Key Facts: Angola Wages
- Country
- Angola (AGO)
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
- Minimum Wage
- Kz167.60 /hr ($0.18 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- Kz150,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- Kz1,800,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- Kz432,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 44 hours
- Data Source
- Angolan Ministry of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security (MAPTSS) / ILO
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Angola — Average Salary & Wages
Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Angola is
Kz1,800,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than Kz432,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Angola is Kz167.60/hr ($0.18 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is Kz150,000 ($162.16 USD). The median monthly income is Kz36,000 ($38.92 USD).
Estimates. Angola has significant inequality (Gini ~51). Median figures are substantially below mean due to concentration of income in Luanda's oil-linked formal sector.
Estimated average monthly earnings for formal sector employees in Angola. Luanda formal sector wages are significantly higher than the national average. The petroleum sector and related services pay multiples of the national minimum. Government employees receive structured salaries. Outside Luanda, formal employment is limited.
• SECTOR RATES
General (all sectors)
Kz32,181 /mo
Since 2024-03-07
Presidential Decree No. 55/24
Agriculture sector
Kz22,500 /mo
Since 2024-03-07
Lower rate for agricultural workers
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2020, the minimum wage has grown +170% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Angola, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $0.63/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Angola earns Kz29,050/mo. That is 19% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- Kz29,050 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 19% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $31.41/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +170% since 2020
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- Kz167.60
- Daily
- Kz1,342Monthly rate divided by 24 working days (6 days/week)
- Monthly
- Kz32,181
- Annual
- Kz386,17212 monthly payments
Angola sets a tiered minimum wage structure by sector. The general (geral) rate of AOA 32,181 is the national floor applicable to all sectors. Specific sectors have higher minimums: petroleum sector (~AOA 240,000+), commerce sector (~AOA 45,000), agriculture sector (~AOA 22,500 — the lowest tier). All figures shown are for the general (non-agricultural) category. Workers are also entitled to an annual bonus (13th salary equivalent) under Angolan law. The minimum wage is reviewed when inflation warrants, typically once per year.
Work Week
- Standard
- 44 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 54 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
General Labour Law (Lei Geral do Trabalho) sets standard hours at 44/week (8 hrs/day over 5.5 days). Maximum total (including overtime) is 54 hours/week. Overtime hours 1–2 are compensated at 150%; hours beyond 2 at 175%; Sunday/holiday at 200%. Night work (9pm–6am) carries a 25% premium. Workers receive a mandatory 13th-month salary bonus annually.
How Angola Compares
| Metric | Angola | Africa Avg. | Africa Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $0.18/hr | $0.91/hr | $6.06/hr (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $162.16/mo | $381.53/mo | $1,625/mo (Mauritania) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Ghana | $0.18 |
| Kyrgyzstan | $0.20 |
| Uganda | $0.21 |
| Malawi | $0.14 |
| Nigeria | $0.26 |
| Angola | $0.18 |
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What is the minimum wage in Angola?
The minimum wage in Angola is Kz167.60/hr (approximately $0.18 USD), effective since 2024-03-07. Angola sets a tiered minimum wage structure by sector. The general (geral) rate of AOA 32,181 is the national floor applicable to all sectors. Specific sectors have higher minimums: petroleum sector (~AOA 240,000+), commerce sector (~AOA 45,000), agriculture sector (~AOA 22,500 — the lowest tier). All figures shown are for the general (non-agricultural) category. Workers are also entitled to an annual bonus (13th salary equivalent) under Angolan law. The minimum wage is reviewed when inflation warrants, typically once per year.
What is the average salary in Angola?
The average gross monthly salary in Angola is Kz150,000 (approximately $162.16 USD). Estimated average monthly earnings for formal sector employees in Angola. Luanda formal sector wages are significantly higher than the national average. The petroleum sector and related services pay multiples of the national minimum. Government employees receive structured salaries. Outside Luanda, formal employment is limited. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE) Angola / World Bank (2024).
How many hours is the standard work week in Angola?
The standard work week in Angola is 44 hours, with a legal maximum of 54 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. General Labour Law (Lei Geral do Trabalho) sets standard hours at 44/week (8 hrs/day over 5.5 days). Maximum total (including overtime) is 54 hours/week. Overtime hours 1–2 are compensated at 150%; hours beyond 2 at 175%; Sunday/holiday at 200%. Night work (9pm–6am) carries a 25% premium. Workers receive a mandatory 13th-month salary bonus annually.
How has the minimum wage in Angola changed over time?
The minimum wage in Angola has changed as follows: Kz11,923 in 2020, Kz12,000 in 2021, Kz14,278 in 2022, Kz21,454 in 2023, Kz32,181 in 2024. This represents 5 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Angola in USD?
The minimum wage in Angola converts to approximately $0.18/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Angola in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Angola is approximately $162.16 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Angola's minimum wage compare to the Africa average?
Angola's minimum wage ranks #31 out of 33 countries with statutory minimum wages in Africa, placing it among the lowest in Africa.
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