The OECD Average Wage is the mean gross annual wage for full-time employees in each member country, calculated annually and published in the OECD Tax Database. It is used to define thresholds for social security contribution ceilings and to benchmark whether a salary is above or below the national average.

In 2025, OECD average wages ranged from approximately €14,000 in Mexico to €72,000 in Iceland. EU members cluster between €28,000 (Poland) and €58,000 (Luxembourg).

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