MigrantoAverage salary in Egypt
What people take home per month and earn per year, by industry and against other countries
Wages in Egypt
82% of gross pay stays in hand after income tax and employee contributions
Per employee, all industries
Take-home / mo
EGP 5,040
Gross / yr
EGP 73,600
Salaries in Egypt by industry
Take-home pay by industry against the national average
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Key facts
Salaries in Egypt in numbers
Every neighbour pays more
All 4 neighbouring countries pay a higher average wage, led by Israel at EGP 191,000 against EGP 5,040 here.
Among the lowest-paying countries in the world
#164 of 169 by average take-home pay, at EGP 5,040 a month.
14% of the world median wage
Take-home averages EGP 5,040 a month, against EGP 37,200 in the middle country worldwide.
Finance & insurance is paid unusually poorly in Egypt
Here it sits at +15% against the national average, where the same industry usually sits at +57%.
Industries pay unusually close together
Wholesale & retail sits at the bottom on EGP 4,310 a month, 1.5× below the best-paid industry, where a typical country stretches 3.1×. Which industry you land in matters less here than in most places.
Agriculture & fishing is where the country places highest
It ranks #85 of 105 in the world, while Egypt ranks #164 of 169 on pay overall.
How salaries in Egypt compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same take-home figure
Industries against the world
Where this country pays an industry more, or less, than that industry is usually paid
Pays more than usual here
- Agriculture & fishing-2% here, usually -38%
- Construction+15% here, usually -7%
- Hospitality & food-9% here, usually -27%
Pays less than usual here
- Finance & insurance+15% here, usually +57%
- Professional & scientific+1% here, usually +35%
- IT & communication+13% here, usually +47%
“Usually” is what the same industry pays above or below the national average in a typical country
Data source: Mean monthly earnings 2024 (ILOSTAT), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Take-home in Egypt
EGP 2,290/mo
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Cost of living
EGP 6,650
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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 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 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.
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 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.
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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