United States Average Monthly Earnings
Average gross monthly earnings of employees, adjusted using purchasing power parity for cross-country comparison.
This page uses the latest available ILOSTAT observation (2025). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.
Historical Trend
Overview
United States's Average Monthly Earnings was 6.3K international $ in 2025, ranking #1 out of 16 countries.
Between 1990 and 2025, United States's Average Monthly Earnings changed from 1.5K to 6.3K (319.5%).
Over the past decade, Average Monthly Earnings in United States changed by 68.2%, from 3.7K international $ in 2015 to 6.3K international $ in 2025.
Where is United States?
United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- Coordinates
- 38.00°, -97.00°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.5K international $ |
| 1991 | 1.5K international $ |
| 1992 | 1.6K international $ |
| 1993 | 1.6K international $ |
| 1994 | 2.1K international $ |
| 1995 | 2.1K international $ |
| 1996 | 2.2K international $ |
| 1997 | 2.3K international $ |
| 1998 | 2.4K international $ |
| 1999 | 2.5K international $ |
| 2000 | 2.6K international $ |
| 2001 | 2.7K international $ |
| 2002 | 2.8K international $ |
| 2003 | 2.9K international $ |
| 2004 | 2.9K international $ |
| 2005 | 3K international $ |
| 2006 | 3.1K international $ |
| 2007 | 3.2K international $ |
| 2008 | 3.3K international $ |
| 2009 | 3.4K international $ |
| 2010 | 3.4K international $ |
| 2011 | 3.4K international $ |
| 2012 | 3.5K international $ |
| 2013 | 3.6K international $ |
| 2014 | 3.6K international $ |
| 2015 | 3.7K international $ |
| 2016 | 3.8K international $ |
| 2017 | 4K international $ |
| 2018 | 4.1K international $ |
| 2019 | 4.2K international $ |
| 2020 | 4.5K international $ |
| 2021 | 4.6K international $ |
| 2022 | 4.8K international $ |
| 2023 | 5.3K international $ |
| 2024 | 6K international $ |
| 2025 | 6.3K international $ |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, United States has the highest Average Monthly Earnings at 6.3K international $, while Pakistan has the lowest at 407.26 international $.
United States holds the top position, followed by Canada (4.7K international $).
World ranking
Average Monthly Earnings ranking for 2025 based on ILOSTAT data, covering 16 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 6.3K international $ |
| 2 | Canada | 4.7K international $ |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 4.1K international $ |
| 4 | Portugal | 2.1K international $ |
| 5 | Costa Rica | 1.8K international $ |
| 6 | Brazil | 1.3K international $ |
| 7 | Dominican Republic | 1.3K international $ |
| 8 | Ecuador | 1.2K international $ |
| 9 | Paraguay | 1.2K international $ |
| 10 | Colombia | 1.1K international $ |
| 12 | Peru | 1K international $ |
| 13 | Moldova | 992.71 international $ |
| 14 | Mexico | 908.55 international $ |
| 15 | Honduras | 891.5 international $ |
| 16 | Pakistan | 407.26 international $ |
About this data
- Source
- ILOSTAT
EAR_EMTA_SEX_CUR_NB_A:SEX_T:CUR_TYPE_PPP - Definition
- Average gross monthly earnings of employees, adjusted using purchasing power parity for cross-country comparison.
- Coverage
- Data for 16 countries (2025)
- Limitations
- Coverage varies by country and reporting period.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's Average Monthly Earnings was 6.3K international $ in 2025, ranking #1 out of 16 countries.
Between 1990 and 2025, United States's Average Monthly Earnings changed from 1.5K to 6.3K (319.5%).
Average Monthly Earnings figures for United States are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.