MigrantoAverage salary in Tunisia
What people take home per month and earn per year, by industry and against other countries
Wages in Tunisia
81% of gross pay stays in hand after income tax and employee contributions
Per employee, all industries
Take-home / mo
TND 828
Gross / yr
TND 12,200
Salaries in Tunisia by industry
Take-home pay by industry against the national average
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Key facts
Salaries in Tunisia in numbers
Every neighbour pays more
All 3 neighbouring countries pay a higher average wage, led by Italy at TND 6,770 against TND 828 here.
Stands far higher in Africa than in the world
#15 of 42 in Africa, against #130 of 169 worldwide.
40% of the world median wage
Take-home averages TND 828 a month, against TND 2,090 in the middle country worldwide.
Mining & quarrying is paid unusually well in Tunisia
Here it sits at +54% against the national average, where the same industry usually sits at +24%.
Finance & insurance pays the most
It averages TND 1,390 a month, 67% above the national average of TND 828.
Public-sector work pays above average
Public administration, education and health together average TND 1,020 a month, 23% above the national average.
How salaries in Tunisia 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
- Mining & quarrying+54% here, usually +24%
- Education+43% here, usually +16%
- Transport & storage+23% here, usually +0%
Pays less than usual here
- Professional & scientific+14% here, usually +35%
- Other services-37% here, usually -19%
- Manufacturing-22% here, usually -6%
“Usually” is what the same industry pays above or below the national average in a typical country
Data source: Mean monthly earnings 2019 (ILOSTAT), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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TND 480/mo
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Tunisia?
The average salary in Tunisia is TND 1,020 a month before tax, or TND 828 take-home after tax and social contributions. Over a year that's TND 12,200 before tax and TND 9,930 after.
What is the average salary in Tunisia in US dollars?
The average salary in Tunisia in US dollars is about $4,188 a year before tax, or $283 a month after tax.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tunisia?
The highest-paying jobs in Tunisia are in finance, mining, and IT. Take-home pay in these industries averages around TND 1,390 a month (about TND 20,500 gross a year), roughly 67% above the national average.
What is a good salary in Tunisia?
A good salary in Tunisia is generally one above the national average — more than TND 828 take-home a month, or TND 12,200 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 Tunisia?
A typical person in Tunisia spends about TND 784 a month, while the average take-home pay is TND 828. 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 Tunisia for the full picture.
What are the lowest-paying jobs in Tunisia?
Agriculture is the lowest-paying industry in Tunisia. Pay there averages around TND 515 a month take-home (about TND 7,650 gross a year). For comparison, the highest-paying industries pay about 2.7 times more.
Is Tunisia a high-salary country?
No. By average after-tax pay, Tunisia is ahead of 23% of countries worldwide and ranks 15th out of 42 countries in Africa.
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