July 14, 2010
Mean hourly compensation costs in selected countries, 1975 and 2007
| Country | 1975 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
Sweden |
$7.12 | $36.03 |
Germany |
$5.28 | $33.26 |
United Kingdom |
$3.21 | $30.18 |
Canada |
$6.40 | $29.08 |
France |
$4.76 | $28.57 |
Italy |
$4.70 | $28.23 |
United States |
$6.24 | $25.27 |
Japan |
$2.95 | $19.75 |
South Korea |
$0.31 | $16.02 |
Taiwan |
$0.39 | $6.58 |
Mexico |
$1.43 | $2.92 |
These data featured in the TED article, Mean hourly compensation costs in selected countries, 1975 and 2007.
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