Minimum wage in Cameroon
The guaranteed minimum wage (SMIG) is set by a Prime Minister's decree. It depends on the sector.
Choose your sector to see the monthly minimum and, if you like, compare it with your pay.
How it's calculated
- Other sectors: FCFA 60,000 a month. Agriculture and related: FCFA 45,000.
- State employees under the Labour Code: FCFA 43,969 since 23 February 2024.
- The yearly minimum is the monthly amount times 12.
An example
A shop worker paid 55,000 F a month earns 5,000 F less than the minimum wage for that sector.
Frequently asked questions
Is the minimum wage the same for everyone?
No. The 2023 decree sets three amounts: one for State employees under the Labour Code, one for agriculture and one for other sectors.
Did the minimum wage change in 2024?
Only for State employees under the Labour Code, now FCFA 43,969. The other amounts are still those of the 2023 decree.
Is income tax charged on the minimum wage?
No. It is below the IRPP withholding threshold in the General Tax Code. CNPS, Housing Loan Fund and broadcasting fee deductions still apply.
Key terms
- SMIG
- Guaranteed minimum wage: the lowest monthly pay allowed in a sector.
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