What is the minimum wage in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The minimum wage in Democratic Republic of the Congo is CDF 1,680 per day, effective 2009-01-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Democratic Republic of the Congo minimum wage works out to about CDF 436,800 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

National minimum wage

Minimum wage in Democratic Republic of the Congo

CDF 1,680 per day

Effective 2009-01-01 · Source: en.wikipedia.org

Very dated figure. Expressed per day.

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Wage (CDF, per day)

Hours per week

Hourly: CDF 210.00
Daily: CDF 1,680
Weekly: CDF 8,400
Monthly: CDF 36,400
Annual: CDF 436,800

Roughly $16 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: CDF 210.00
Weekly (40h): CDF 8,400
Monthly: CDF 36,400
Annual: CDF 436,800

Approximately $16 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).

Minimum wage in Democratic Republic of the Congo: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Democratic Republic of the Congo?: The minimum wage in Democratic Republic of the Congo is CDF 1,680 per day, effective 2009-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Democratic Republic of the Congo minimum wage works out to about CDF 436,800 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Very dated figure. Expressed per day.