22/05/2026
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A Quick Look at International Student Average Part-Time Wages Around the World in 2026
While actual pay depends on city, role, experience, and employer, here are the officially aligned minimum/typical hourly wage ranges international students commonly see:
🇦🇺 Australia
• Typical student pay: AUD $25–31/hour
• National minimum wage: AUD $24.95/hour
🇨🇦 Canada
• Typical student pay: CAD $16–18/hour
• Federal minimum wage: CAD $18.15/hour (2026)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
• Typical student pay: £12–14/hour
• National Living Wage (21+): £12.71/hour from April 2026
🇩🇪 Germany
• Typical student pay: €13–16/hour
• Statutory minimum wage: ~€12.82/hour
🇮🇪 Ireland
• Typical student pay: €13–15/hour
• Ireland continues to maintain one of Europe’s stronger minimum wage structures
🇳🇿 New Zealand
• Typical student pay: NZD $23.5–26/hour
• Student wages remain competitive relative to many study destinations
Remember:
✔ Part-time income helps support living expenses — not fully fund education
✔ Career growth, education quality, post-study work opportunities, and immigration pathways matter equally when choosing a destination
