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Gross and take-home pay, by industry and against other countries
Average salary
Take-home / mo
EGP 5,040
Gross / yr
EGP 73,600
Egypt is a large, diverse economy — industry, energy, tourism, a real services sector — yet pay for a solid career still lands low when you measure it against the rest of the world. A modest slice goes to tax, so you keep most of what you earn, which counts for something when the headline figure is already small.
Salaries in Egypt by industry
Your field nudges your pay rather than ruling it. The resource-heavy lines — mining, energy, construction — pay best, while health care, personal services, and retail pay least. If you're moving with a profession, expect the kind of job to move your earnings somewhat, not transform them.
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Take-home in Egypt
EGP 2,290/mo
vs EGP 62,400 in your country
Cost of living
EGP 6,650
vs EGP 41,600 in your country
Potential savings
−EGP 4,370
more than in your country
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How salaries in Egypt compare
Egypt is among the world's lower earners, and within Africa it sits in the lower-middle rather than at the floor. It's a big economy with plenty of people competing for work, and that weight of supply keeps individual pay from climbing far, even where the work itself is skilled.
Data source: Mean monthly earnings 2024 (ILOSTAT), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Egypt?
The average salary in Egypt is EGP 6,130 a month before tax, or EGP 5,040 take-home after tax and social contributions. Over a year that's EGP 73,600 before tax and EGP 60,500 after.
What is the average salary in Egypt in US dollars?
The average salary in Egypt in US dollars is about $1,416 a year before tax, or $97 a month after tax.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Egypt?
A typical person in Egypt spends about EGP 12,000 a month, while the average take-home pay is EGP 5,040. 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 Egypt for the full picture.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Egypt?
The highest-paying jobs in Egypt are in mining, energy, and construction. Take-home pay in these industries averages around EGP 6,600 a month (about EGP 96,700 gross a year), roughly 31% above the national average.
What are the lowest-paying jobs in Egypt?
Retail is the lowest-paying industry in Egypt. Pay there averages around EGP 4,310 a month take-home (about EGP 63,000 gross a year). For comparison, the highest-paying industries pay about 1.5 times more.
What is a good salary in Egypt?
A good salary in Egypt is generally one above the national average — more than EGP 5,040 take-home a month, or EGP 73,600 gross a year. But a lot depends on your spending, where you live, and your financial goals.
Is Egypt a high-salary country?
No. By average after-tax pay, Egypt is ahead of 3% of countries worldwide and ranks 37th out of 42 countries in Africa.
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