Minimum wage: The government-mandated minimum wage in the public sector is approximately EGP 2000 (USD 123) a month. The minimum-wage law is also observed in the private sector.
Social contributions:
Social security contributions paid by employers:
- 26% on basic salary for maximum 1120 L.E.
- 24% on variable salary for maximum 2110 L.E.
Social security contributions paid by employees:
- 14% on basic salary for maximum 1120 L.E.
- 11% on variable salary for maximum 2110 L.E.
Labour Rate(s) Overview |
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Cost (Local Currency & USD - $) |
Rate as of: |
Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour) |
75 L.E / 4.6 $ |
Oct 19 |
Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour) |
100 L.E/ 6.1$ |
Oct 19 |
Skilled Worker |
121.3L. E/7.4$ |
Oct 19 |
For more information about Labours, Rules & Regulations please check:
http://www.cc.gov.eg/Images/L/392904.pdf
https://tradingeconomics.com/egypt/minimum-wages