Expand your global workforce in Cameroon
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Cameroon
Capital
Yaoundé
Currency
Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Languages
French, English
GDP per Capita
$1,574
Employer Tax
2.5%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly, Weekly
Talent overview
Cameroon, located in the sub-Saharan region of Africa, is a country rich in oils and minerals. Primary occupations in Cameroon are agriculture, mining, and commerce. Major industries in Cameroon are petroleum production and refining, textile, food processing, and aluminum production.
Major economic hubs:
Yaounde, Douala, Bameda, Bafoussam
Skills in demand:
Fashion Designing, Blogging, Photography, Web Design, Graphite Design
Cameroon
Top local universities in Cameroon
Université de Yaoundé I
Ranking
Local: 1
World: 7854
Universite’ de Dschang
Ranking
Local: 2
World: 7947
University of Buea
Ranking
Local: 3
World: 8726
Universite’ de Ngaoundere
Ranking
Local: 4
World: 8904
Institut Catholique de Yaoundé
Ranking
Local: 5
World: 9243
Top Local Job Boards
Cameroonjobs, Jobinfocamer, Njorku
Number of LinkedIn users
1,041,000
Top Recruitment Agencies
Where to find talent
Top Local Job Boards:
Top Local Job Boards
Number of LinkedIn users:
Number of LinkedIn users
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Salary Data
Some common jobs with average monthly salaries are mentioned below:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (XAF) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 923,000 | 1,549 |
| General Manager | 831,000 | 1,395 |
| Business Development Manager | 701,000 | 1,176 |
| Financial Analyst | 608,000 | 1,020 |
| Business Analyst | 574,000 | 963 |
| Project Manager | 526,000 | 883 |
Employ in Cameroon
Employing in Cameroon
Below are the key points an employer must keep in mind while seeking employees in Cameroon
Employee Contract
An employment contract in Cameroon must mention the period for which it is drafted. The currency of compensation must be XAF instead of a foreign currency. Employment contracts of more than three months must be written and not verbal.
Probation Period
The probation period for employees in Cameroon is up to six months.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| February 11 | Youth Day | National Holiday |
| March 31 | Eid al-Fitr | National Holiday |
| April 18 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| May 1 | Labour Day | National Holiday |
| May 20 | National Day | National Holiday |
| May 29 | Ascension Day | National Holiday |
| June 7 | Eid al-Adha | National Holiday |
| August 15 | Assumption of Mary | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 18 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | upto 180 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 14 weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Payroll in Cameroon
Payroll cycle
The payroll cycle in Cameroon is Monthly or Weekly.
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Cameroon is set to 43,969 CFA per month.
Overtime pay
The standard working week in Cameroon is a maximum of 40 hours per week. Overtime is legal and must be compensated as given below:
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How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax
| Scheme | Employer’s Contribution |
| Old-age, Invalidity and Death Insurance | 4.20% |
| Occupational Risk | Low risk (Group A) – 1.75%
Medium risk (Group B) – 2.5% High risk (Group C) – 5% |
| Family Benefits | 7% for employees covered by the general scheme, including domestic workers and house staff
5.65% for employees covered by agricultural and other similar schemes 3.7% for private education staff |
Employee Payroll Tax
| Scheme | Employee’s Contribution |
| Old-age, Invalidity and Death Insurance | 4.20% |
Employee Income Tax
The tax assessment year in Cameroon runs from January 1 through December 31. Current rates of tax for income from employment income are as follows:
| Annual Income (Central African CFA Franc, XAF) | Tax Rate |
| 0 to 2,000,000 | 10.00% |
| 2,000,001 to 3,000,000 | 15% |
| 3,000,001 to 5,000,000 | 25% |
| Above 5,000,001 | 35% |
VAT
The standard rate for VAT in Cameroon is 19.25%.
Bonus
13th-Month Pay
The 13th-month bonus is not mandatory for employers in Cameroon.
Employee Benefits
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Maternity Leave
- Housing Fund
- National Employment Fund
Employee offboarding
Employment in Cameroon can be terminated both by the employee and the employer. The employer can terminate the employment based on substantial grounds such as gross misconduct, wilful insubordination, or breach of contract. If the employment is terminated without any grounds, the employer must pay a severance to the employee.
The notice period in Cameroon for both permanent employees and employees on probation is one month.
Severance pay in Cameroon is mandatory for employees who are terminated after two years of service. The Ministry of Labor determines the amount for the severance.
Visa and
immigration
A work visa is mandatory for individuals traveling to Cameroon for employment purposes. For this, the candidate must present proof that they will be earning money in Cameroon and an employment contract. The candidate must also submit their CVs and a detailed job description for the visa, amongst other paperwork.
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Overtime Pay
Minimum Wage
Overtime Pay
| Overtime task during | Overtime pay |
| First 8 hours | 20% of the hourly salary |
| Second 8 hours | 30% of the hourly salary |
| The next 4 hours | 40% of the hourly salary |
| Sundays | 40% of the hourly salary |
| Night | 50% of the hourly salary |
Visa and Immigration