Minimum wage
Cameroon minimum wage 2026
What the law says about a minimum wage in Cameroon.
Current minimum wage
Cameroon sets its minimum wage (SMIG) by decree. A 2024 decree on state employees repealed the 2023 decree that set the general rate, so the current general rate could not be confirmed from an official text and is not shown.
Rates by type of work
| Category | Minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Agriculture and related sectors | F CFA 45,000 a month |
| State employees under the Labour Code | F CFA 43,969 a month |
Cameroon minimum wage: common questions
What is the minimum wage in Cameroon?
Cameroon sets its minimum wage (SMIG) by decree. A 2024 decree on state employees repealed the 2023 decree that set the general rate, so the current general rate could not be confirmed from an official text and is not shown.
Does Cameroon have a national minimum wage?
Yes, the law provides for one, but we do not show a figure we could not confirm from an official text.
Source: the national law and gazette. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.