Key Facts: Tunisia Wages
- Country
- Tunisia (TUN)
- Continent
- Africa
- Currency
- Tunisian Dinar (TND)
- Minimum Wage
- TND2.31 /hr ($0.74 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- TND1,200 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- TND14,400 /year
- Median Individual Income
- TND7,200 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 48 hours
- Data Source
- Ministère des Affaires Sociales / SMIG/SMAG decrees
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-24
Tunisia — Average Salary & Wages
Tunisian Dinar (TND) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Tunisia is
TND14,400 a year
But half of all workers earn less than TND7,200 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Tunisia is TND2.31/hr ($0.74 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is TND1,200 ($383.39 USD). The median monthly income is TND600 ($191.69 USD).
Estimated from consumption survey data. Significant regional disparities: coastal and northern regions (Tunis, Sousse, Sfax) have substantially higher incomes than the interior and south.
Average monthly wage for formal sector employees. Public sector employs a large share of formal workers (est. 30%). Net estimated after social security contributions (~9.18% employee share CNSS) and progressive income tax (effective rate ~15% at average income). Significant sectoral variation: offshore/export companies and energy sector pay above average; textiles and agriculture pay near minimum.
• SECTOR RATES
SMIG 48-hour regime
TND480 /mo
Since 2024-05-01
Base rate for 48-hour industrial/services work week.
SMIG 40-hour regime
TND416 /mo
Since 2024-05-01
Base rate for 40-hour work regime. Higher hourly rate but lower monthly total.
SMAG (agricultural)
TND400 /mo
Since 2024-05-01
Agricultural minimum wage; set as a daily rate.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2019, the minimum wage has grown +26% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Tunisia, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $2.57/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 Tunisia earns TND480/mo. That is 40% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- TND480 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 40% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $153.35/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +26% since 2019
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- TND2.31
- Daily
- TND16Monthly wage divided by 30 days
- Monthly
- TND480
- Annual
- TND5,76012 monthly payments
SMIG (Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti) for the 48-hour work regime. The 40-hour regime has a slightly higher hourly rate but lower monthly total. Tunisia also has SMAG (agricultural minimum wage) which is lower. Multiple grades exist within SMIG based on experience and skill. The quoted rate is for the base (entry-level) 48-hr regime. Workers receive end-of-year bonuses in many sectors per collective agreements, but no statutory 13th month.
Work Week
- Standard
- 48 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.75x pay
Labour Code allows both 48-hour and 40-hour regimes depending on sector and collective agreements. Most industrial/services workers are on 48 hours. Overtime surcharge: 75% for daytime hours beyond standard. Night and holiday overtime receive higher premiums. The 40-hour regime is increasingly common in services and offices.
How Tunisia Compares
| Metric | Tunisia | Africa Avg. | Africa Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $0.74/hr | $0.91/hr | $6.06/hr (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $383.39/mo | $381.53/mo | $1,625/mo (Mauritania) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | $0.78 |
| Senegal | $0.78 |
| Botswana | $0.67 |
| Nepal | $0.83 |
| Uzbekistan | $0.62 |
| Tunisia | $0.74 |
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What is the minimum wage in Tunisia?
The minimum wage in Tunisia is TND2.31/hr (approximately $0.74 USD), effective since 2024-05-01. SMIG (Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti) for the 48-hour work regime. The 40-hour regime has a slightly higher hourly rate but lower monthly total. Tunisia also has SMAG (agricultural minimum wage) which is lower. Multiple grades exist within SMIG based on experience and skill. The quoted rate is for the base (entry-level) 48-hr regime. Workers receive end-of-year bonuses in many sectors per collective agreements, but no statutory 13th month.
What is the average salary in Tunisia?
The average gross monthly salary in Tunisia is TND1,200 (approximately $383.39 USD). Average monthly wage for formal sector employees. Public sector employs a large share of formal workers (est. 30%). Net estimated after social security contributions (~9.18% employee share CNSS) and progressive income tax (effective rate ~15% at average income). Significant sectoral variation: offshore/export companies and energy sector pay above average; textiles and agriculture pay near minimum. Source: Institut National de la Statistique (INS) (2024).
How many hours is the standard work week in Tunisia?
The standard work week in Tunisia is 48 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.75x the normal rate. Labour Code allows both 48-hour and 40-hour regimes depending on sector and collective agreements. Most industrial/services workers are on 48 hours. Overtime surcharge: 75% for daytime hours beyond standard. Night and holiday overtime receive higher premiums. The 40-hour regime is increasingly common in services and offices.
How has the minimum wage in Tunisia changed over time?
The minimum wage in Tunisia has changed as follows: TND382 in 2019, TND403 in 2020, TND420 in 2021, TND440 in 2022, TND460 in 2023, TND480 in 2024. This represents 6 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Tunisia in USD?
The minimum wage in Tunisia converts to approximately $0.74/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 Tunisia in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Tunisia is approximately $383.39 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Tunisia's minimum wage compare to the Africa average?
Tunisia's minimum wage ranks #13 out of 33 countries with statutory minimum wages in Africa, placing it above the median for Africa.
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