In most countries, workers have the right to earn a minimum wage: the lowest amount of money a worker can receive for an hour of work. Minimum wage laws usually apply to full-time and part-time employees, but not independent contractors. Minimum wage rates vary by country. Here are a few examples of minimum monthly wages: Georgia - $8-$48 Tanzania - $17-$172 Pakistan - $150 Argentina - $264 Turkey - $372 Greece - $776 Germany - $1,466 Canada - $1,696 Switzerland - $2,391-$4,564