Key Facts: Djibouti Wages
- Country
- Djibouti (DJI)
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
- Minimum Wage
- Fdj35,000 /mo ($196.94 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- Fdj120,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- Fdj1,440,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- ILO ILOSTAT / World Bank / Ministère du Travail de Djibouti
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Djibouti — Average Salary & Wages
Djiboutian Franc (DJF) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Djibouti is
Fdj1,440,000 a year
The minimum wage in Djibouti is Fdj35,000/mo ($196.94 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is Fdj120,000 ($675.22 USD).
Djibouti's minimum wage is among the highest for Africa, ranking #7 out of 54 countries with statutory minimum wages. The standard work week is 40 hours.
Estimated average for formal sector workers in Djibouti City. Port, logistics, banking, and government employ the majority of formal workers. Foreign military base employment (local nationals) tends to pay above average. High cost of living (most food and goods are imported) reduces real purchasing power.
Minimum Wage Trend
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Djibouti, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $432.95/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 Djibouti earns Fdj35,000/mo. That is 29% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- Fdj35,000 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 29% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $196.94/mo monthly
Wage Breakdown
- Daily
- Fdj1,400Monthly rate divided by 25 working days
- Monthly
- Fdj35,000
Djibouti sets a national minimum wage (SMIG) under the Labour Code. The DJF (Djiboutian franc) is pegged at 177.721 to the USD, providing effective currency stability. Djibouti's strategic location on the Bab el-Mandeb strait has attracted significant foreign investment in port infrastructure and military bases. The formal economy includes port operations (DP World), free zones, logistics, and service sectors supporting foreign military presence. Ethiopian transit cargo generates substantial activity. Outside the formal sector, unemployment is high and many workers are engaged in informal petty trade or are dependent on government support.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Labour Code sets 40 hours/week standard. Friday is the weekly rest day. Arabic and French are official languages. The labour force is supplemented by a large number of migrant workers from Ethiopia and Somalia.
How Djibouti Compares
| Metric | Djibouti | Africa Avg. | Africa Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $675.22/mo | $381.53/mo | $1,625/mo (Mauritania) |
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What is the minimum wage in Djibouti?
The minimum wage in Djibouti is Fdj35,000/mo (approximately $196.94 USD), effective since 2019-01-01. Djibouti sets a national minimum wage (SMIG) under the Labour Code. The DJF (Djiboutian franc) is pegged at 177.721 to the USD, providing effective currency stability. Djibouti's strategic location on the Bab el-Mandeb strait has attracted significant foreign investment in port infrastructure and military bases. The formal economy includes port operations (DP World), free zones, logistics, and service sectors supporting foreign military presence. Ethiopian transit cargo generates substantial activity. Outside the formal sector, unemployment is high and many workers are engaged in informal petty trade or are dependent on government support.
What is the average salary in Djibouti?
The average gross monthly salary in Djibouti is Fdj120,000 (approximately $675.22 USD). Estimated average for formal sector workers in Djibouti City. Port, logistics, banking, and government employ the majority of formal workers. Foreign military base employment (local nationals) tends to pay above average. High cost of living (most food and goods are imported) reduces real purchasing power. Source: World Bank / ILO estimated (formal sector) (2023).
How many hours is the standard work week in Djibouti?
The standard work week in Djibouti 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 standard. Friday is the weekly rest day. Arabic and French are official languages. The labour force is supplemented by a large number of migrant workers from Ethiopia and Somalia.
How has the minimum wage in Djibouti changed over time?
The minimum wage in Djibouti has changed as follows: Fdj35,000 in 2019, Fdj35,000 in 2022, Fdj35,000 in 2024. This represents 3 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Djibouti in USD?
The minimum wage in Djibouti converts to approximately $196.94/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 Djibouti in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Djibouti is approximately $675.22 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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