Key Facts: Libya Wages
- Country
- Libya (LBY)
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- Libyan Dinar (LYD)
- Minimum Wage
- LD450 /mo ($92.59 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- LD1,800 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- LD21,600 /year
- Median Individual Income
- LD7,200 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 48 hours
- Data Source
- ILO / Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation (Libya)
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Libya — Average Salary & Wages
Libyan Dinar (LYD) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Libya is
LD21,600 a year
But half of all workers earn less than LD7,200 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Libya is LD450/mo ($92.59 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is LD1,800 ($370.37 USD). The median monthly income is LD600 ($123.46 USD).
Very rough estimates. Libya was an upper-middle income country before 2011 due to oil revenues. Per capita income has declined significantly. Oil revenue distribution mechanisms have been disrupted. High inequality between oil-sector beneficiaries and the rest of the population.
Highly uncertain estimate for formal-sector employees. Oil sector and public sector wages are significantly higher. Data collection has been severely disrupted by the ongoing conflict. Figures reflect pre-conflict structural patterns updated with limited available data.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2010, the minimum wage has grown +50% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Libya, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $202.70/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 Libya earns LD450/mo. That is 25% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- LD450 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 25% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $92.59/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +50% since 2010
Wage Breakdown
- Monthly
- LD450Statutory monthly minimum wage — formal sector
Libya's statutory minimum wage is approximately 450 LYD/month, set under labour regulations that predate the 2011 conflict. Enforcement is highly uneven due to the divided political situation. The oil sector (dominated by the Libyan National Oil Corporation) pays substantially above this rate. Civil servant wages have been subject to different pressures from rival governments. The LYD official rate is approximately 4.8 LYD = 1 USD, but a parallel rate exists. The actual purchasing power of the minimum wage has been significantly eroded by inflation and currency instability.
Work Week
- Standard
- 48 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Labour Law No. 12 (2010) sets standard at 48 hours/week (8 hrs/day, 6 days). Friday is the statutory rest day. During Ramadan, hours are reduced. Overtime paid at 1.5x. These regulations are inconsistently enforced given the political situation.
How Libya Compares
| Metric | Libya | Africa Avg. | Africa Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $370.37/mo | $381.53/mo | $1,625/mo (Mauritania) |
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What is the minimum wage in Libya?
The minimum wage in Libya is LD450/mo (approximately $92.59 USD), effective since 2016-01-01. Libya's statutory minimum wage is approximately 450 LYD/month, set under labour regulations that predate the 2011 conflict. Enforcement is highly uneven due to the divided political situation. The oil sector (dominated by the Libyan National Oil Corporation) pays substantially above this rate. Civil servant wages have been subject to different pressures from rival governments. The LYD official rate is approximately 4.8 LYD = 1 USD, but a parallel rate exists. The actual purchasing power of the minimum wage has been significantly eroded by inflation and currency instability.
What is the average salary in Libya?
The average gross monthly salary in Libya is LD1,800 (approximately $370.37 USD). Highly uncertain estimate for formal-sector employees. Oil sector and public sector wages are significantly higher. Data collection has been severely disrupted by the ongoing conflict. Figures reflect pre-conflict structural patterns updated with limited available data. Source: ILO / World Bank / CSO Libya estimates (2022).
How many hours is the standard work week in Libya?
The standard work week in Libya is 48 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Labour Law No. 12 (2010) sets standard at 48 hours/week (8 hrs/day, 6 days). Friday is the statutory rest day. During Ramadan, hours are reduced. Overtime paid at 1.5x. These regulations are inconsistently enforced given the political situation.
How has the minimum wage in Libya changed over time?
The minimum wage in Libya has changed as follows: LD300 in 2010, LD350 in 2012, LD450 in 2016. This represents 3 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Libya in USD?
The minimum wage in Libya converts to approximately $92.59/mo 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 Libya in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Libya is approximately $370.37 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.
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