Switzerland has secured the top spot as the highest-paying country in the world for 2025, followed by Luxembourg and the United States, according to a CEO World magazine report on average monthly net income.
Kuwait ranked 36th globally with an average net monthly salary of $1,961, placing it fourth in the Gulf after the UAE ($3,770), Qatar ($3,275), and Saudi Arabia ($1,995).
The report, based on after-tax monthly salaries, showed Switzerland leading with $8,218, followed by Luxembourg at $6,740 and the U.S. at $6,562.
The top ten also included Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Singapore.
The findings come amid growing warnings of a potential global recession, driven by persistent inflation, pandemic-related supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions such as the Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East instability.
High-paying sectors include finance, insurance, electricity, mining, information technology, retail, and education, while administrative support, hospitality, and construction remain at the lower end of the pay scale.
The magazine stressed that inflation must be considered when evaluating salaries, as it can erode real purchasing power.
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