MigrantoAverage salary in Liberia
What people take home per month and earn per year, by industry and against other countries
Wages in Liberia
88% of gross pay stays in hand after income tax and employee contributions
Per employee, all industries
Take-home / mo
LRD 36,200
Gross / yr
LRD 494,000
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Key facts
Salaries in Liberia in numbers
Every neighbour pays more
All 5 neighbouring countries pay a higher average wage, led by Guinea at LRD 50,800 against LRD 36,200 here.
28% of the world median wage
Take-home averages LRD 36,200 a month, against LRD 130,000 in the middle country worldwide.
How salaries in Liberia compare
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Data source: National statistics 2024, adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Take-home in Liberia
LRD 14,500/mo
vs LRD 219,000 in your country
Cost of living
LRD 3,640
vs LRD 146,000 in your country
Potential savings
LRD 10,900
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Liberia?
The average salary in Liberia is LRD 41,200 a month before tax, or LRD 36,200 take-home after tax and social contributions. Over a year that's LRD 494,000 before tax and LRD 435,000 after.
What is the average salary in Liberia in US dollars?
The average salary in Liberia in US dollars is about $2,712 a year before tax, or $199 a month after tax.
What is a good salary in Liberia?
A good salary in Liberia is generally one above the national average — more than LRD 36,200 take-home a month, or LRD 494,000 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 Liberia?
A typical person in Liberia spends about LRD 8,740 a month, while the average take-home pay is LRD 36,200. 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 Liberia for the full picture.
Is Liberia a high-salary country?
No. By average after-tax pay, Liberia is ahead of 15% of countries worldwide and ranks 25th out of 42 countries in Africa.
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