours per calendar year. Overtime compensation is determined by collective agreements, not statute. Many agreements provide overtime at 150-200% of normal pay. EU Working Time Directive limits average to 48 hrs/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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much less does the average worker earn in Sweden compared to Liechtenstein?

The average gross salary in Sweden is kr40,000/mo ($4,317.74 USD), compared to CHF6,000/mo ($7,655.01 USD) in Liechtenstein. In USD terms, workers in Sweden earn approximately 77% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Sweden and Liechtenstein 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 Sweden.

How do work hours compare between Sweden and Liechtenstein?

Both Sweden and Liechtenstein 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.