Togo North Korea

Updated 2026-02-25

Togo

Minimum Wage

CFA302.88 /hr

$0.54 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

CFA100,000 /mo

North Korea

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

₩100,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +62% Togo vs North Korea

Unlike North Korea, which has no statutory minimum wage, Togo mandates a wage floor of $1/hr. Average salaries are higher in Togo at $180/mo compared to $111/mo in North Korea.

Togo's unemployment rate is 2.0% compared to North Korea's 3.5%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Togo and North Korea
Metric	Togo	North Korea	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	CFA302.88 $0.54	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	CFA52,500 $94.25	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	CFA630,000 $1,131.06	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	CFA100,000 /mo $179.53	₩100,000 /mo $111.11	+61.6%
Avg. net salary /mo	CFA85,000 /mo $152.60	₩90,000 /mo $100	+52.6%
Median individual income /yr	CFA400,000 /yr $718.13	N/A/yr	—

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

Work Week

Togo: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.2x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours for non-agricultural sectors. Agricultural work year capped at 2,400 hours. Overtime between 41-48 hours paid at 120% of normal rate; hours exceeding 48 paid at 140%. Governed by the Labour Code (Code du Travail).
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: Togo mandates 40 hours while North Korea mandates 48 hours.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Togo or North Korea?

In Togo, the minimum wage is CFA302.88/hr ($0.54 USD). In North Korea, it is no statutory minimum wage.

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

The average gross salary in Togo is CFA100,000/mo ($179.53 USD), compared to ₩100,000/mo ($111.11 USD) in North Korea. In USD terms, workers in Togo earn approximately 62% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Togo and North Korea is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Togo earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in North Korea.

How do work hours compare between Togo and North Korea?

North Korea has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Togo. Workers in Togo work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Togo 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.