Key Facts: Comoros Wages
- Country
- Comoros (COM)
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- Comorian Franc (KMF)
- Minimum Wage
- CF55,000 /mo ($131.65 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- CF90,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- CF1,080,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- ILO ILOSTAT / World Bank / Ministère du Travail des Comores
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Comoros — Average Salary & Wages
Comorian Franc (KMF) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Comoros is
CF1,080,000 a year
The minimum wage in Comoros is CF55,000/mo ($131.65 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is CF90,000 ($215.43 USD).
The Comoros' minimum wage is among the lowest for Africa, ranking #37 out of 54 countries with statutory minimum wages. The standard work week is 40 hours.
Estimated average for formal sector workers, primarily government employees in Moroni (Grande Comore). Remittances from France are a major source of household income for many families. Data is very limited.
Minimum Wage Trend
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Comoros, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $288.08/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 Comoros earns CF55,000/mo. That is 61% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- CF55,000 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 61% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $131.65/mo monthly
Wage Breakdown
- Daily
- CF2,200Monthly rate divided by 25 working days
- Monthly
- CF55,000
The Union of the Comoros sets a national minimum wage (SMIG — Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti) under the Labour Code. The KMF is pegged to the euro, providing relative monetary stability. The three main islands (Grande Comore/Ngazidja, Anjouan/Ndzuwani, Mohéli/Mwali) each have some degree of autonomy. The formal economy is dominated by government employment; vanilla, cloves, and ylang-ylang are the main exports. Remittances from the diaspora are a major income source. Wage data is very limited and enforcement of the minimum wage is weak.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Labour Code sets 40 hours/week. Friday is the weekly rest day (Muslim-majority country). Official languages are Comorian (Shikomori), Arabic, and French.
How Comoros Compares
| Metric | Comoros | Africa Avg. | Africa Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $215.43/mo | $381.86/mo | $1,630.41/mo (South Africa) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Comoros?
The minimum wage in Comoros is CF55,000/mo (approximately $131.65 USD), effective since 2020-01-01. The Union of the Comoros sets a national minimum wage (SMIG — Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti) under the Labour Code. The KMF is pegged to the euro, providing relative monetary stability. The three main islands (Grande Comore/Ngazidja, Anjouan/Ndzuwani, Mohéli/Mwali) each have some degree of autonomy. The formal economy is dominated by government employment; vanilla, cloves, and ylang-ylang are the main exports. Remittances from the diaspora are a major income source. Wage data is very limited and enforcement of the minimum wage is weak.
What is the average salary in Comoros?
The average gross monthly salary in Comoros is CF90,000 (approximately $215.43 USD). Estimated average for formal sector workers, primarily government employees in Moroni (Grande Comore). Remittances from France are a major source of household income for many families. Data is very limited. Source: World Bank / ILO estimated (formal sector) (2022).
How many hours is the standard work week in Comoros?
The standard work week in Comoros is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Labour Code sets 40 hours/week. Friday is the weekly rest day (Muslim-majority country). Official languages are Comorian (Shikomori), Arabic, and French.
How has the minimum wage in Comoros changed over time?
The minimum wage in Comoros has changed as follows: CF55,000 in 2020, CF55,000 in 2022, CF55,000 in 2024. This represents 3 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Comoros in USD?
The minimum wage in Comoros converts to approximately $131.65/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 Comoros in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Comoros is approximately $215.43 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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