World Salary Map

How does your pay compare worldwide?

See where your annual salary falls against a global wage benchmark.
Explore average salaries by country and keep a record of your own pay.

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Global wage benchmark for a US resident earning USD 80,000 a year, shown as roughly 5th to 10th from the top on a scale of 100.
Example · United States · USD 80,000 a year

Three ways to look at pay.

Explore salaries by country

Browse average salaries in 76 countries. Sort by pay or search for a country by name.

Country salary rankings with highest and lowest sorting options and a country search field.

See what pay buys

Switch between the annual average exchange rate and a comparison adjusted for local prices.

Japan’s average annual pay in US dollars, with exchange rate and price-adjusted options.

Track your salary over time

Save your pay on your device after a raise or a job change, then see how it has changed on a chart.

Salary journal showing annual pay entries and a line chart over time.

Salary comparison questions

Where does USD 80,000 a year in the United States fall worldwide?
In the app’s example, USD 80,000 for a US resident falls roughly 5th to 10th from the top when the published wage benchmark is represented by 100 people. The estimate accounts for local prices.
Can I browse average salaries without entering my pay?
Yes. The rankings cover 76 countries using 2024 data. You can sort from highest to lowest or lowest to highest, or search by country name.
Is World Salary Map free?
Yes. The Android app is free and includes banner ads. Comparing and recording salaries does not require an account.