10 Countries with biggest salaries

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Have you ever wondered which countries employees receive the highest salaries? Have you ever thought ‘bout such thing, that you don’t receive as much as you need to?

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10. France

The French economy is the seventh largest in the world. To explain why the French workers receive less, than Americans, economist Paul Krugman said: “The French workers work just as productive as their US counterparts. But this part of the economically active population in France is much lower, and the working day – in shorter”. By the way, the law about 35-hour workweek was accepted in 1999. On average, the French after paying all taxes receive only 28,799 dollars a year, which is only 49.4% of real wages. It’s the second largest total tax among all OECD countries.

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9. Sweden

According to World Bank report, this great Scandinavian kingdom is the 6th country in the world in terms of GDP per capita. In Sweden, there was a mixed type of economy, export-oriented. Timber, hydropower and iron ore together with an active trade in foreign markets formed the core of the economy. Swedish engineering exports about 50% of production. This country has socialist democracy (in this list there will be a few) supports the Scandinavian welfare model, which guarantees citizens of Sweden complete care about their health and the opportunity for higher education. In turn, people have to give 42.4% of their income, but on average, they still get 29,185 dollars a year.

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8. Canada

Canada – a country that like US, but not quite trust in it. Canada is a really rich country. A neighbor of the USA is the third largest exporter of oil after Saudi Arabia and Venezuela (which begs the question why so many US imports of oil from Saudi Arabia). The country also has a lot of zinc, uranium, gold, nickel, aluminum, and the Canadian Prairies are one of the world’s largest producers of wheat, canola and other crops. The average net profit of Canada is 29 dollars per 365, and the payment of taxes is 31% of income. This money is spent on health and education. Working week in Canada consists of 36 hours.

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7. Austria

You suprised that this Central European country with a charming countryside and a rich history is the 12th in the world per capita GDP? In fact, in Austria a highly developed production. In addition, an important part of the national economy is the international tourism, which accounts for almost 9% of the Austrian GDP. People after tax receive an average of 31 173 dollars, which is a good thing, considering the fact that 49.4% of the proceeds go to the payment of taxes and social contributions. It is understood that this amount covers health care and higher education.

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6. Germany

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Although Germany hasn’t win the first place in rankings, she won many individual nominations. For example, in Germany – the largest and strongest economy in Europe! However, taxes and there is also the highest – 49.8%. Almost half! Can you believe it? At the same time, Germany has created the first universal health care system in the world, so that people here get free health care and education at all levels. We should also mention that the annual net profit of the German worker is 31,252 dollars.

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5. Australia

Another country with the socialist democracy. Australian economy – one of the strongest in the world. It’s a powerful exporter of food, petroleum, minerals, while imports are only a few products. In the ranking of the average level of income in 2013, Australia was ranked second in the world after Switzerland. The average net income is 31,588 dollars a year, and on taxes goes 27.7% of revenues, which indicates a high level of health and education. Australians are working 36 hours a week.

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4. Switzerland

Switzerland ranks high on several indicators, including the transparency of government, social rights, quality of life, economic competitiveness and human development. It’s quite natural that this country stays on the third place in ranking of life satisfaction. Swiss manufacturing sector – the most active and powerful in Europe. It produces medical supplies and medicines, chemicals, precision measuring instruments and musical instruments. Annual net income in Switzerland is 33 491 USD, and the local employees work 35 hours per week.

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3. Norway

Norway – one of the richest by natural resources (hydropower, fish, minerals) countries. Like Sweden, Norway provides a universal health care system and higher education, but of course, you must pay for it. Norwegians give a little more than 37% of their income. In the end, they get 33,492 dollars a year. But their taxes return to them in their free time: an average of Norwegians work only 33.4 hours per week.

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2. Luxembourg

If the Bank Of America, Citibank, and Chase would be the countries, they would be like Luxembourg. Luxembourg – the financial center of Europe. Once country exported to Europe only steel, but today its export market includes chemistry, rubber, industrial equipment, and of course, financial services. Average income after taxes – 38 951 dollars a year, and on taxes goes 37.7% of salary. Thanks to this, Luxembourg residents receive full social protection.

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1. United States

The good news for Americans! They can enjoy the highest level of net income. Of course, United States – the most powerful country in the world. It’s very rich in natural resources, the US – the largest importer of goods in the world and the second largest exporter. Americans get 41,355 dollars annually after paying 31.6% of taxes. However, many people do not get health insurance in the United States. By the way, the US is the first place in health care costs, but the last to meet the health needs of the residents. Also the country doesn’t pay maternity benefits. However, this doesn’t prevent the United States to take the top spot in the rankings!

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