MigrantoAverage salary in Rwanda
What people take home per month and earn per year, by industry and against other countries
Wages in Rwanda
88% of gross pay stays in hand after income tax and employee contributions
Per employee, all industries
Take-home / mo
RWF 74,900
Gross / yr
RWF 1M
Salaries in Rwanda by industry
Take-home pay by industry against the national average
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Key facts
Salaries in Rwanda in numbers
Energy & utilities pays the most, and by an unusual margin
It averages RWF 314,000 a month, +320% against the national average, where the same industry usually sits at +36%.
Industries pay unusually far apart
Agriculture & fishing sits at the bottom on RWF 32,300 a month, 9.7× below the best-paid industry, where a typical country stretches 3.1×. Which industry you land in matters more here than in most places.
Every neighbour pays more
All 5 neighbouring countries pay a higher average wage, led by DR Congo at RWF 435,000 against RWF 74,900 here.
Among the lowest-paying countries in the world
#169 of 169 by average take-home pay, at RWF 74,900 a month.
7% of the world median wage
Take-home averages RWF 74,900 a month, against RWF 1,050,000 in the middle country worldwide.
Public-sector work pays above average
Public administration, education and health together average RWF 203,000 a month, 171% above the national average.
How salaries in Rwanda 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
- Energy & utilities+320% here, usually +36%
- Professional & scientific+259% here, usually +35%
- Health & social work+208% here, usually +12%
Pays less than usual here
- Mining & quarrying-8% here, usually +24%
- Agriculture & fishing-57% here, usually -38%
“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 Rwanda
RWF 92,800/mo
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Cost of living
RWF 32,300
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Potential savings
RWF 60,500
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Rwanda?
The average salary in Rwanda is RWF 85,200 a month before tax, or RWF 74,900 take-home after tax and social contributions. Over a year that's RWF 1,020,000 before tax and RWF 899,000 after.
What is the average salary in Rwanda in US dollars?
The average salary in Rwanda in US dollars is about $696 a year before tax, or $51 a month after tax.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rwanda?
The highest-paying jobs in Rwanda are in energy, professional, and finance. Take-home pay in these industries averages around RWF 314,000 a month (about RWF 4,330,000 gross a year), roughly 320% above the national average.
What is a good salary in Rwanda?
A good salary in Rwanda is generally one above the national average — more than RWF 74,900 take-home a month, or RWF 1,020,000 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 Rwanda?
A typical person in Rwanda spends about RWF 66,100 a month, while the average take-home pay is RWF 74,900. 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 Rwanda for the full picture.
What are the lowest-paying jobs in Rwanda?
Agriculture is the lowest-paying industry in Rwanda. Pay there averages around RWF 32,300 a month take-home (about RWF 440,000 gross a year). For comparison, the highest-paying industries pay about 9.7 times more.
Is Rwanda a high-salary country?
No. By average after-tax pay, Rwanda is ahead of 0% of countries worldwide and ranks 42nd out of 42 countries in Africa.
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