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Top 10 African countries where workers earn the best salaries

Business Insider Africa has compiled a list of African countries where workers earn the highest average monthly salaries.

Top 10 African countries where workers earn the best salaries
  • Statista and Salary Explorer have compiled a list of the top 10 African countries where workers earn the highest average monthly salaries.
  • Morocco and South Africa top the list with average monthly salaries of $2,031 and $2,026 respectively.
  • Average salaries are different from minimum wage and are intended to serve as indicators, not comprehensive measures of a country's economic well-being.
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This list was generated using data from Statista and Salary Explorer. It is important to note that the average salaries listed differ from the minimum wage and are mainly intended to serve as indicators.

According to Salary Explorer, average salaries are calculated using feedback from respondents. Researchers add salary samples together, divide them by the number of respondents, and arrive at the average monthly salary. While the average salary is generally a good indicator, it does not tell the whole story.

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The minimum wage, on the other hand, is the lowest wage a worker can earn in a given country, as stipulated by the law. Employers are not allowed to pay employees less than the minimum wage. The list below highlights the top 10 African countries with the highest average monthly salaries.

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It is important to note that while these countries have high average monthly salaries, they still face income inequality and poverty challenges. The average salary is merely an indicator and should not be considered a comprehensive measure of a country's economic well-being.

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