National minimum wage
Minimum wage in Sierra Leone
SLE 800 per month
Effective 2023 · Source: minimum-wage.org
Redenominated Leone. Rising to SLE 1,200 in April 2026.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- SLE 4.62
- Daily
- SLE 36.92
- Weekly
- SLE 185
- Monthly
- SLE 800
- Annual
- SLE 9,600
Roughly $35 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
- SLE 4.62
- Weekly (40h)
- SLE 185
- Monthly
- SLE 800
- Annual
- SLE 9,600
Approximately $35 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in Sierra Leone: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Sierra Leone?
- The minimum wage in Sierra Leone is SLE 800 per month, effective 2023.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Sierra Leone minimum wage works out to about SLE 9,600 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Redenominated Leone. Rising to SLE 1,200 in April 2026.