MigrantoAverage salary in Algeria
Gross and take-home pay, by industry and against other countries
Average salary
Take-home / mo
DZD 67,000
Gross / yr
DZD 981,000
Algeria's economy runs heavily on oil and gas, with a large public sector built around it. Pay comes out in the world's middle and the upper band for the region, and tax leaves you with most of what you make.
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Take-home in Algeria
DZD 23,900/mo
vs DZD 160,000 in your country
Cost of living
DZD 10,500
vs DZD 107,000 in your country
Potential savings
DZD 13,400
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How salaries in Algeria compare
Algeria ranks in the upper tier of African pay and around the global middle, a standing that rests largely on its energy wealth rather than a wide spread of industries. It pays decently for the region; the thing to weigh is how much of that rides on one resource.
Data source: National statistics 2021, adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Algeria?
The average salary in Algeria is DZD 81,700 a month before tax, or DZD 67,000 take-home after tax and social contributions. Over a year that's DZD 981,000 before tax and DZD 804,000 after.
What is the average salary in Algeria in US dollars?
The average salary in Algeria in US dollars is about $7,344 a year before tax, or $502 a month after tax.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Algeria?
A typical person in Algeria spends about DZD 24,800 a month, while the average take-home pay is DZD 67,000. How much you need to live comfortably depends on the city, your family situation, and how you usually spend. See the cost of living in Algeria for the full picture.
What is a good salary in Algeria?
A good salary in Algeria is generally one above the national average — more than DZD 67,000 take-home a month, or DZD 981,000 gross a year. But a lot depends on your spending, where you live, and your financial goals.
Is Algeria a high-salary country?
Moderately. By average after-tax pay, Algeria is ahead of 39% of countries worldwide and ranks 7th out of 42 countries in Africa.
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