Talent Wiki - Algeria
Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Algeria
Capital
Algiers
Currency
Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Languages
Arabic, Berber
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$4,151
Employer Tax
26%
Talent Overview
A regional power in the North African region, Algeria has the highest human development index among the non-island African countries. The country’s economy is supported by rich natural gas and oil reserves. It is regarded as one of the largest economies on the continent.
Major economic hubs:
Algiers, Oran, Constantine
Skills in demand:
Engineers, Software engineers, Area managers, Sales executives, Sales managers
Local Universities
The top local universities in Algeria, along with their world rankings, are added below:
Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediène
Ranking
Local: 1
World: 3860
Université Mohamed Boudiaf de M’sila
Ranking
Local: 2
World: 3884
Université Abou Bekr Belkaid de Tlemcen
Ranking
Local: 3
World: 4116
Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif
Ranking
Local: 4
World: 4153
Salary Data
Some of the common jobs and their monthly salaries in Algeria are listed below:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (DZD) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Accountant | 134,000 | 974 |
| Office Manager | 155,000 | 1,127 |
| Secretary | 81,500 | 592 |
| Financial analyst | 238,000 | 1,730 |
| Business analyst | 226,000 | 1,643 |
Talent Sourcing Tips
Top Local Job Boards:
Number of LinkedIn users:
3,144,000
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Employing in Algeria
In Algeria, a large number of the labor population is employed in the services sector. Get to know more about the rules and regulations prevailing in the country for a smooth employment process.
Employee Contract
Employment contracts can be oral or written, but a written form is mostly preferred. The language of the contract can be Arabic or French, depending on the familiarity of both parties.
Probation Period
Algeria follows a probationary period of six months.
Public and Provincial Holidays 2023
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 12 Jan | Berber New Year | Public Holiday |
| 22 Apr | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 23 Apr | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 1 May | May Day | Public Holiday |
| 29 Jun | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 30 Jun | Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 5 Jul | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 19 Jul | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 28 Jul | Day of Achura (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 27 Sep | The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 1 Nov | Anniversary of the Revolution | Public Holid |
Employee leaves
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 30 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 15 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 14 weeks | yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
Algeria follows a monthly payroll cycle
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Algeria is 18,000 Algerian dinars (170 dollars) per month.
Overtime Pay
The Algerian labor law prohibits forced overtime employment. No employee should work beyond 8 hours of overtime a week. However, they are entitled to overtime pay of 50% of the regular hourly rate for their extra work.
Bonus
13th Month Pay:
Algeria does not have statutory 13th-month pay.
Employee Benefits:
Below are some statutory benefits that Algerian employers offer their employees:
- Maternity leave
- Paternity leave
- Social security benefits
Taxes
Employer Payroll Tax:
Algeria has extensive social security benefits and covers retirement, illness, unemployment, and work accidents. Employers contribute 26% of the employees’ gross salary for social security contributions.
Employee Payroll Tax:
Employees contribute 9% of their gross salary towards social security.
Employee Income Tax:
Algeria follows a progressive income tax structure for individual taxpayers.
| Annual taxable income (DZD) | Rate (%) |
| Less than 240,000 | 0 |
| 240,001 to 480,000 | 23 |
| 480,001 to 960,000 | 27 |
| 960,001 to 1,920,000 | 30 |
| 1,920,001 to 3,840,000 | 33 |
| More than 3, 840,000 | 35 |
VAT:
A standard rate of 19% is followed in Algeria.
Offboarding & Termination
Permanent employment in Algeria can be terminated due to redundancy, serious misconduct, or economic reasons.
The notice period followed in Algeria ranges from six to twelve months.
Severance pay is allowed only for those employees who completed at least 2 years of employment in the firm. Employees will be entitled to 15 days’ wage for each completed service year.
Visa and Immigration
Entry visas are required for specific nationalities (eg: EU, US), while citizens of countries such as Morocco and Tunisia do not need an entry visa. Foreigners need temporary work authorization along with a work visa to stay and have employment in the country. It is renewable and is given a maximum validity of 2 years.
