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Approximately $5,174

The average monthly salary in the United States is approximately $5,174 in 2025, reflecting strong wage growth and outpacing inflation. This figure represents the typical earnings for a full-time American worker, which is about $62,000 annually before taxes. The average salary has consistently increased over the years, with significant growth observed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Euronews takes a closer look at how average full-time adjusted salaries vary across Europe, both in nominal terms and in purchasing power standards.

Average salaries differ widely across Europe. The cost of living does too. So, which countries offer the highest pay? And how do salaries compare when adjusted for purchasing power standards?

There are various definitions of salary, wages, and earnings, each reflecting different aspects. The average full-time adjusted salary per employee is particularly useful.

Eurostat’s calculation is based on the average gross annual salary for a full-time job. Euronews converted these figures into monthly salaries by simply dividing by 12.

In 2023, the average full-time adjusted monthly salary per employee ranged from €1,125 in Bulgaria to €6,755 in Luxembourg. The EU average was €3,155.