Key Facts: Lebanon Wages
- Country
- Lebanon (LBN)
- Continent
- Asia
- Currency
- Lebanese Pound (LBP)
- Minimum Wage
- L£161,600 /hr ($1.81 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- L£27,000,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- L£324,000,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- L£144,000,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 48 hours
- Data Source
- Ministry of Labour — Lebanon
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Lebanon — Average Salary & Wages
Lebanese Pound (LBP) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Lebanon is
L£324,000,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than L£144,000,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Lebanon is L£161,600/hr ($1.81 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is L£27,000,000 ($301.68 USD). The median monthly income is L£12,000,000 ($134.08 USD).
Very rough estimates. Pre-crisis (2019), Lebanon was an upper-middle-income country with GNI per capita of ~USD 8,000. The economic collapse has pushed the majority into poverty.
Estimated average of ~USD 280-300/month at market exchange rates. The economic crisis has severely compressed wages in real terms. Many professionals who earned USD 2,000-3,000/month before 2019 now earn the equivalent of USD 200-500. Significant brain drain has occurred.
• SECTOR RATES
Daily workers
L£162,500 /hr
Since 2025-08-01
Minimum daily wage of LBP 1,300,000 for daily-rate workers (LBP 162,500/hr for 8-hr day; increased from LBP 820,000/day)
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2012, the minimum wage has grown +4048% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Lebanon, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $6.81/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 Lebanon earns L£28,000,000/mo. That is 104% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- L£28,000,000 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 104% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $312.85/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +4048% since 2012
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- L£161,600
- Monthly
- L£28,000,000
- Annual
- L£336,000,00012 monthly payments
The Ministry of Labour Decree #699 raised the minimum wage from LBP 18,000,000 to LBP 28,000,000 per month, effective August 1, 2025 — a 56% increase in LBP terms. At the market exchange rate (~89,500 LBP/USD), this equals approximately USD 313/month. Before the economic crisis, the minimum wage was LBP 675,000/month (then ~USD 450). The official exchange rate was re-set to approximately 89,500 LBP/USD in 2023, abandoning the decades-old 1,507.5 peg. Daily minimum for daily workers: LBP 1,300,000.
Work Week
- Standard
- 48 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Labour Code sets maximum working hours at 48 per week. Overtime is paid at 150% of normal rate. Overtime on holidays at 200%. In practice, many workers work longer hours due to the economic crisis.
How Lebanon Compares
| Metric | Lebanon | Asia Avg. | Asia Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $1.81/hr | $2.61/hr | $11.89/hr (Israel) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $301.68/mo | $1,185.31/mo | $4,472.55/mo (Singapore) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Kosovo | $1.79 |
| Morocco | $1.83 |
| South Africa | $1.84 |
| Indonesia | $1.84 |
| Colombia | $1.77 |
| Lebanon | $1.81 |
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What is the minimum wage in Lebanon?
The minimum wage in Lebanon is L£161,600/hr (approximately $1.81 USD), effective since 2025-08-01. The Ministry of Labour Decree #699 raised the minimum wage from LBP 18,000,000 to LBP 28,000,000 per month, effective August 1, 2025 — a 56% increase in LBP terms. At the market exchange rate (~89,500 LBP/USD), this equals approximately USD 313/month. Before the economic crisis, the minimum wage was LBP 675,000/month (then ~USD 450). The official exchange rate was re-set to approximately 89,500 LBP/USD in 2023, abandoning the decades-old 1,507.5 peg. Daily minimum for daily workers: LBP 1,300,000.
What is the average salary in Lebanon?
The average gross monthly salary in Lebanon is L£27,000,000 (approximately $301.68 USD). Estimated average of ~USD 280-300/month at market exchange rates. The economic crisis has severely compressed wages in real terms. Many professionals who earned USD 2,000-3,000/month before 2019 now earn the equivalent of USD 200-500. Significant brain drain has occurred. Source: Central Administration of Statistics (CAS) — Lebanon / ILO estimates (2025).
How many hours is the standard work week in Lebanon?
The standard work week in Lebanon is 48 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Labour Code sets maximum working hours at 48 per week. Overtime is paid at 150% of normal rate. Overtime on holidays at 200%. In practice, many workers work longer hours due to the economic crisis.
How has the minimum wage in Lebanon changed over time?
The minimum wage in Lebanon has changed as follows: L£675,000 in 2012, L£675,000 in 2019, L£9,000,000 in 2023, L£18,000,000 in 2024, L£28,000,000 in 2025. This represents 5 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Lebanon in USD?
The minimum wage in Lebanon converts to approximately $1.81/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Note: this currency has multiple exchange rates. Official and parallel or market rates diverge, so the real dollar value can differ substantially from this figure depending on the rate used. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Lebanon in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Lebanon is approximately $301.68 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Note: this currency has multiple exchange rates. Official and parallel or market rates diverge, so the real dollar value can differ substantially from this figure depending on the rate used. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Lebanon's minimum wage compare to the Asia average?
Lebanon's minimum wage ranks #16 out of 34 countries with statutory minimum wages in Asia, placing it near the median for Asia.
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