Pay and working conditions in European countries

Thinking about working in another European country? For each of 32 countries – all 27 EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom – you will find the key labour market figures, where the jobs are, how to apply, pay and working conditions, student jobs and what to do in your first weeks. General advice on job search, your CV and your rights: How to find a job abroad – 10 practical guides »

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Liechtenstein

Working time: under the Labour Act (Arbeitsgesetz) the maximum is 45 hours a week in industry and for office staff, and 48 hours for other employees. Young people aged 15–18 may work up to 40 hours.
Breaks: at least 15 minutes after more than 5½ hours of work, 30 minutes after more than 7 hours and 1 hour after more than 9 hours.
Rest: at least 11 hours in a row every day.
Overtime beyond the legal maximum is paid with a supplement of at least 25%. Including overtime, your working week may not exceed 48 hours on average over four months.
Health insurance: your employer pays half of your compulsory health and sickness benefit insurance contributions.
Pay: check the collective agreement (Gesamtarbeitsvertrag, GAV) for your sector and your contract before you sign.

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Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.

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