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EGP 84,000 per year
Employing in Egypt
Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Egypt.
Minimum Wage
EGP 84,000
per year
Employer costs
~68.75%
of salary
Employee costs
~11%
of salary
Minimum Wage
Employer costs
- Health Insurance: 25%
- Emergency Relief Fund: 25%
- Social Security: 18.75%
Employee costs
- Social Security Contribution: 11%
Taxes
Estimated employer contributions of approximately 68.75%, and employee contributions of approximately 11% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.
Employee Taxes
0%
E£0 – E£40,000
10%
E£40,000 – E£55,000
15%
E£55,000 – E£70,000
20%
E£70,000 – E£200,000
22.5%
E£200,000 – E£400,000
25%
E£400,000 – E£600,000
27.5%
E£1,200,000+
- Social Security Contribution 11%
Employer Taxes & Contributions
Estimated Employer Cost
~68.75%
Health Insurance
25%
Emergency Relief Fund
25%
Social Security
18.75%
Working hours
Working hours per week
48 hours per week
Leave
Annual leave
21 days per year
Personal/Carer's leave
180 days per year. Medical certificate required
Public holidays in Egypt
Christmas Day (orthodox)
2026-01-07
Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day
2026-01-25
Sinai Liberation Day
2026-04-25
Labour Day
2026-05-01
June 30 Revolution
2026-07-02
Revolution Day
2026-07-23
Armed Forces Day
2026-10-06
Termination
Notice period
60 days minimum
Probation period
0 – 90 days
