A charming European country pays expats the most - and you can fly there for just £20

Expats in Luxembourg are likely to earn the most, according to research by William Russell, with an average annual salary of $91,470 (around £67,600).

Other European countries were also mentioned in the list, including the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium and Austria.

Top 10 countries with the highest salaries

1. Luxembourg ($91,470)
2. United States ($83,660)
3. Qatar ($76,720)
4. Netherlands ($62,840)
5. Australia ($62,550)
6. Sweden ($58,820)
7. Germany ($54,960)
8. Belgium ($54,840)
9. Austria ($54,160)
10. Canada ($53,340)

Commenting on the findings, the research experts said: "Luxembourg has the highest average salary globally, at over $91,000. The country also has a large expat population share, totalling 51.2 per cent overall. Flights to Luxembourg are also one of the cheapest, averaging £20 for a one-way flight."

The charming part of Europe was followed by the United States, which has an average salary of $83,660 (around £61,800).

The experts added: "The United States follows in second, averaging to $83,660 annual salary. The US also has the second-highest number of job listings per 100,000 people, totalling 1,194 listings. English proficiency is one of the highest in the world, at 1,000."

With the British average salary sitting around £39,000, all of the options provide a huge jump in earning potential in the UK.

The research also found the easiest places to move to, with the top three all being based in Europe. Factors such as visa requirements, affordability, employment conditions and the ease of integration were considered to compile the list.

The research also considered where the best expat communities and where English is spoken well. Germany was named the top place to move based on these factors.

It was followed by Luxembourg and the Netherlands, with all three ranking well for salary and ease of moving.