Talent Wiki - Chad
Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Chad
Capital
N'Djamena
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Languages
Arabic and French
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$743
Employer Tax
16.5%
Talent Overview
Chad is a developing country, with improving GDP ranks. The country’s primary occupations are agriculture and the oil industries for economic development. Additionally, Chad is working on better industrial infrastructure for services to get better economic developments.
Major economic hubs:
N'Djamena, Moundou, Sarh, Abéché
Skills in demand:
Information Technology Managers, Developers, Software engineers.
Local Universities
Top Universities in Chad are follows:
Université de N’Djaména
Ranking:
Local: 1
World: 11634
Université de Moundou
Ranking:
Local: 2
World: 13168
École Nationale d’Administration, Tchad
Ranking:
Local: 3
World: 13338
Université Emi Koussi
Ranking:
Local: 4
World: 13365
Université des Sciences et de Technologie d’Ati
Ranking:
Local: 5
World: 13538
Salary Data
Average monthly salary of some jobs available in Chad is as follows:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (XAF) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 1,030,000 XAF | 1680 USD |
| General Manager | 1,000,000 XAF | 1630 USD |
| Business Development Manager | 800,000 XAF | 1300 USD |
| Human Resource Manager | 750,000 XAF | 1225 USD |
| Accounting Manager | 750,000 XAF | 1225 USD |
| Financial Analyst | 700,000 XAF | 1140 USD |
| Project Manager | 600,000 XAF | 980 USD |
Talent Sourcing Tips
Top Local Job Boards:
Careersinafrica, CAGlobalint, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn
Number of LinkedIn users:
70,280
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Employing in Chad
Employment in Chad is overseen by several legal instruments, from the Constitution to laws on social security schemes. While onboarding an individual, the employer must know about it. This section mentions all the necessary information.
Employee Contract:
The language of the contract should be in the local language, Arabic and French. But to obtain a work permit for foreign employees, the employment contract must be translated into English.
Probation Period
The probation period in Chad is 30 days.
Public and Provincial Holidays 2023
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2 Jan | New Year observed | Public Holiday |
| 8 Mar | International Women’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 10 Apr | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| 22 Apr | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 1 May | May Day | Public Holiday |
| 29 Jun | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 11 Aug | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 27 Sep | The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 1 Nov | All Saints’ Day | Public Holiday |
| 28 Nov | Proclamation of the Republic | Public Holiday |
| 1 Dec | Freedom and Democracy Day | Public Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 24 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 5 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 98 days | Yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
The payroll cycle in Chad is Hourly and Monthly.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Chad is 303 XAF per hour.
Overtime Pay
The overtime pay varies based on the work done on the weekly rest day and public holidays.
Bonus
13th Month Pay:
There is no statutory law in Chad for 13th month pay salary.
Employee Benefits:
- Family Allowance
- Injury Insurance
- Old-age Pension
Taxes
Employer Payroll Tax:
| Funds | Employer Contributions | Limited to |
| Family Allowance | 7.50% | Up to 500,000XAF per month |
| Work-Related Accident | 4% | Up to 500,000XAF per month |
| Pension | 5% | Up to 500,000XAF per month |
Employee Payroll Tax:
| Funds | Employe Contributions | Limited to |
| Pension | 3.50% | Up to 500,000XAF per month |
Employee Income Tax:
| Annual Taxable Income | Tax Rates |
| Ranging from 0 to 800,000 XAF | 0 |
| Ranging from 800,001 to 2,500,000 XAF | 10% |
| Ranging from 2,500,001 to 7,500,000 XAF | 20% |
| Above 7,500,000 XAF | 30% |
VAT:
The standard rate of VAT in Chad is 18%.
Offboarding & Termination
Both parties, employee and employer, can terminate the employment contract with a notice period. Moreover, if the contract specifies a limited time period of employment, it will terminate automatically after the completion. However, the employer can terminate the contract if there is any misconduct on the employee’s part.
The notice period in Chad is 60 days.
In Chad, the severance pay varies on the years of service provided as well as the reason for dismissal. If any of the parties terminate the employment contract with no misconduct, the employees are entitled to severance pay:
| Years of Service | Severance Pay |
| From 2 to 5 years of service | 25% of the gross salary per year |
| From 5 to 10 years of service | 30% of the gross salary per year |
| Above 10 years of service | 35% of the gross salary per year |
If there is a dismissal of the employee due to a work injury or accident:
| Years of Service | Severance Pay |
| From 2 to 5 years of service | 30% of the gross salary per year |
| From 5 to 10 years of service | 35% of the gross salary per year |
| Above 10 years of service | 40% of the gross salary per year |
Visa and Immigration
The individuals can apply for a single entry visa or a multiple entry visa, with 30 days and 90 days of validity respectively. Further, the visa can be extended to a work permit by the individual based on the stay for work purposes. However, the individual must provide all the personal details with documents and the employment contract.
