List of American countries by monthly average wage
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This is the map and list of American countries by monthly net (after taxes) average wage. The chart below reflects the average (mean) wage as reported by various data providers. The salary distribution is right-skewed, therefore more than 50% of people earn less than the average net salary. These figures have been shrunk after the application of the income tax. In certain countries, actual incomes may exceed those listed in the table due to the existence of grey economies. In some countries, social security, contributions for pensions, public schools, and health are included in these taxes.
Map
The countries and territories have a net average monthly salary of:
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{{Image label small|x=0.67|y=0.96|scale=700|text=Argentina}}
{{Image label small|x=0.59|y=0.52|scale=700|text=Bahamas}}
{{Image label small|x=0.51|y=0.60|scale=700|text=Belize}}
{{Image label small|x=0.69|y=0.84|scale=700|text=Bolivia}}
{{Image label small|x=0.80|y=0.80|scale=700|text=Brazil}}
{{Image label small|x=0.42|y=0.28|scale=700|text=Canada}}
{{Image label small|x=0.62|y=0.96|scale=700|text=Chile}}
{{Image label small|x=0.62|y=0.69|scale=700|text=Colombia}}
{{Image label small|x=0.52|y=0.66|scale=700|text=Costa Rica}}
{{Image label small|x=0.64|y=0.59|scale=700|text=Dominican Republic}}
{{Image label small|x=0.59|y=0.72|scale=700|text=Ecuador}}
{{Image label small|x=0.61|y=0.15|scale=700|text=Greenland}}
{{Image label small|x=0.48|y=0.62|scale=700|text=Guatemala}}
{{Image label small|x=0.72|y=0.66|scale=700|text=Guyana}}
{{Image label small|x=0.58|y=0.60|scale=700|text=Jamaica}}
{{Image label small|x=0.41|y=0.55|scale=700|text=Mexico}}
{{Image label small|x=0.57|y=0.67|scale=700|text=Panama}}
{{Image label small|x=0.73|y=0.89|scale=700|text=Paraguay}}
{{Image label small|x=0.60|y=0.80|scale=700|text=Peru}}
{{Image label small|x=0.67|y=0.56|scale=700|text=Puerto Rico}}
{{Image label small|x=0.76|y=0.68|scale=700|text=Suriname}}
{{Image label small|x=0.43|y=0.43|scale=700|text=United States}}
{{Image label small|x=0.73|y=0.94|scale=700|text=Uruguay}}
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| {{legend|#D1A5C2|Purple}} | above $3,000 |
| {{legend|#45B8DB|Blue}} | $1,000 to $2,999 |
| {{legend|#50C878|Green}} | $500 to $999 |
| {{legend|#FFD700|Yellow}} | below $500 |
Northern America
Latin America
See also
References
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