Country leaderboard
Highest paying countries for tech salaries
Ranked by average mid-level gross USD across all roles in our static 2026 catalog. Nominal pay and buying-power columns help separate high salaries from high living costs.
Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.
| # | Country | Region | Avg mid USD gross | Avg buying power | Top role (nominal) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | Europe | $122,969 | $96,070 | Physician ($298,638) | View → |
| 2 | Norway | Europe | $100,123 | $95,355 | Physician ($244,976) | View → |
| 3 | Singapore | Asia | $97,612 | $95,698 | Physician ($237,977) | View → |
| 4 | United States | North America | $95,871 | $95,871 | Physician ($233,310) | View → |
| 5 | Denmark | Europe | $93,410 | $95,316 | Physician ($228,644) | View → |
| 6 | Israel | Middle East | $92,886 | $95,759 | Physician ($226,311) | View → |
| 7 | United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $90,405 | $95,163 | Physician ($221,645) | View → |
| 8 | United Kingdom | Europe | $90,150 | $94,895 | Physician ($221,644) | View → |
| 9 | Australia | Oceania | $89,579 | $95,297 | Physician ($219,311) | View → |
| 10 | Ireland | Europe | $88,935 | $95,629 | Physician ($216,979) | View → |
| 11 | Canada | North America | $87,823 | $95,460 | Physician ($214,645) | View → |
| 12 | Sweden | Europe | $85,690 | $94,165 | Physician ($212,312) | View → |
| 13 | Hong Kong | Asia | $85,572 | $95,080 | Physician ($209,979) | View → |
| 14 | Netherlands | Europe | $85,390 | $94,878 | Physician ($209,980) | View → |
| 15 | Japan | Asia | $84,583 | $95,037 | Physician ($207,646) | View → |
| 16 | Belgium | Europe | $84,541 | $96,070 | Physician ($205,313) | View → |
| 17 | Finland | Europe | $83,849 | $95,283 | Physician ($205,313) | View → |
| 18 | Germany | Europe | $83,667 | $95,076 | Physician ($205,313) | View → |
| 19 | New Zealand | Oceania | $83,494 | $94,879 | Physician ($205,313) | View → |
| 20 | France | Europe | $81,948 | $95,288 | Physician ($200,647) | View → |
By buying power
Same countries re-sorted on CoL-adjusted average—nominal leaders may drop when living costs are high.
- 1. Switzerland — $96,070 US-equivalent avg
- 2. Belgium — $96,070 US-equivalent avg
- 3. United States — $95,871 US-equivalent avg
- 4. Israel — $95,759 US-equivalent avg
- 5. Singapore — $95,698 US-equivalent avg
- 6. Ireland — $95,629 US-equivalent avg
- 7. Canada — $95,460 US-equivalent avg
- 8. Norway — $95,355 US-equivalent avg
- 9. Denmark — $95,316 US-equivalent avg
- 10. Australia — $95,297 US-equivalent avg