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πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Women earn significantly less: The 'gender pay gap' is largest in Bavaria

In Bavaria, women earn on average almost €5.30 less per hour than men, marking an increase in the gender pay gap compared to previous years.

Mar 20 β€’ 10:46 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Average Salary in February Below Expectations. Again, the Lowest Result in Years

The average salary increase in Poland for February has fallen short of economists' expectations, marking the lowest growth seen in five years.

Mar 19 β€’ 09:03 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

JR Tokai to Implement Base Raise of 10,500 Yen; Job Allowance for Field Employees Also Increased

JR Tokai announced a base salary increase of 10,500 yen and adjustments to job allowances for field employees, resulting in an average wage improvement of 14,200 yen starting in April.

Mar 19 β€’ 08:33 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Discussed the Calculation Formula for Minimum Wage: What Will Change Next Year?

The article discusses proposed changes to the minimum wage calculation formula in Lithuania, emphasizing the exclusion of projected average salary increases for the upcoming year.

Mar 17 β€’ 15:18 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

On March 8: Equal pay starts with data. Poland before the wage transparency test

Women in Poland earn on average 8.5% less per hour than men, and this gap widens to 15-18% when accounting for factors like education and experience, with hopes for change resting on upcoming EU pay transparency regulations.

Mar 8 β€’ 09:04 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Analysis: Female executives earn nearly 100,000 less than men

A recent wage analysis reveals a significant pay gap between male and female executives in Denmark, with female leaders earning an average of 98,000 kroner less annually than their male counterparts.

Mar 8 β€’ 08:16 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Proportion of Female Workers in Large Corporations is Only 25%... Their Pay is 71% of Males'

The proportion of female workers in South Korea's major corporations stands at 25%, and their average salary is reported to be 71% of their male counterparts.

Mar 8 β€’ 05:07 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
National & Local

Average Salary in the Czech Republic Rose to 49 Thousand Crowns, Increasing by 7.2 Percent Year-on-Year

The average salary in the Czech Republic increased by 7.2 percent to 49,215 crowns last year, according to data from the Czech Statistical Office.

Mar 6 β€’ 09:06 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

Men's Day Is Every Day: The Wage Gap Between Women and Men Continues to Widen.

In Estonia, while average gross salaries increased by 11.2% in 2025, the gender pay gap persists with women earning substantially less than men.

Mar 6 β€’ 08:55 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Spring Labor Negotiations' Wage Increase Demand at 5.94%, Down 0.15 Points from Last Year

Japan's labor union federation, Rengo, reported an average wage increase demand of 5.94% for this year's spring labor negotiations, marking a slight decrease from last year.

Mar 5 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

The wage gap between regions increased by another 29 euros

The average monthly gross wage in Lithuania's capital region experienced a 4.3% increase in the last quarter, contributing to a widening wage gap between various regions.

Mar 4 β€’ 12:53 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

9000 PLN minimum wage for this group. Increase comes into effect on July 1, 2026

The minimum wage for public health workers in Poland, including psychologists, is set to rise starting July 1, 2026, based on last year's average wage data.

Feb 27 β€’ 18:41 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

9000 PLN minimum wage for psychologists? The Ministry wants to postpone the raise deadline

The Polish Ministry of Health is considering postponing the scheduled increase in minimum wages for psychologists and other public healthcare workers, which is tied to last year's average national salary.

Feb 27 β€’ 18:41 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

In 2025, Lidl maintained its position as the salary leader in the sector: salaries will also increase this year

Lidl Lithuania plans to increase salaries for a majority of its employees by an average of 9% this year, with a budget allocation of around 8 million euros for wage increases by 2026.

Feb 27 β€’ 08:14 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

Norges Bank Survey: Everyone Expects Higher Wage Growth

A recent survey by Norges Bank shows that expectations for wage growth in Norway are higher than last year's projections, with various economic actors predicting an average growth of around 4% by 2026.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:01 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Sodra calculated who received the biggest salary increases and who must only envy

Lithuania's average salary increased by 8.2% over the past year, influenced by a rise in minimum wage and varying growth rates across different economic sectors.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:15 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Average Salary Gap Between Large and Small Enterprises Doubles

The average wage gap between large and small enterprises in Korea has doubled to 2.0 times, reversing the trend of narrowing that had been observed over the previous two years.

Feb 23 β€’ 06:02 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Toyota Workers' Union Requests an Average Wage Increase of 17,820 Yen, Smaller Companies Increasing Rates

The labor union of Toyota's parts manufacturers has submitted a demand for an average wage increase of 17,820 yen, slightly below last year's figure of 17,929 yen.

Feb 19 β€’ 23:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Yolanda DΓ­az attacks Garamendi for rejecting the minimum wage increase: 'He earns 23 times the minimum wage'

Yolanda DΓ­az criticizes CEOE President Antonio Garamendi for opposing an increase in the minimum wage, highlighting that he earns significantly more than average workers.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:14 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Public works wage standards increase by 4.5%, exceeding an average of 25,000 yen for the first time starting March

The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a 4.5% increase in wage standards for public works, surpassing an average of 25,000 yen for the first time, in response to ongoing labor shortages in the construction industry.

Feb 17 β€’ 07:41 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Youth unemployment in Britain exceeds the European average for the first time

Youth unemployment in the UK has surpassed the European average for the first time since records began in 2002, reaching 15.3% according to OECD data.

Feb 16 β€’ 02:26 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Salaries in the tourism industry at a record high. But job offers are becoming fewer

According to the 2025 Travel Salary Index report, the average salary for new positions in the UK tourism industry has reached a record high of Β£37,695 annually despite a decline in job offers.

Feb 15 β€’ 12:39 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Madrid is the community with the highest salary gap: women earn on average 8,000 euros less per year than men

A study reveals that women in Madrid earn significantly less than men, highlighting ongoing gender wage disparities.

Feb 11 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Interesting data on Polish salaries. A symbolic threshold has been crossed, and the downward trend has been interrupted

The article discusses the significant changes in Polish salary dynamics, highlighting the crossing of a symbolic threshold in average salaries and the interruption of a previous downward trend in 2025.

Feb 9 β€’ 11:05 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

HARSH STATISTICS: The purchasing power of Estonia's minimum wage has halved over the years, while the purchasing power of the average wage remains stagnant

Estonia's minimum wage purchasing power has significantly decreased, halving over the years, while the average wage purchasing power has stagnated.

Feb 8 β€’ 10:11 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba sells gasoline in dollars: 'Price exceeds more than double the minimum wage in Havana', they accuse

In the midst of a severe fuel crisis in Cuba, all gas stations in Havana have started selling gasoline exclusively in US dollars, a measure residents and drivers deem unsustainable as it far exceeds the average income of workers in the Cuban capital.

Feb 5 β€’ 23:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

The average full-time salary broke the "barrier" of 1,500 euros, a year earlier

In 2025, the average full-time salary in the private sector surpassed 1,500 euros, with an increase of 280,000 workers earning above 1,000 euros compared to 2024, indicating a significant shift towards better wages and a reduction in low-wage earners.

Feb 3 β€’ 17:09 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

The Government Will Keep the Minimum Wage Above 60% of the Average Salary by Increasing It with October's CPI, the Highest of 2025

The Spanish Ministry of Labor announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 3.1% in 2026, exceeding the previous policy of aligning it with 60% of the average salary.

Jan 7 β€’ 23:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

EFKA: Two-tier wages, average salary in large companies exceeds €1550, at €1,065 in smaller ones

The average salary in large companies in Greece has surpassed €1550, while smaller firms, which make up 95% of businesses, pay significantly lower salaries, highlighting ongoing wage disparities and gender inequalities.

Dec 31 β€’ 13:32 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ iRozhlas
National & Local

Unemployment support will change. People without work will initially receive up to 80 percent of the average wage

The article discusses changes in unemployment support, noting that unemployed individuals will start receiving up to 80% of the average wage.

Dec 30 β€’ 18:35 UTC

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