10 countries where you can work less and make more

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Would you move countries if it meant you could work less hours for more money?

For employees wanting to make the most out of their paychecks, software company Tipalti looked at where they get the most bang for their buck. And while money plays a role, having the time to enjoy it is important for employees’ well-being, too. Tipalti measured a country’s average annual work hours compared to the average annual salary to give each country a score out of 10. 

Average annual working hours: 1,590
Average annual salary: $82,620
Total score: 9.19/10

Average annual working hours: 1,757
Average annual salary: $64,140
Total score: 7.84/10

Paola Peralta
Associate Editor

Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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