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Expand your global workforce in Ivory Coast

Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Ivory Coast.

Capital

Yamoussoukro

Currency

West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Languages

French

GDP per Capita

$2,430.31

Employer Tax

18.25%-21.25%

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Talent overview

Côte d’Ivoire has an economic freedom score of 61.6, making the country’s economy the 76th freest in the 2022 Index and ranks 4th among the sub-Saharan African countries. The economy is heavily dependent on the Cocco and coffee agriculture, and the country is one of the largest exporter of cocco in the world.

Major economic hubs:

San José, Heredia, Cartago

Skills in demand:

Tourism, Engineers

Top local universities in Ivory Coast

Cote Divoire Uni1

Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny

Ranking

Local: 1

World: 6887

Cote Divoire Uni2

Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny

Ranking

Local: 2

World: 8388

Cote Divoire Uni3

École Nationale Supérieure de Statistique et d’Economie Appliquée

Ranking

Local: 3

World: 9670

Cote Divoire Uni4

École Nationale d’Administration de Côte d’Ivoire

Ranking

Local: 4

World: 9775

Cote Divoire Uni5

Université Alassane Ouattara

Ranking

Local: 5

World: 10400

Top Local Job Boards

Reliefweb, ngojobsinafrica, Abidjan4you

Number of LinkedIn users

1,071,300

Top Recruitment Agencies

Globalcareercompany, expressglobalemployment

Where to find talent

Top Local Job Boards:

Number of LinkedIn users:

Top Recruitment Agencies:

Salary Data

Some of the popular jobs and their respective monthly salary are discussed here:

Job Title Average Monthly Salary (XOF) Average Monthly Salary (USD)
Financial Manager 674,000 1081.80
General Manager 562,000 902.03
Business Development Manager 550,000 882.77
Financial Analyst 442,000 709.43
Business Analyst 412,000 661.28
Project Manager 386,000 619.55

Employ in Ivory Coast

Employing in Côte d’Ivoire

Employment in Côte d’Ivoire is governed by a set of laws and regulations, which include, 2015 labor laws and the related pre-existing decrees, interprofessional collective bargaining agreement of 1977, internal company rules and employment contracts. Read forward to better understand the working conditions in the country.

Employee Contract

The employment contract needs to be written in French.

Probation period

The probationary period in Côte d’Ivoire ranges from 8 days to three months.

Public and Provincial Holidays 2023

Date Name Type
1 Jan New Year Public Holiday
10 Apr Easter Monday Public Holiday
18 Apr Day After Laila tou-Kadr Public Holiday
22 Apr Aid el-Fitr (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
1 May Labor Day Public Holiday
18 May Ascension Day Public Holiday
29 May Whit Monday Public Holiday
29 Jun Aid el-Kebir (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
7 Aug Independence Day Public Holiday
15 Aug Assumption of Mary Public Holiday
27 Sep The Day After Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
1 Nov All Saints Day Public Holiday
15 Nov National Peace Day Public Holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day Public Holiday

Employee Leaves

Type of Leave Time Period Mandatory
Annual Leave 2 days per month or 26 days Yes
Sick Leave 5 Days Yes
Maternity Leave 14 weeks Yes

Leave Compliance

Payroll in Ivory Coast

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Payroll cycle

The country follows a monthly payroll cycle.

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Minimum wage

The national minimum wage followed in the country is XOF 60,000.

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Overtime pay

Work done beyond the normal working time of 40 hours a week is considered overtime.  The payment for the extra hours cannot be less than the following:

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How taxes work

Employer Payroll Tax

Type Of Contribution Contribution
CNPS Retirement Fund 7.7%
Family allowances 5.75%
Work Injury 2-5%
Payroll taxes 2.8% for local employees, 12% for expatriates

Employee Payroll Tax

Type Of Contribution Contribution
CNPS Retirement Fund 6.3%

Employee Income Tax

Taxable income (XOF) Rate (%)
Over Not over
0 600,000 0
600,000 1,560,000 1.5
1,560,000 2,400,000 5
2,400,000 10

VAT

A standard rate of 18% VAT is followed.

Bonus

13th Month Pay

There is no statutory law for 13th-month pay in Côte d’Ivoire. However, both parties can choose based on mutual agreement.

Employee Benefits

  • Maternity leave
  • Universal healthcare system

Employee offboarding

Unless in case of gross negligence, termination has to be up on mutual agreement of both parties. Other instances of dismissal are the expiration of fixed term contracts and redundancy.

The usual notice period followed in Côte d’Ivoire ranges between one to four months.

Upon termination, compensation is provided for those employees who completed one year of service. The amount corresponds to a percentage of the monthly average wage for 12 months till the date of termination.

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Visa and
immigration

A work visa is needed for a foreign national to work in Côte d’Ivoire. In order to obtain a work visa, the following documents must be needed.

  • A valid passport
  • Copies of employment contract
  • Resume
  • Police background check
  • Medical certificate stating immunization against yellow fever
  • Professional references

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