For those who hold Italian citizenship, living outside of Italy It can be more advantageous. Many people of Italian descent seek opportunities in countries with a better quality of life, an active job market, quality education, and, above all, higher salaries.
With an Italian passport, it's possible to live and work legally in any country within the European Union, and also take advantage of facilitation agreements in nations like Australia and Canada. Below, we list the ten most attractive countries and their respective minimum wages in 2025.
Countries with the best minimum wages for those with Italian citizenship (2025)
1. Australia
Minimum wage: AUD 4.108 per month (approximately €2.650)
Most common job openings: Construction, nursing, cleaning services, hospitality, and technology.
With a high quality of life, the country facilitates visas for qualified European citizens.
2. Ireland
Minimum wage: €2.444 a month
Most common job openings: Customer service, technology, finance, pharmaceuticals, and tourism.
Home to major technology companies, the country stands out for its job opportunities in multinational corporations.
3. Países Baixos
Minimum wage: €2.410 a month
Most common job openings: Logistics, modern agriculture, IT, administrative services and engineering.
English is widely accepted in the workplace, which facilitates integration for those who do not speak Dutch.
4. Sweden
Minimum wage: There is no fixed national value. The average union dues are around €2.300.
Most common job openings: Engineering, health, technology, sustainability and design
Collective bargaining guarantees high wages. English is sufficient to start working.
5. In Canada
Minimum wage: CAD 2.300 to 2.900 per month (approximately €2.300)
Most common job openings: Health, transportation, technology, construction, logistics, and social services.
The federal government and the provinces maintain specific programs to attract foreign professionals.
6. Germany
Minimum wage: €2.222 a month
Most common job openings: Engineering, information technology, nursing, logistics, and civil construction.
Germany has a high demand for skilled labor and integration policies for citizens of the European Union.
7. Belgium
Minimum wage: €2.120 a month
Most common job openings: European Union bodies, engineering, technology and transport
It is one of the countries with the best public service infrastructure and job security.
8. France
Minimum wage: €1.820 a month
Most common job openings: Gastronomy, hospitality, transportation, fashion, construction, and education.
European citizens have direct access to the healthcare system and public universities free of charge.
9. Spain
Minimum wage: €1.323 a month
Most common job openings: Tourism, agriculture, construction, gastronomy, and call centers.
With its pleasant climate and accessible language, it is a favorite destination for Italians and Brazilians with European passports.
10. Portugal
Minimum wage: €870 a month
Most common job openings: Hospitality, restaurants, construction, commerce, and elderly care.
It is the most welcoming country for Brazilians with dual citizenship, despite having the lowest salaries in the eurozone.
And Italy?
Despite being the birthplace of citizenship, Italy has not been the preferred destination for Italian descendants who obtain a European passport. Among the reasons is... absence of a national minimum wage fixed by law.
Salaries are determined by collective agreements, which leads to variations and uncertainty.
A low-skilled worker earns between €1.100 to €1.590 gross/month. A worker with average qualifications receives approximately €1.400 to €1.850.
The country also faces challenges such as a high unemployment rate among young people, excessive bureaucracy due to the high cost of living and the opening of businesses in major cities such as Rome and Milan.
According to data from Istat According to the Italian National Institute of Statistics, more than 191.000 Italians left the country in 2024 in search of better opportunities abroad.
