Minimum Wages in Benin with effect from 01-03-2009 to 01-12-2013

Next revision of minimum wages is not announced by the Government.

Last update: 06-03-2014

Currency: XOF (Franc CFA Afrique de l'Ouest)

Minimum Wage per Month
31,625.00

Source

Guaranteed Minimum Wage (SMIG) is fixed by Decree of the Council of Ministers on the report of the Minister of Labour after a reasoned opinion of the National Labour Council (Article. 60).

Notes / Footnote

Calculation of Minimum Wage Rates
- Minimum wage is based on the legal number of working hours, which is 2400 hours of work per year for agricultural workers, and on 40 hours of work per week for other workers. (art. 142-143 of the Labour Code).
In March 2009, the Guaranteed Minimum Wage (SMIG) increased to 31,625 CFA francs per month from 27,500 CFA francs. There was an increase of 15%. The Guaranteed Minimum Wage has not been revised since 2009.
According to the General Labour Collective Agreement no salary can be less than the Guaranteed Minimum Wage (SMIG). SMIG is fixed by Decree of the Council of Ministers on the report of the Minister of Labour after a reasoned opinion of the National Labour Council (Article. 60).
According to Article 210 of the Labour Code, the guaranteed minimum wage may be revised every 3 years or when needed.
Minimum Wages in Benin are expected to be updated every 3 years. There may be revision in wages in the year 2013, though the announcement month is not known.
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