About Us

The WageIndicator Foundation is a global and independent non-profit organisation. We currently operate in over 200 countries and territories (including overseas- and non-recognised). Our mission is to improve labour market transparency worldwide and to equip workers, employers, researchers and policy makers with data for equitable decision making to improve working conditions globally.

Who we are

We are dedicated, transparent, driven, precise and on a mission. We are the WageIndicator Foundation; a global and independent non-profit organisation. Our aim is to share data so you can make better decisions. Since 1999, we have been collecting and providing clear information about minimum wages, living wages, jobs and salaries, labour laws, collective agreements and working conditions. We take pride in sharing information that is accurate and complete, easy to understand and accessible to everyone. Whoever you are and wherever you live, we aim to give you information in your own language and relevant to your context.

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Our Databases

We operate all over the world, and collect data on a national and local scale. Our data is updated monthly, quarterly or yearly to reflect the latest legal and economic developments. We house some of the world’s largest databases on the following topics.
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Minimum Wages
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Salaries and Wages
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Living Wages, Living Income, Living Tariff
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Labour Law
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Collective Agreements
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Learn more about WageIndicator Foundation, how we started, and how we work today. Get to know the organisation behind our global labour market databases and information.
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Our data-users and partners
Many families, individuals, trade unions, employers, NGOs and companies (from SMEs to the largest multinationals) from all over the world rely heavily on our data. We collaborate with different groups to make our data meaningful in practice:
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Our History
Once upon a time our wonderful organisation was founded by two women: journalist Paulien Osse and Prof. Kea Tijdens. The journey started in 1999 with an urgent mission: make salary information accessible for all people on the basis of their experience, education and potential.

Our Data and Services

Are you looking into Living Wage and/or Living Income estimates for your organisation's employees or the workers in your supply chain? WageIndicator Foundation offers one of the largest Living Wage databases across the globe.

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