Key Facts: Gabon Wages
- Country
- Gabon (GAB)
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF)
- Minimum Wage
- FCFA865.38 /hr ($1.55 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- FCFA555,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- FCFA6,660,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- FCFA2,400,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- Ministry of Labour, Employment and Vocational Training / Labour Code of Gabon
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Gabon — Average Salary & Wages
Central African CFA franc (XAF) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Gabon is
FCFA6,660,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than FCFA2,400,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Gabon is FCFA865.38/hr ($1.55 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is FCFA555,000 ($996.41 USD). The median monthly income is FCFA200,000 ($359.07 USD).
Estimates. Despite high GDP per capita (oil wealth), income inequality is significant. A substantial portion of the population lives below the poverty line.
Estimated average monthly earnings across formal sector. Oil, mining, and telecommunications sectors offer significantly higher wages. Public sector and service jobs typically pay less. Gabon is an upper-middle-income country.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2006, the minimum wage has grown +88% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Gabon, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $3.73/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 Gabon earns FCFA150,000/mo. That is 27% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- FCFA150,000 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 27% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $269.30/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +88% since 2006
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- FCFA865.38
- Monthly
- FCFA150,000
- Annual
- FCFA1,800,000Based on 12 monthly payments
Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti (SMIG). Set at 150,000 XAF/month since January 2010 (previously 80,000 XAF since 2006). Among the highest statutory minimum wages in sub-Saharan Africa. The SMIG has not been adjusted in over 15 years despite inflation. Applies to all formal private sector employees. Public sector wages are determined separately.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 60 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.25x pay
Standard workweek is 40 hours (8 hours/day, 5 days). Overtime capped at 20 hours/week, permitted only for exceptional, urgent, or seasonal work. Weekday overtime at 125% of normal rate; Sundays/public holidays at 150-200%. Employees entitled to 10 consecutive hours of daily rest and one full day of weekly rest (usually Sunday). Governed by the Labour Code (Code du Travail).
How Gabon Compares
| Metric | Gabon | Africa Avg. | Africa Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $1.55/hr | $0.91/hr | $6.06/hr (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $996.41/mo | $381.53/mo | $1,625/mo (Mauritania) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | $1.51 |
| Peru | $1.60 |
| Dominican Republic | $1.50 |
| Russia | $1.61 |
| Argentina | $1.64 |
| Gabon | $1.55 |
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What is the minimum wage in Gabon?
The minimum wage in Gabon is FCFA865.38/hr (approximately $1.55 USD), effective since 2010-01-01. Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti (SMIG). Set at 150,000 XAF/month since January 2010 (previously 80,000 XAF since 2006). Among the highest statutory minimum wages in sub-Saharan Africa. The SMIG has not been adjusted in over 15 years despite inflation. Applies to all formal private sector employees. Public sector wages are determined separately.
What is the average salary in Gabon?
The average gross monthly salary in Gabon is FCFA555,000 (approximately $996.41 USD). Estimated average monthly earnings across formal sector. Oil, mining, and telecommunications sectors offer significantly higher wages. Public sector and service jobs typically pay less. Gabon is an upper-middle-income country. Source: Direction Generale de la Statistique / World Bank estimates (2024).
How many hours is the standard work week in Gabon?
The standard work week in Gabon is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 60 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.25x the normal rate. Standard workweek is 40 hours (8 hours/day, 5 days). Overtime capped at 20 hours/week, permitted only for exceptional, urgent, or seasonal work. Weekday overtime at 125% of normal rate; Sundays/public holidays at 150-200%. Employees entitled to 10 consecutive hours of daily rest and one full day of weekly rest (usually Sunday). Governed by the Labour Code (Code du Travail).
How has the minimum wage in Gabon changed over time?
The minimum wage in Gabon has changed as follows: FCFA80,000 in 2006, FCFA150,000 in 2010. This represents 2 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Gabon in USD?
The minimum wage in Gabon converts to approximately $1.55/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 Gabon in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Gabon is approximately $996.41 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Gabon's minimum wage compare to the Africa average?
Gabon's minimum wage ranks #6 out of 33 countries with statutory minimum wages in Africa, placing it above the median for Africa.
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