Venezuela Italy

Updated 2026-05-04

Venezuela

Minimum Wage

Bs.D0.68 /hr

$0.02 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

Bs.D500 /mo

Italy

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

€2,600 /mo

Avg. salary: -100% Venezuela vs Italy

Unlike Italy, which has no statutory minimum wage, Venezuela mandates a wage floor of $0/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $14/mo in Venezuela versus $3,028/mo in Italy, a 221.0:1 ratio.

Venezuela's unemployment rate is 5.3% compared to Italy's 6.4%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Venezuela and Italy
Metric	Venezuela	Italy	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	Bs.D0.68 $0.02	None	—
Minimum wage /day	Bs.D5.42 $0.15	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	Bs.D130 $3.56	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	Bs.D500 /mo $13.70	€2,600 /mo $3,027.83	-99.5%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	€1,850 /mo $2,154.42	—
Median individual income /yr	N/A/yr	€22,500 /yr $26,202.40	—

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

Work Week

Venezuela: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 44 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Organic Labour Law (LOTTT) of 2012 sets the standard workweek at 40 hours (8 hours/day, 5 days). Certain sectors may work up to 44 hours/week. Overtime is limited to 100 hours/year and paid at a premium of at least 50%. Night work (7pm–5am) carries a 30% premium. Workers are entitled to 2 years advance notice before termination — the LOTTT provides extremely strong job security provisions. Saturday is often worked in practice in commerce/industry.
Italy: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Standard workweek is 40 hours (Legislative Decree 66/2003). Maximum average weekly hours including overtime is 48 hours over a 4-month reference period, per EU Working Time Directive. Overtime compensation is regulated by collective agreements, typically 15-30% surcharge depending on hours and sector.

See this comparison from Italy's perspective: Italy vs Venezuela

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Venezuela or Italy?

In Venezuela, the minimum wage is Bs.D0.68/hr ($0.02 USD). In Italy, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much less does the average worker earn in Venezuela compared to Italy?

The average gross salary in Venezuela is Bs.D500/mo ($13.70 USD), compared to €2,600/mo ($3,027.83 USD) in Italy. In USD terms, workers in Venezuela earn approximately 22003% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Venezuela and Italy is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Italy earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Venezuela.

How do work hours compare between Venezuela and Italy?

Both Venezuela and Italy 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.