5 Countries with the Highest Minimum Wage in the World

4. New Zealand

Minimum Hourly Wage: $13.90

In April 2023, New Zealand saw an increase in its national minimum wage by $0.92, with the minimum hourly wage reaching from $12.9 to $13.9 for an adult employee working 40 hours a week. However, the salary differs for either starting or being trained. New Zealand is also considered one of the hardest-working countries in the world, owing to its strong work ethic and punctuality.  They also tend to have fewer organizational layers at their workplaces.