The table shows annual salaries in five different countries, comparing starting ones with those after 15 years, as well as provides data on maximum salaries and years taken to reach them.
Overall, maximum salary in Luxembourg is the highest among all countries, while the lowest figure is observed in Australia. In Korea, it takes the longest time to reach the top salary, in contrast to Denmark, where this period is shorter almost 4 times shorter.
Australia and Denmark have the lowest maximum salaries which in both countries reach their peak after 15 years of work. Likewise, both countries have the shortest period of time to achieve them, taking 8 and 9 years, respectively. In Australia, starting salary accounts for $34,600 and increases to $48,000 after 15 years, while in Denmark it rises from $47,000 to $54,000.
Comparing Luxembourg, Korea and Japan, their maximum figures differ from salaries after 15 years of work. Luxembourg is a leader among all countries with the top salary amounting to $139,000. Although maximum salary in Korea ranks second and totals $84,500, it takes 37 years to reach it, making up the longest period. In Japan starting salary is the lowest and constitutes $28,000, but after 15 years it surpasses the figure in Australia.