Key Facts: Morocco Wages
- Country
- Morocco (MAR)
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
- Minimum Wage
- MAD17.92 /hr ($1.83 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- MAD6,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- MAD72,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- MAD30,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 44 hours
- Data Source
- Ministère de l'Inclusion Économique, de la Petite Entreprise, de l'Emploi et des Compétences (miepeec.gov.ma); 2026 SMIG/SMAG figures verified (second stage of two-stage 10% increase agreed in April 2024 social dialogue)
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-04
Morocco — Average Salary & Wages
Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Morocco is
MAD72,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than MAD30,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Morocco is MAD17.92/hr ($1.83 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is MAD6,000 ($613.50 USD). The median monthly income is MAD2,500 ($255.62 USD).
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Send money to Morocco with Wise →Estimates based on national employment survey. Urban-rural divide is significant, with urban salaries roughly 2x rural incomes.
Average monthly salary for formal sector employees. Significant gap between public sector (higher) and private sector wages. Includes data from CNSS (social security) declarations.
About the Morocco economy
Morocco runs a lower middle-income economy with a GDP of $154.431 billion at official exchange rates in 2024 and real growth of 3.2 percent that year. Services generate 54.1 percent of output, industry 24.1 percent, and agriculture 10.1 percent (OpenFactBook, 2024 est.). The industrial base centers on automotive parts, phosphate mining and processing, aerospace, food processing, textiles, and tourism. The top export commodities are fertilizers, cars, garments, insulated wire, and tomatoes, with Spain taking 20 percent of exports and France 17 percent. Remittances from Moroccans abroad added the equivalent of 8.1 percent of GDP in 2023.
The labor force totals 12.475 million workers as of 2024, a modest share of a population of 37.4 million. Unemployment stood at 9 percent in 2024 by international estimates; the national statistics agency HCP reported a higher 13 percent for 2025, with roughly 1.62 million people out of work. Youth unemployment is severe; HCP measured 37.2 percent for workers aged 15 to 24 in 2025. Female labor force participation remains very low at 15.1 percent in 2025. Informal employment covers roughly 77 percent of total employment according to World Bank research, which limits the practical reach of statutory wage floors.
Morocco sets two separate statutory minimum wages. The SMIG covers industry, commerce, and services as an hourly rate; the SMAG covers agriculture as a daily rate, and it sits well below the SMIG on a monthly basis. Under a 5 percent increase decreed in December 2025, the second phase of the April 2024 social pact, the SMIG rises to 17.92 dirhams per hour from 1 January 2026, roughly 3,429 dirhams gross per month at the standard 191.33 monthly hours. The SMAG rises to 97.44 dirhams per day from 1 April 2026, roughly 2,533 dirhams gross per month over 26 working days. The agricultural increase starts three months later to align with farm production cycles. These adjustments bring the cumulative rise since 2021 to 20 percent for the SMIG and 25 percent for the SMAG.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2019, the minimum wage has grown -99% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Morocco, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $4.53/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 Morocco earns MAD3,106/mo. That is 52% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- MAD3,106 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 52% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $317.59/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- -99% since 2019
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- MAD17.92
- Monthly
- MAD3,422.53SMIG (industrial/commercial) gross monthly — 191 hours/month. Net is approximately MAD 3,191.85 after deductions.
Morocco maintains two separate minimum wages: SMIG (Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti) for industrial/commercial workers and SMAG (Salaire Minimum Agricole Garanti) for agricultural workers. The 2026 SMIG of MAD 17.92/hr (3,422.53/mo gross) effective January 1, 2026 represents the second leg of a two-stage 10% increase agreed in April 2024 social dialogue (first leg: 17.10/hr in 2025). The 2026 SMAG of MAD 97.44/day effective April 1, 2026 follows the same agreement (2025: 93.10 DH/day). Legal working hours: 44 hrs/week for non-agricultural, 48 hrs/week for agricultural. A 13th month bonus is common but not legally mandatory except by collective agreement.
Work Week
- Standard
- 44 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 44 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.25x pay
Labour Code sets standard at 44 hours/week for non-agricultural sectors (2,288 hrs/year) and 48 hours/week for agriculture (2,496 hrs/year). Overtime: 25% premium for daytime hours, 50% for nighttime. On rest days/holidays: 50% daytime, 100% nighttime.
How Morocco Compares
| Metric | Morocco | Africa Avg. | Africa Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $1.83/hr | $0.91/hr | $6.06/hr (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $613.50/mo | $381.53/mo | $1,625/mo (Mauritania) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.84 |
| Indonesia | $1.84 |
| Dominica | $1.85 |
| Lebanon | $1.81 |
| Kosovo | $1.79 |
| Morocco | $1.83 |
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What is the minimum wage in Morocco?
The minimum wage in Morocco is MAD17.92/hr (approximately $1.83 USD), effective since 2026-01-01. Morocco maintains two separate minimum wages: SMIG (Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti) for industrial/commercial workers and SMAG (Salaire Minimum Agricole Garanti) for agricultural workers. The 2026 SMIG of MAD 17.92/hr (3,422.53/mo gross) effective January 1, 2026 represents the second leg of a two-stage 10% increase agreed in April 2024 social dialogue (first leg: 17.10/hr in 2025). The 2026 SMAG of MAD 97.44/day effective April 1, 2026 follows the same agreement (2025: 93.10 DH/day). Legal working hours: 44 hrs/week for non-agricultural, 48 hrs/week for agricultural. A 13th month bonus is common but not legally mandatory except by collective agreement.
What is the average salary in Morocco?
The average gross monthly salary in Morocco is MAD6,000 (approximately $613.50 USD). Average monthly salary for formal sector employees. Significant gap between public sector (higher) and private sector wages. Includes data from CNSS (social security) declarations. Source: Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP) (2024).
How many hours is the standard work week in Morocco?
The standard work week in Morocco is 44 hours, with a legal maximum of 44 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.25x the normal rate. Labour Code sets standard at 44 hours/week for non-agricultural sectors (2,288 hrs/year) and 48 hours/week for agriculture (2,496 hrs/year). Overtime: 25% premium for daytime hours, 50% for nighttime. On rest days/holidays: 50% daytime, 100% nighttime.
How has the minimum wage in Morocco changed over time?
The minimum wage in Morocco has changed as follows: MAD2,570.86 in 2019, MAD2,698.83 in 2020, MAD2,828.71 in 2022, MAD2,970.05 in 2023, MAD3,111.39 in 2024, MAD17.10 in 2025, MAD17.92 in 2026. This represents 7 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Morocco in USD?
The minimum wage in Morocco converts to approximately $1.83/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 Morocco in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Morocco is approximately $613.50 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Morocco's minimum wage compare to the Africa average?
Morocco's minimum wage ranks #5 out of 33 countries with statutory minimum wages in Africa, placing it above the median for Africa.
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