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Expand your global workforce in Myanmar

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

Capital

Naypyidaw

Currency

Burmese Kyat (MMK)

Languages

Burmese (official), English

GDP per Capita

$1,235.59

Employer Tax

3%

Payroll Frequency

Daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly

Talent overview

Agriculture is the main occupation of Myanmar, and it constitutes almost 65% of the GDP and employs about 65% of the population. Other prominent industries in Myanmar are copper, tin, tungsten, cement, construction, and garments. 

Major economic hubs:

Naypyidaw, Yangon

Skills in demand:

Engineering (Civil and Petroleum), Sales and Business Development, Marketing and Creative design, and Software Programming.

Top local universities in Myanmar

Myanmar Uni1

Yangon University

Ranking

Local: 1

World: 9258

Myanmar Uni2

Mandalay University

Ranking

Local: 2

World: 10235

Myanmar Uni3

Yangon Technological University

Ranking

Local: 3

World: 10414

Myanmar Uni4

University of Computer Studies

Ranking

Local: 4

World:  11078

Myanmar Uni5

Yezin Agricultural University

Ranking

Local: 5

World:  11273

Top Local Job Boards

JobNet, Myjobs, JobsinYangon

Number of LinkedIn Users

828,800

Top Recruitment Agencies

Myanmar Human Capital Solutions, 40hrs, Executive Search

Where to find talent

Top Local Job Boards:

Number of LinkedIn users:

Top Recruitment Agencies:

Salary Data

Average monthly salary in Myanmar:

Job Title Average Monthly Salary (MMK) Average Monthly Salary (USD)
Accounting Manager 810,000 MMK 383 USD
Software Engineer 510,000 MMK 241 USD
Data Analyst 489,000 MMK 232 USD
UX Designer 388,000 MMK 184 USD
Product Manager 776,000 MMK 367 USD
Sales Manager 936,000 MMK 443 USD

Employ in Myanmar

Employing in Myanmar

Below listed are the key points an employer must keep in mind while seeking employees in Myanmar.

Employee Contract:

Generally, a particular language is not required in the LOA (letter of appointment); however, the Ministry of Labour requires that the Employment Contract be bilingual (both Burmese and English) upon registration.

Probation Period

The probationary period for employees in Myanmar is as per the employer’s discretion, however, it should be in accordance with the local labor laws.

Public and Provincial Holidays

Date Name Type
1 Jan New Year Holiday Public Holiday
4 Jan Independence Day Public Holiday
12 Feb Union Day Public Holiday
2 Mar Peasants’ Day Public Holiday
8 Mar Maha Shivaratri Hindu Holiday
24 Mar Full Moon Day of Tabaung Public Holiday
25 Mar Holi Hindu Holiday
25 Mar Day off for Full Moon Day of Tabaung Public Holiday
27 Mar Armed Forces’ Day Public Holiday
13 Apr Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) Public Holiday
14 Apr Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) Public Holiday
15 Apr Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) Public Holiday
16 Apr Maha Thingyan (Water Festival) Public Holiday
1 May Labor Day / May Day Public Holiday
17 Jun Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
19 Jul Martyrs’ Day Public Holiday
20 Jul Full Moon Day of Waso (Beginning of Buddhist Lent) Public Holiday
22 Jul Day off for Full Moon Day of Waso (Beginning of Buddhist Lent) Public Holiday
19 Aug Raksha Bandhan Hindu Holiday
26 Aug Janmashtami Hindu Holiday
7 Sep Ganesh Chaturthi Hindu Holiday
3 Oct Navaratri Hindu Holiday
12 Oct Dussehra Hindu Holiday
16 Oct Full Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday (End of Buddhist Lent) Public Holiday
17 Oct Full Moon Day of Thadingyut (End of Buddhist Lent) Public Holiday
18 Oct Full Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday (End of Buddhist Lent) Public Holiday
1 Nov Diwali/Deepavali (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
15 Nov Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone Holiday Public Holiday
16 Nov Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone Public Holiday
9 Dec National Day Public Holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day Public Holiday
31 Dec New Year Holiday Public Holiday

Employee Leaves:

Type of Leave Duration Mandatory
Annual Leave 10 days Yes
Sick Leave 30 days Yes
Maternity Leave 14 weeks Yes

Leave Compliance

Payroll in Myanmar

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Payroll cycle

Employees in Myanmar can be paid daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

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Minimum wage

As of 2022, the minimum wage followed in Myanmar is 4800 MMK per Day.

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Overtime pay

Maximum overtime permitted in Myanmar is 12 hours a week, paid at 200% of the standard hourly wage.

How taxes work

Employer Payroll Tax:

Type of Tax Rate
Social Security 3%

Employee Payroll Tax:

Type of Tax Rate
Social Security 2%

Employee Income Tax:

Employee Type Tax Rate
For Resident foreigners Progressive rates from 1% to 25%
For Non-resident foreigners Progressive rates from 1% to 25%

VAT:

There is no VAT in Myanmar; however, commercial tax is generally rated at 5%.

Bonus

13th Month Pay:
There is no legal provision for 13th-month pay in Myanmar. However, the employers can provide the bonus on their discretion. 

Employee Benefits:

  • Maternity Leave
  • Paternity Leave
  • Social Security
  • Medical Insurance

Employee offboarding

To terminate an employee for misconduct, the employer must state a list of misconduct offenses in the employment contract and ensure that the employee has had 3 written prior warnings and had the time to improve their performance before the termination.

The notice period in Myanmar is dependent on a mutual discussion between the employer and the employee, and should be in accordance with the labor laws of Myanmar.

Service length Severance Pay
Six months to One year Half month
One to two years One month
Two to three years One and Half months
Three to four years Three months
Four to six years Four months
Six to eight years Five months
Eight to ten years Six months
Ten to twenty years Eight months
Twenty to Twenty five years Ten months
Above Twenty five Thirteen months

 

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Visa and
immigration

The Stay Permit allows a foreigner to work for three months or one year without re-entry to Myanmar. A Stay Permit and a valid Multiple Journey Special re-entry Visa will enable a foreigner to work while traveling in and out of Myanmar.

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