MigrantoAverage salary in Afghanistan
Gross and take-home pay, by industry and against other countries
Average salary
Take-home / mo
AFN 8,800
Gross / yr
AFN 115,000
Afghanistan is among the lowest-earning places anywhere, at the bottom both worldwide and within the region. Tax takes almost nothing from what you make — but the figure to begin with is very small, and that scarcity, not any deduction, is the whole picture for someone weighing a working life here.
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Take-home in Afghanistan
AFN 3,520/mo
vs AFN 77,000 in your country
Cost of living
AFN 15,800
vs AFN 51,400 in your country
Potential savings
−AFN 12,300
more than in your country
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How salaries in Afghanistan compare
Afghanistan sits at the bottom of the world and the bottom of Asia alike, with little above it on either scale. Years of conflict and a deeply strained economy have left few of the industries that lift pay, so the standing is what you'd expect — there is simply not much to earn.
Data source: Mean monthly earnings 2020 (ILOSTAT), adjusted to 2025 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Afghanistan?
The average salary in Afghanistan is AFN 9,570 a month before tax, or AFN 8,800 take-home after tax and social contributions. Over a year that's AFN 115,000 before tax and AFN 106,000 after.
What is the average salary in Afghanistan in US dollars?
The average salary in Afghanistan in US dollars is about $1,788 a year before tax, or $137 a month after tax.
What is a good salary in Afghanistan?
A good salary in Afghanistan is generally one above the national average — more than AFN 8,800 take-home a month, or AFN 115,000 gross a year. But a lot depends on your spending, where you live, and your financial goals.
Is Afghanistan a high-salary country?
No. By average after-tax pay, Afghanistan is ahead of 7% of countries worldwide and ranks 28th out of 30 countries in Asia.
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