Key Facts: Mozambique Wages
- Country
- Mozambique (MOZ)
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- Mozambican Metical (MZN)
- Minimum Wage
- MT38.60 /hr ($0.60 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- MT18,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- MT216,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- MT60,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 48 hours
- Data Source
- Ministério do Trabalho e Segurança Social — Mozambique
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Mozambique — Average Salary & Wages
Mozambican Metical (MZN) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Mozambique is
MT216,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than MT60,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Mozambique is MT38.60/hr ($0.60 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is MT18,000 ($281.91 USD). The median monthly income is MT5,000 ($78.31 USD).
Rough estimates. Median individual income approximately MZN 5,000/month. Mozambique is one of the world's poorest countries. Most of the population depends on subsistence agriculture.
Estimated average for formal sector employees. IT, finance, banking, and energy/extractives sectors pay significantly above average. Most Mozambicans work in agriculture at subsistence levels.
• SECTOR RATES
Manufacturing
MT10,147.50 /mo
Since 2025-07-01
6.8% increase for manufacturing sector
Construction
MT8,300 /mo
Since 2025-07-01
Construction and mining sector
Financial services
MT19,043.61 /mo
Since 2025-07-01
Banks and insurance companies
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2021, the minimum wage has grown +39% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Mozambique, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $1.57/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 Mozambique earns MT6,691/mo. That is 37% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- MT6,691 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 37% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $104.79/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +39% since 2021
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- MT38.60
- Monthly
- MT6,688Agriculture, livestock, hunting and forestry sector (lowest tier). Other sectors range higher.
- Annual
- MT80,25612 monthly payments
Mozambique's minimum wages are set by the Council of Ministers annually, with different rates for each sector of activity. For 2025, increases ranged from 2.9% to 9% depending on sector (retroactive to July 1, 2025). Key sector rates: Agriculture: MZN 6,688; Manufacturing: MZN 10,147.50; Construction: MZN 8,300; Financial services (banks/insurance): MZN 19,043.61. The top-level amount represents the lowest sector rate (agriculture) as a floor. The 13th month salary is mandatory.
Work Week
- Standard
- 48 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Labour Law sets maximum working hours at 48 per week and 8 hours per day. Overtime is limited to 96 hours per quarter and 200 hours per year. Overtime compensated at 150% for regular days and 200% for holidays and rest days.
How Mozambique Compares
| Metric | Mozambique | Africa Avg. | Africa Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $0.60/hr | $0.91/hr | $6.06/hr (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $281.91/mo | $381.53/mo | $1,625/mo (Mauritania) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Kenya | $0.61 |
| Pakistan | $0.57 |
| Egypt | $0.57 |
| Uzbekistan | $0.56 |
| Togo | $0.54 |
| Mozambique | $0.60 |
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What is the minimum wage in Mozambique?
The minimum wage in Mozambique is MT38.60/hr (approximately $0.60 USD), effective since 2025-07-01. Mozambique's minimum wages are set by the Council of Ministers annually, with different rates for each sector of activity. For 2025, increases ranged from 2.9% to 9% depending on sector (retroactive to July 1, 2025). Key sector rates: Agriculture: MZN 6,688; Manufacturing: MZN 10,147.50; Construction: MZN 8,300; Financial services (banks/insurance): MZN 19,043.61. The top-level amount represents the lowest sector rate (agriculture) as a floor. The 13th month salary is mandatory.
What is the average salary in Mozambique?
The average gross monthly salary in Mozambique is MT18,000 (approximately $281.91 USD). Estimated average for formal sector employees. IT, finance, banking, and energy/extractives sectors pay significantly above average. Most Mozambicans work in agriculture at subsistence levels. Source: Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE) — Mozambique (2025).
How many hours is the standard work week in Mozambique?
The standard work week in Mozambique is 48 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Labour Law sets maximum working hours at 48 per week and 8 hours per day. Overtime is limited to 96 hours per quarter and 200 hours per year. Overtime compensated at 150% for regular days and 200% for holidays and rest days.
How has the minimum wage in Mozambique changed over time?
The minimum wage in Mozambique has changed as follows: MT4,805 in 2021, MT5,283 in 2022, MT5,817 in 2023, MT6,340 in 2024, MT6,688 in 2025. This represents 5 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Mozambique in USD?
The minimum wage in Mozambique converts to approximately $0.60/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Note: this dollar value uses the official reference exchange rate; for this currency, high volatility or parallel/unofficial exchange rates can make the real dollar value differ substantially. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Mozambique in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Mozambique is approximately $281.91 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Note: this dollar value uses the official reference exchange rate; for this currency, high volatility or parallel/unofficial exchange rates can make the real dollar value differ substantially. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Mozambique's minimum wage compare to the Africa average?
Mozambique's minimum wage ranks #16 out of 33 countries with statutory minimum wages in Africa, placing it near the median for Africa.
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