In Cameroon, the minimum wage can vary depending on the industry of the company.
In Cameroon, the minimum wage can vary depending on the industry of the company.
The individual income tax ranges from 11% to 38.5%. Income tax is calculated according to progressive rates.
Gross Annual Income |
Tax Rate (%) |
Up to XAF 2.000.000 |
11% |
Up to XAF 2.000.001 to 3.000.000 |
16.5% |
Up to XAF 3.000.001 to 5.000.000 |
27.5% |
Over XAF 5.000.000 |
38.5% |
The employer cost is generally estimated at 15.45% of the employee salary.
13th salary, paid at the end of the year.
Standard working hours are 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week (2.400 hours per year). The standard work week is from Monday to Friday. Work performed between 10pm and 6am is considered night work.
Overtime payment is mandatory. Hours outside of standard work hours are considered overtime. Employees can work a maximum of 20 hours of overtime per week, maximum 10 hours per day. For additional hours performed during the week, employees are paid: