Key Facts: Chad Wages
- Country
- Chad (TCD)
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Minimum Wage
- FCFA60,000 /mo ($107.72 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- FCFA180,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- FCFA2,160,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- FCFA180,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- ILO / Ministère de la Fonction Publique, du Travail et du Dialogue Social (Chad)
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Chad — Average Salary & Wages
Central African CFA Franc (XAF) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Chad is
FCFA2,160,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than FCFA180,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Chad is FCFA60,000/mo ($107.72 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is FCFA180,000 ($323.16 USD). The median monthly income is FCFA15,000 ($26.93 USD).
Very rough estimates. Chad is among the world's poorest countries. Most households rely on subsistence agriculture or pastoralism with very limited formal monetary income.
Estimated average for formal-sector employees (public administration, oil sector, international NGOs). Covers a very small fraction of the total workforce. Data reliability is very low.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2005, the minimum wage has grown +114% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Chad, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $282.25/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 Chad earns FCFA60,000/mo. That is 33% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- FCFA60,000 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 33% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $107.72/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +114% since 2005
Wage Breakdown
- Monthly
- FCFA60,000SMIG — national statutory monthly minimum wage
Chad's SMIG (Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti) is set by presidential decree under the Labour Code. The rate of 60,000 XAF/month was established around 2015. XAF is the CFA franc used by the CEMAC zone (6 Central African countries), pegged to the euro at 655.957 XAF = 1 EUR. The oil sector, which dominates the formal economy, typically pays above the statutory minimum. Enforcement in rural and informal settings is negligible.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Labour Code sets standard at 40 hours/week in the formal sector. Overtime compensated at 1.5x. These provisions apply only to a narrow formal-sector workforce.
How Chad Compares
| Metric | Chad | Africa Avg. | Africa Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $323.16/mo | $381.86/mo | $1,630.41/mo (South Africa) |
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What is the minimum wage in Chad?
The minimum wage in Chad is FCFA60,000/mo (approximately $107.72 USD), effective since 2015-01-01. Chad's SMIG (Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti) is set by presidential decree under the Labour Code. The rate of 60,000 XAF/month was established around 2015. XAF is the CFA franc used by the CEMAC zone (6 Central African countries), pegged to the euro at 655.957 XAF = 1 EUR. The oil sector, which dominates the formal economy, typically pays above the statutory minimum. Enforcement in rural and informal settings is negligible.
What is the average salary in Chad?
The average gross monthly salary in Chad is FCFA180,000 (approximately $323.16 USD). Estimated average for formal-sector employees (public administration, oil sector, international NGOs). Covers a very small fraction of the total workforce. Data reliability is very low. Source: ILO / World Bank estimates for formal sector (2023).
How many hours is the standard work week in Chad?
The standard work week in Chad is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Labour Code sets standard at 40 hours/week in the formal sector. Overtime compensated at 1.5x. These provisions apply only to a narrow formal-sector workforce.
How has the minimum wage in Chad changed over time?
The minimum wage in Chad has changed as follows: FCFA28,000 in 2005, FCFA45,000 in 2010, FCFA60,000 in 2015. This represents 3 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Chad in USD?
The minimum wage in Chad converts to approximately $107.72/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 Chad in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Chad is approximately $323.16 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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