What is the minimum wage in Benin?

The minimum wage in Benin is F CFA 52,000 per month, effective 2023-01-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Benin minimum wage works out to about F CFA 624,000 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

National minimum wage

Minimum wage in Benin

F CFA 52,000 per month

Effective 2023-01-01 · Source: en.wikipedia.org

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Wage (XOF, per month)

Hours per week

Hourly: F CFA 300.00
Daily: F CFA 2,400
Weekly: F CFA 12,000
Monthly: F CFA 52,000
Annual: F CFA 624,000

Roughly $90 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: F CFA 300.00
Weekly (40h): F CFA 12,000
Monthly: F CFA 52,000
Annual: F CFA 624,000

Approximately $90 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).

Minimum wage in Benin: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Benin?: The minimum wage in Benin is F CFA 52,000 per month, effective 2023-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Benin minimum wage works out to about F CFA 624,000 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.