Expand your global workforce in Albania
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Albania
Capital
Tirana
Currency
Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages
Albanian
GDP per Capita
$7,315.65
Employer Tax
16.7%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Talent overview
Albania is a developing country whose recent transition from a centralized economy to a free-market economy has resulted in the country’s steady growth since 2014. The country currently ranks as the 50th freest economy in the world due to the shift. Tourism and Agriculture are the main drivers of its economic success and have provided employment for most citizens.
Major economic hubs:
Tirana, Durrës, and Fier
Skills in demand:
Call center operators, Industrial sewing machine operators, Waiters, and counter jobs, and Constructing technical
Albania
Top local universities in Albania
Universiteti i Tiranës
RANKING
Local: 1
World: 6608
Universiteti Epoka
RANKING
Local: 2
World: 6809
Universiteti Aleksandër Moisiu, Durrës
RANKING
Local: 3
World: 7959
Universiteti Politeknik i Tiranës
RANKING
Local: 4
World: 8240
Universiteti Europian i Tiranës
RANKING
Local: 5
World: 8317
Top Local Job Boards:
duapune.com, Jobisland Albania
Number of LinkedIn users:
539,900
Top Recruitment Agencies:
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Salary Data
Below are monthly salary ranges for jobs positions in Albania
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (ALL) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Accounting Manager | 118,000 | 1,202.53 |
| Software Support Engineer | 75,800 | 772.47 |
| Data Analyst | 88,100 | 897.82 |
| User Experience Designer | 89,200 | 909.03 |
| IT Project Manager | 155,000 | 1,579.59 |
| Sales Manager | 168,000 | 1,712.08 |
Employ in Albania
Employing in Albania
Albania is filled with highly skilled candidates that become a huge asset for any business. But before taking in talented employees from the country, employers must have known all about Albanian labor laws and regulations. The following sections offer a brief overview of the rules –
Employee Contract
Albanian employment contracts may be verbal or written. There is no statutory requirement on what language to use for the contract.
Probation Period
The probation period for Albanian employees is up to 3 months.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Type |
| January 1 & 2 | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| 14/03/2025 | Summer Day | National Holiday |
| 22/03/2025 | Nevruz Day | National Holiday |
| 30/03/2025 | Eid al-Fitr | National Holiday |
| ِApril 20 | Catholic/Orthodox Easter | National Holiday |
| 01/05/2025 | Workers’ Holiday | National Holiday |
| 06/06/2025 | Eid al-Adha | National Holiday |
| 05/09/2025 | Mother Teresa Day | National Holiday |
| 22/11/2025 | Alphabet Day | National Holiday |
| 28/11/2025 | National Day “Independence” | National Holiday |
| 29/11/2025 | National Liberation Day | National Holiday |
| 08/12/2025 | National Youth Day | National Holiday |
| 25/12/2025 | Christmas | National Holiday |
Employee Leave
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 20 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 14 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 365-290 days | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Payroll in Albania
Payroll cycle
Payroll in Albania is released either every month or every two weeks (if the salary is calculated hourly, daily, or weekly).
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Albania is at ALL 40,000.00 per month.
Overtime pay
Overtime work is discouraged in Albania. However, if necessary, employees are compensated with 125% of their hourly rate for extra work. Employees who work overtime during a rest day or public holiday are compensated a rest day or 150% of their salary..
How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax
| Contribution Type | Rate |
| Social Insurance | 16.7% |
| Health Insurance | 1.7% |
Employee Payroll Tax
| Contribution Type | Rate |
| Social Insurance | 9.5% |
| Health Insurance | 1.7% |
Employee Income Tax
| Annual tax base (ALL) | PIT rate (%) |
| 0 to 2,040,000 | 13 |
| Over 2,040,000 | 23 |
Business income
Net taxable income (taxable profit) from business for commercial individuals and the self-employed is taxed at the following progressive rates:
| Annual tax base (ALL) | PIT rate (%) |
| 0 to 14 million | *15 |
| Over 14 million | 23 |
VAT
The standard VAT rate is 20%.
Bonus
13th Month Pay
A 13th-month pay is not compulsory in Albania.
Employee Benefits
Albania offers a range of benefits for their employees. Below are some of them:
- Statutory Leaves
- Health Insurance Benefits
- Social Insurance
Employee offboarding
Employment contracts in Albania can either be in a definite or indefinite period, and the termination process and notice period for each classification vary. The termination will only occur for a definite employment duration when the contract expires. If the employee works beyond the end date, their contract shall be considered indefinite. The contract may be terminated for indefinite employment duration by either the employer or employee. A notice must be given stating the reason for termination.
The notice period for Albanian employees is generally one month.
A Severance Allowance may be given to an employee if the termination of the contract is immediate and is due to redundancy. Moreover, severance pay in the form of a seniority-related award may be given to an employee upon termination if they have served for three years or more. The pay will be equivalent to 15 days of work for each year completed.
Visa and
immigration
Expats seeking employment in Albania must legally secure a work permit to work in the country. They must also apply for a residence permit if they are required to stay more than 90 days in the country during 180 days. The following are types of residence permits that foreigners may apply for based on the duration of their stay:
- Type A – a residence permit that specifies the period for which the employee stays in the country;
- Type B – a residence permit that is limited for a definite period and can be renewed
- Type C – a residence permit that is permanent and guarantees its holder the right to enter, stay and exit the country
- Type S – a residence permit for seasonal workers.
- AL Blue Card – a renewable residence permit issued to highly qualified workers.
- AL-C Blue Card – a permanent residence permit issued to highly qualified workers.
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