Global Remote-Hiring Salary Benchmark 2026
National earnings (ILOSTAT, OECD), software engineer medians and World Bank context for 40 countries, for employers setting cross-border pay bands.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Methodology
What's included
- 7-page PDF with country charts and tables
- CSV with 17 columns per country (local and USD)
- Unemployment, inflation and FX context per country
- Cover page, methodology and full source list
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| Country | Median / month | USD | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | EUR 3,999 | US$4,465 | 2025 |
| Spain | EUR 2,649 | US$2,958 | 2025 |
| Italy | EUR 3,123 | US$3,487 | 2025 |
| Sweden | EUR 3,886 | US$4,339 | 2025 |
| Norway | EUR 5,217 | US$5,825 | 2025 |
| Denmark | EUR 5,733 | US$6,402 | 2025 |
USD values use the exchange rates on the data date and are indicative.
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Sources: BLS OEWS, SalaryByRole (CC BY 4.0), ILOSTAT, OECD, World Bank Open Data, ExchangeRate-API. See all reports.