Expand your global workforce in Lebanon
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Lebanon
Capital
Beirut
Currency
Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages
Arabic, French
GDP per Capita
$6,107.45
Employer Tax
22.5%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Talent overview
The Lebanese Republic, or the Republic of Lebanon, is in Western Asia. Lebanon has an economic freedom score of 47.3, thus ranking it as the 162nd freest country. The Republic of Lebanon has been improving its GDP per capita since few years. The country is ranked 12th out of 14 countries in the region of North Africa and the Middle East.
Major economic hubs:
Beirut, Tyre, Tripoli
Skills in demand:
IT Engineers, Software Developers, General Managers
Lebanon
Top local universities in Lebanon
Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (Saint-Joseph University of Beirut)
RANKING
Local: 3
World : 2767
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Number of LinkedIn users:
1,018,000
Top Recruitment Agencies:
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Salary Data
The average monthly salary of some jobs available in Lebanon are as follows:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (LBP) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 4,540,000 LBP | 3053 USD |
| Information Technology Manager | 3,670,000 LBP | 2468 USD |
| Business Development Manager | 3,610,000 LBP | 2427 USD |
| Financial Analyst | 2,970,000 LBP | 1997 USD |
| Project Manager | 2,740,000 LBP | 1842 USD |
Employ in Lebanon
Employing in Lebanon
Employers must know the country’s employment laws, benefits, payroll, and taxes to hire employees in Lebanon. This section will provide the employer with the basics of what to prepare when onboarding individuals from Lebanon.
Employee Contract
The language of the employment contract must be in Arabic or French or a language understandable to both parties.
Probation Period
In Lebanon, the probation period is 30 days.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year | National Holiday |
| January 6 | Orthodox Christmas | National Holiday |
| February 9 | St Maron’s Day | National Holiday |
| February 14 | Commemoration of the Assasination of PM Rafic Hariri | National Holiday |
| March 25 | Feast of the Annunciation | National Holiday |
| March 31 | Eid al-Fitr | National Holiday |
| April 1 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday |
| April 18 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| April 18 | Orthodox Good Friday | National Holiday |
| April 20 | Orthodox Easter Day | National Holiday |
| April 20 | Easter Sunday | National Holiday |
| April 21 | Orthodox Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| May 1 | Labor Day | National Holiday |
| May 4 | Martyr’s Day | National Holiday |
| May 11 | Liberation and Resistance Holiday | National Holiday |
| May 25 | Liberation and Resistance Day | National Holiday |
| June 7 | Eid al-Adha | National Holiday |
| June 8 | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National Holiday |
| June 27 | Muharram | National Holiday |
| July 6 | Ashoura | National Holiday |
| August 15 | Assumption of Mary | National Holiday |
| September 5 | The Prophet’s Birthday | National Holiday |
| November 22 | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type Of Leave | Number of Days | Mandatory |
| Annual Leaves | 15 days | Yes |
| Sick Leaves | Maximum 90 days for employees worked for more than 10 years | Yes |
| Maternity Leaves | 10 weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Payroll in Lebanon
Payroll cycle
Employees in Lebanon are paid in Monthly.
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Lebanon is LBP 18,000,000 per month.
Overtime pay
The overtime pay in Lebanon is 50% of the normal wage for overtime work.
How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax:
| Type of Contribution | Contribution |
| Maternity and Sickness | 8% (maximum 200,000 LBP per month) |
| Family Benefit | 6% (maximum 90,000 LBP per month) |
| End of Service Insurance | 8.5% |
Employee Payroll Tax:
| Type of Contribution | Contribution |
| Medical Scheme | 3% (maximum 75,000 LBP per month) |
Employee Income Tax:
| Net Taxable Income
(LBP, Lebanese Pounds) |
Income Tax Rate |
| 0 – 360,000,000 | 2% |
| 360,000,000 – 900,000,000 | 4% |
| 900,000,000 – 1,800,000,000 | 7% |
| 1,800,000,000 – 3,600,000,000 | 11% |
| 3,600,000,000 – 7,200,000,000 | 15% |
| 7,200,000,000 to 13,500,000,000 | 20% |
| Above 13,500,000,000 | 25% |
VAT:
The standard rate of VAT is 11%.
Bonus
13th Month Pay:
There is no statutory law for the 13th-month pay bonus in Lebanon.
Employee Benefits:
- Annual Leaves
- Maternity and Paternity Benefits
- Medicare
- Allowances
Employee offboarding
In Lebanon, both employer and employee can terminate the employment contract. However, it has to be done in writing, and the employee must clear all the documents.
In Lebanon, the notice period is 30 days.
Any employee in Lebanon is entitled to severance pay for 12 months as End-of-Service insurance.
Visa and
immigration
In order to work in Lebanon, an individual must have a Work visa. However, the individual must provide the documents to support his stay, length of stay, and solvency. Also, the individual should provide the employment contract.
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