Key Facts: Senegal Wages
- Country
- Senegal (SEN)
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- Minimum Wage
- CFA433 /hr ($0.78 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- CFA126,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- CFA1,512,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- CFA480,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- Direction Générale du Travail et de la Sécurité Sociale (DGTSS) / Ministère du Travail; Décret n° 2023-1710 du 7 août 2023 (dgtss.gouv.sn + travail.gouv.sn)
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-27
Senegal — Average Salary & Wages
West African CFA Franc (XOF) Data verified Aug 2023 Sources
The average salary in Senegal is
CFA1,512,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than CFA480,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Senegal is CFA433/hr ($0.78 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is CFA126,000 ($226.21 USD). The median monthly income is CFA40,000 ($71.81 USD).
Rough estimates. Median individual income approximately XOF 40,000/month. Dakar has significantly higher wages than rural areas.
Average monthly wage for formal sector employees. High-skilled workers earn ~XOF 382,000/mo. Finance and telecommunications sectors pay above average. The informal sector dominates employment with much lower effective earnings.
• SECTOR RATES
Agricultural sector (SMAG)
CFA236.86 /hr
Since 2019-06-01
Salaire Minimum Agricole Garanti — 2019 rate; 2023 decree update for SMAG requires separate verification.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2013, the minimum wage has grown +107% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Senegal, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $2.04/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 Senegal earns CFA75,052/mo. That is 60% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- CFA75,052 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 60% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $134.74/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +107% since 2013
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- CFA433
- Monthly
- CFA75,052Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week) at XOF 433/hr
- Annual
- CFA900,62412 monthly payments
Senegal's minimum wage (SMIG) is set on an hourly basis for non-agricultural workers. Décret n° 2023-1710 du 7 août 2023 raised the SMIG to approximately XOF 433/hour (~XOF 75,000/month) — a ~43% increase from the prior XOF 303.49/hr (in force since 2019). The SMAG (agricultural) rate is lower. Both are determined by decree after Consultative Labour Commission review. Senegal uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), pegged to the euro at 655.957 XOF/EUR. Note: hourly figure is approximate per primary-source review; exact decree text should be confirmed for the precise SMIG value.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.1x pay
Labour Code sets standard working hours at 40 per week. Overtime rates: 110% for first 8 hours of weekly overtime, 135% for subsequent hours. Night work (10pm-5am) and holiday work are compensated at higher rates.
How Senegal Compares
| Metric | Senegal | Africa Avg. | Africa Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $0.78/hr | $0.91/hr | $6.06/hr (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $226.21/mo | $381.53/mo | $1,625/mo (Mauritania) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | $0.78 |
| Tunisia | $0.74 |
| Nepal | $0.83 |
| Zimbabwe | $0.87 |
| Cambodia | $0.88 |
| Senegal | $0.78 |
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What is the minimum wage in Senegal?
The minimum wage in Senegal is CFA433/hr (approximately $0.78 USD), effective since 2023-08-07. Senegal's minimum wage (SMIG) is set on an hourly basis for non-agricultural workers. Décret n° 2023-1710 du 7 août 2023 raised the SMIG to approximately XOF 433/hour (~XOF 75,000/month) — a ~43% increase from the prior XOF 303.49/hr (in force since 2019). The SMAG (agricultural) rate is lower. Both are determined by decree after Consultative Labour Commission review. Senegal uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), pegged to the euro at 655.957 XOF/EUR. Note: hourly figure is approximate per primary-source review; exact decree text should be confirmed for the precise SMIG value.
What is the average salary in Senegal?
The average gross monthly salary in Senegal is CFA126,000 (approximately $226.21 USD). Average monthly wage for formal sector employees. High-skilled workers earn ~XOF 382,000/mo. Finance and telecommunications sectors pay above average. The informal sector dominates employment with much lower effective earnings. Source: Agence Nationale de la Statistique et de la Démographie (ANSD) — Sénégal (2025).
How many hours is the standard work week in Senegal?
The standard work week in Senegal is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.1x the normal rate. Labour Code sets standard working hours at 40 per week. Overtime rates: 110% for first 8 hours of weekly overtime, 135% for subsequent hours. Night work (10pm-5am) and holiday work are compensated at higher rates.
How has the minimum wage in Senegal changed over time?
The minimum wage in Senegal has changed as follows: CFA209.10 in 2013, CFA302.89 in 2018, CFA303.49 in 2019, CFA433 in 2023. This represents 4 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Senegal in USD?
The minimum wage in Senegal converts to approximately $0.78/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 Senegal in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Senegal is approximately $226.21 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Senegal's minimum wage compare to the Africa average?
Senegal's minimum wage ranks #11 out of 33 countries with statutory minimum wages in Africa, placing it above the median for Africa.
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