Key Facts: Guinea-Bissau Wages
- Country
- Guinea-Bissau (GNB)
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF)
- Minimum Wage
- CFA19,030 /mo ($34.17 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- CFA95,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- CFA1,140,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- ILOSTAT (DF_EAR_INEE_CUR_NB, 2024 reporting); confirmed via Wikipedia master list (citation [95])
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-04
Guinea-Bissau — Average Salary & Wages
CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF) Data verified May 2026 Sources
The average salary in Guinea-Bissau is
CFA1,140,000 a year
The minimum wage in Guinea-Bissau is CFA19,030/mo ($34.17 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is CFA95,000 ($170.56 USD).
Guinea -Bissau's minimum wage is among the lowest for Africa, ranking #40 out of 54 countries with statutory minimum wages. The standard work week is 40 hours.
Very rough estimate for formal sector workers, primarily civil servants and a small private sector in Bissau. Data is extremely limited; the informal economy dominates. Guinea-Bissau is among the world's smallest and poorest economies.
Minimum Wage Trend
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Guinea-Bissau, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $97.15/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 Guinea-Bissau earns CFA19,030/mo. That is 20% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- CFA19,030 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 20% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $34.17/mo monthly
Wage Breakdown
- Daily
- CFA761Monthly rate divided by 25 working days
- Monthly
- CFA19,030
Guinea-Bissau sets a SMIG (Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti) of XOF 19,030/month plus a bag of rice (the in-kind component is documented in Wikipedia citation [95]). The figure was set under Decree 26/96 and has not been formally revised since. The country uses the XOF (West African CFA franc), shared with Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, and others in the UEMOA zone, pegged to the euro at 655.957 XOF per EUR. ILOSTAT (2024 reporting) confirms the 19,030 XOF rate as the singular national minimum wage. Public sector workers are paid on separate civil service pay scales above this floor. Cashew is the dominant export crop; most workers are smallholder farmers outside the wage system. Triangulation note: prior wage.is data showed 50,000 XOF — corrected 2026-05-04 after triangulation against ILOSTAT and WP.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Labour Code sets 40 hours/week as the standard. Overtime provisions apply to formal employment. Portuguese is the official language; labour law reflects Lusophone and OHADA traditions.
How Guinea-Bissau Compares
| Metric | Guinea-Bissau | Africa Avg. | Africa Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $170.56/mo | $381.53/mo | $1,625/mo (Mauritania) |
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What is the minimum wage in Guinea-Bissau?
The minimum wage in Guinea-Bissau is CFA19,030/mo (approximately $34.17 USD), effective since 1996-01-01. Guinea-Bissau sets a SMIG (Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti) of XOF 19,030/month plus a bag of rice (the in-kind component is documented in Wikipedia citation [95]). The figure was set under Decree 26/96 and has not been formally revised since. The country uses the XOF (West African CFA franc), shared with Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, and others in the UEMOA zone, pegged to the euro at 655.957 XOF per EUR. ILOSTAT (2024 reporting) confirms the 19,030 XOF rate as the singular national minimum wage. Public sector workers are paid on separate civil service pay scales above this floor. Cashew is the dominant export crop; most workers are smallholder farmers outside the wage system. Triangulation note: prior wage.is data showed 50,000 XOF — corrected 2026-05-04 after triangulation against ILOSTAT and WP.
What is the average salary in Guinea-Bissau?
The average gross monthly salary in Guinea-Bissau is CFA95,000 (approximately $170.56 USD). Very rough estimate for formal sector workers, primarily civil servants and a small private sector in Bissau. Data is extremely limited; the informal economy dominates. Guinea-Bissau is among the world's smallest and poorest economies. Source: World Bank / ILO estimated (formal sector, Bissau) (2022).
How many hours is the standard work week in Guinea-Bissau?
The standard work week in Guinea-Bissau 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 as the standard. Overtime provisions apply to formal employment. Portuguese is the official language; labour law reflects Lusophone and OHADA traditions.
How has the minimum wage in Guinea-Bissau changed over time?
The minimum wage in Guinea-Bissau has changed as follows: CFA19,030 in 1996, CFA19,030 in 2012, CFA19,030 in 2024. This represents 3 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Guinea-Bissau in USD?
The minimum wage in Guinea-Bissau converts to approximately $34.17/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 Guinea-Bissau in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Guinea-Bissau is approximately $170.56 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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