National minimum wage

Minimum wage in Cameroon

FCFA 36,270 per month

Effective 2014-07-30 · Source: en.wikipedia.org

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Hourly
FCFA 209.25
Daily
FCFA 1,674
Weekly
FCFA 8,370
Monthly
FCFA 36,270
Annual
FCFA 435,240

Roughly $62 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
FCFA 209.25
Weekly (40h)
FCFA 8,370
Monthly
FCFA 36,270
Annual
FCFA 435,240

Approximately $62 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).

Minimum wage in Cameroon: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Cameroon?
The minimum wage in Cameroon is FCFA 36,270 per month, effective 2014-07-30.
How much is that per year at full time?
At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Cameroon minimum wage works out to about FCFA 435,240 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
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