9 countries where minimum wage is higher than the US

Minimum wage seems to be one of those financial topics that is always being debated, questioned and condemned.

With 2016 being an election year, minimum wage is at the forefront of conversation, especially in regards to where America stacks up in comparison to the rest of the developed world.

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At $7.25 per hour before taxes (with the state of California recently embracing a $15 per hour rate), the United States is in decent standing when it comes to compensating its workers.

Surprisingly, other countries who aren't necessarily as well known for their industries and company-centered culture offer much higher compensation at a minimum level.

Here's where the US stacks up against nine other developed nations in terms of minimum wage:

Though there's no international standard for what minimum wage must be, some countries are certainly more generous than others.

Now, check out these 6 countries where tuition is completely (or essentially) free for Americans:

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