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One way to gauge the economic condition of a country is to take a look at the average salaries of workers. The higher the salaries, the better the living conditions.
Let's take a look at some countries that pay highest average salaries.
Source: therichest.org
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The United States
Annual gross income: $54,450
Compulsory deductions: 22.8 per cent
Post-deduction salary: $42,050 per year
Global rank: 1
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Ireland
Annual gross income: $50,764
Compulsory deductions: 18.9 per cent
Post-deduction salary: $41,170 per year
Global rank: 2
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Luxembourg
Annual gross income: $52,847
Compulsory deductions: 28.1 per cent
Post-deduction salary: $37,997 per year
Global rank: 3
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Switzerland
Annual gross income: $50,242
Compulsory deductions: 29.4 per cent
Post-deduction salary: $35,471 per year
Global rank: 4
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Australia
Annual gross income: $44.983
Compulsory deductions: 22.3 per cent
Post-deduction salary: $34,952 per year
Global rank: 5
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The United Kingdom
Annual gross income: $44,743
Compulsory deductions: 25.1 per cent
Post-deduction salary: $33,513 per year
Global rank: 6
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Canada
Annual gross income: $42,253
Compulsory deductions: 22.7 per cent
Post-deduction salary: $32,662 per year
Global rank: 7
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Norway
Annual gross income: $43,990
Compulsory deductions: 29.3 per cent
Post-deduction salary: $31,101 per year
Global rank: 8
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South Korea
Annual gross income: $35,406
Compulsory deductions: 12.3 per cent
Post-deduction salary: $31,051 per year
Global rank: 9
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The Netherlands
Annual gross income: $47,056
Compulsory deductions: 37.8 per cent
Post-deduction salary: $29,269 per year
Global rank: 10