Key Facts: Niger Wages
- Country
- Niger (NER)
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- Minimum Wage
- CFA30,047 /mo ($53.94 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- CFA120,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- CFA1,440,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- CFA150,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- ILO / Ministère du Travail et de la Protection Sociale (Niger)
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Niger — Average Salary & Wages
West African CFA Franc (XOF) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Niger is
CFA1,440,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than CFA150,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Niger is CFA30,047/mo ($53.94 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is CFA120,000 ($215.44 USD). The median monthly income is CFA12,500 ($22.44 USD).
Very rough estimates. Niger has the world's lowest Human Development Index. Most households rely on subsistence agriculture with no formal monetary income. Cash income estimates vary widely.
Estimated average for formal-sector employees (civil service, international organisations, mining sector). The vast majority of workers are outside this estimate. Data reliability is low.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2003, the minimum wage has grown +37% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Niger, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $138.16/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 Niger earns CFA30,047/mo. That is 25% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- CFA30,047 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 25% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $53.94/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +37% since 2003
Wage Breakdown
- Monthly
- CFA30,047SMIG — national statutory monthly minimum wage
Niger's SMIG (Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti) is set under the Labour Code (Ordonnance No. 96-039). The rate of 30,047 XOF/month has been unchanged since approximately 2012, making it one of the lowest and most stagnant statutory minimum wages in West Africa. XOF is the CFA franc used by the WAEMU zone (8 West African countries), pegged to the euro at 655.957 XOF = 1 EUR. Enforcement applies only to a narrow formal sector.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Labour Code sets standard at 40 hours/week. Maximum 48 hours with overtime. Overtime paid at 1.5x. These rules apply only to the small formal sector.
How Niger Compares
| Metric | Niger | Africa Avg. | Africa Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $215.44/mo | $381.53/mo | $1,625/mo (Mauritania) |
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What is the minimum wage in Niger?
The minimum wage in Niger is CFA30,047/mo (approximately $53.94 USD), effective since 2012-01-01. Niger's SMIG (Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti) is set under the Labour Code (Ordonnance No. 96-039). The rate of 30,047 XOF/month has been unchanged since approximately 2012, making it one of the lowest and most stagnant statutory minimum wages in West Africa. XOF is the CFA franc used by the WAEMU zone (8 West African countries), pegged to the euro at 655.957 XOF = 1 EUR. Enforcement applies only to a narrow formal sector.
What is the average salary in Niger?
The average gross monthly salary in Niger is CFA120,000 (approximately $215.44 USD). Estimated average for formal-sector employees (civil service, international organisations, mining sector). The vast majority of workers are outside this estimate. Data reliability is low. Source: ILO / World Bank / Institut National de la Statistique (INS) estimates (2023).
How many hours is the standard work week in Niger?
The standard work week in Niger is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Labour Code sets standard at 40 hours/week. Maximum 48 hours with overtime. Overtime paid at 1.5x. These rules apply only to the small formal sector.
How has the minimum wage in Niger changed over time?
The minimum wage in Niger has changed as follows: CFA22,000 in 2003, CFA28,000 in 2008, CFA30,047 in 2012. This represents 3 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Niger in USD?
The minimum wage in Niger converts to approximately $53.94/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 Niger in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Niger is approximately $215.44 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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