Key Facts: Bangladesh Wages
- Country
- Bangladesh (BGD)
- Continent
- Asia
- Currency
- Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
- Minimum Wage
- ৳12,500 /mo ($103.73 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- ৳18,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- ৳216,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- ৳108,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 48 hours
- Data Source
- Ministry of Labour and Employment / Minimum Wage Board; sectoral structure cross-referenced via Wikipedia List of countries by minimum wage
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-04
Bangladesh — Average Salary & Wages
Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Bangladesh is
৳216,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than ৳108,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Bangladesh is ৳12,500/mo ($103.73 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is ৳18,000 ($149.38 USD). The median monthly income is ৳9,000 ($74.69 USD).
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Send money to Bangladesh with Wise →Rough estimates. The vast majority of the workforce is in the informal economy with irregular incomes.
Estimated average monthly earnings for formal sector workers. Most workers are in the informal sector with lower earnings. Income tax thresholds are high relative to wages, so effective tax rates are very low for most workers.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2010, the minimum wage has grown +317% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Bangladesh, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $418.34/mo 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 Bangladesh earns ৳12,500/mo. That is 69% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- ৳12,500 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 69% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $103.73/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +317% since 2010
Wage Breakdown
- Monthly
- ৳12,500RMG (garment) sector Grade 7 entry level — most widely cited rate
Bangladesh uses sector-specific minimum wages set by the National Minimum Wage Board under the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 (amended 2018). The RMG sector wage was increased from BDT 8,000 to BDT 12,500 in December 2023 following widespread worker protests. There are 42+ gazette-notified sectors. Enforcement remains a significant challenge, especially outside the export garment sector.
Work Week
- Standard
- 48 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 60 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 2x pay
Bangladesh Labour Act sets standard at 48 hours/week (8 hrs/day, 6 days). Maximum with overtime is 60 hours/week. Overtime paid at double the basic wage. Factories must provide one day off per week.
How Bangladesh Compares
| Metric | Bangladesh | Asia Avg. | Asia Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $149.38/mo | $1,185.31/mo | $4,472.55/mo (Singapore) |
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Cost of living in Bangladesh on costofliving.is →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Bangladesh?
The minimum wage in Bangladesh is ৳12,500/mo (approximately $103.73 USD), effective since 2023-12-01. Bangladesh uses sector-specific minimum wages set by the National Minimum Wage Board under the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 (amended 2018). The RMG sector wage was increased from BDT 8,000 to BDT 12,500 in December 2023 following widespread worker protests. There are 42+ gazette-notified sectors. Enforcement remains a significant challenge, especially outside the export garment sector.
What is the average salary in Bangladesh?
The average gross monthly salary in Bangladesh is ৳18,000 (approximately $149.38 USD). Estimated average monthly earnings for formal sector workers. Most workers are in the informal sector with lower earnings. Income tax thresholds are high relative to wages, so effective tax rates are very low for most workers. Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) (2024).
How many hours is the standard work week in Bangladesh?
The standard work week in Bangladesh is 48 hours, with a legal maximum of 60 hours. Overtime is paid at 2x the normal rate. Bangladesh Labour Act sets standard at 48 hours/week (8 hrs/day, 6 days). Maximum with overtime is 60 hours/week. Overtime paid at double the basic wage. Factories must provide one day off per week.
How has the minimum wage in Bangladesh changed over time?
The minimum wage in Bangladesh has changed as follows: ৳3,000 in 2010, ৳5,300 in 2013, ৳8,000 in 2018, ৳12,500 in 2023. This represents 4 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Bangladesh in USD?
The minimum wage in Bangladesh converts to approximately $103.73/mo 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 Bangladesh in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Bangladesh is approximately $149.38 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
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