Togo South Sudan

Updated 2026-02-25

Togo

Minimum Wage

CFA302.88 /hr

$0.54 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

CFA100,000 /mo

South Sudan

Minimum Wage

£7,000 /mo

$1.52 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

£125,000 /mo

Min wage: -64% Togo vs South Sudan Avg. salary: +559% Togo vs South Sudan

The minimum wage in Togo is 64% lower than in South Sudan in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story. Average gross salaries diverge further: $180/mo in Togo versus $27/mo in South Sudan, a 6.6:1 ratio. Togo has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 2.0% compared to 12.4%.

Togo's unemployment rate is 2.0% compared to South Sudan's 12.4%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Togo and South Sudan
Metric	Togo	South Sudan	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	CFA302.88 $0.54	—	—
Minimum wage /mo	CFA52,500 $94.25	£7,000 $1.52	+6081.8%
Minimum wage /yr	CFA630,000 $1,131.06	—	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	CFA100,000 /mo $179.53	£125,000 /mo $27.23	+559.4%
Avg. net salary /mo	CFA85,000 /mo $152.60	£112,000 /mo $24.40	+525.5%
Median individual income /yr	CFA400,000 /yr $718.13	N/A/yr	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Togo is higher.

Work Week

Togo: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.2x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours for non-agricultural sectors. Agricultural work year capped at 2,400 hours. Overtime between 41-48 hours paid at 120% of normal rate; hours exceeding 48 paid at 140%. Governed by the Labour Code (Code du Travail).
South Sudan: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Act 2017 sets 40 hours/week as standard. Enforcement is effectively non-existent across most of the country due to ongoing conflict, institutional collapse, and absence of functioning labour inspectorates.

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Togo earns 180% less per hour in USD terms than one in South Sudan.

See this comparison from South Sudan's perspective: South Sudan vs Togo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Togo or South Sudan?

In Togo, the minimum wage is CFA302.88/hr ($0.54 USD). In South Sudan, it is £7,000/mo ($1.52 USD). South Sudan has the higher rate by 180% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Togo may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much more does the average worker earn in Togo compared to South Sudan?

The average gross salary in Togo is CFA100,000/mo ($179.53 USD), compared to £125,000/mo ($27.23 USD) in South Sudan. In USD terms, workers in Togo earn approximately 559% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Togo and South Sudan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Togo earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in South Sudan.

How do work hours compare between Togo and South Sudan?

Both Togo and South Sudan mandate a similar standard work week of 40 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.