Egypt minimum wage 2026
The legal minimum wage in Egypt, in EGP, with its history and the law behind it.
Applies to: private sector (national).
Effective 1 Mar 2025. Set by National Wages Council decision of 9 February 2025 (Labour Law 12 of 2003 then in force; council continues under Labour Law 14 of 2025).
Egypt's private sector minimum wage is set by the National Wages Council; the separate EGP 8,000 minimum announced for July 2026 applies to state employees, not private employers.
Minimum wage history, Egypt
Monthly rate in EGP. Each step is a change in the legal rate.
Every change we have on record
| Effective | Minimum wage | Legal instrument |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2025 | E£ 7,000 a month | National Wages Council decision of 9 February 2025 (Labour Law 12 of 2003 then in force; council continues under Labour Law 14 of 2025) |
| 1 May 2024 | E£ 6,000 a month | National Wages Council Decision No. 27 of 2024 (includes employer's social insurance share) |
| 1 Jan 2024 | E£ 3,500 a month | National Wages Council decision |
| 1 Jul 2023 | E£ 3,000 a month | National Wages Council decision |
| 1 Jan 2023 | E£ 2,700 a month | National Wages Council decision |
| 1 Jan 2022 | E£ 2,400 a month | National Wages Council, first private sector minimum wage |
Rates by type of work
| Category | Minimum wage |
|---|---|
| Part-time (temporary) work, net | E£ 28 an hour |
Egypt minimum wage: common questions
What is the minimum wage in Egypt?
The minimum wage in Egypt is E£ 7,000 a month, in EGP. It applies to: private sector (national). It took effect on 1 Mar 2025.
Which law sets the minimum wage in Egypt?
National Wages Council decision of 9 February 2025 (Labour Law 12 of 2003 then in force; council continues under Labour Law 14 of 2025).
When did the minimum wage last change in Egypt?
It moved from E£ 6,000 to E£ 7,000 per month on 1 Mar 2025. Our records of earlier rates start in 1 Jan 2022.
Does Egypt have different minimum wages for different jobs or places?
Yes. The law sets 1 separate rates by type of work or location, listed in the table on this page. The main figure above is the headline rate for private sector (national).
Source: National Wages Council decision of 9 February 2025 (Labour Law 12 of 2003 then in force; council continues under Labour Law 14 of 2025). Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.