Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Kazakhstan
Capital
Astana
Currency
Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages
Kazakh, Russian
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$11,290.90
Employer Tax
16% - 21%
Talent Overview
Kazakhstan is located in the Central Asia region and along the Soviet Republic. The country holds an economic freedom score of 64.4, therefore making the country the 64th freest country in 2022. The GDP of Kazakhstan has been in significant growth since 2021; Oil and gas are the major contributors to the GDP. Kazakhstan holds the rank of 11th out of 39 countries in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Major economic hubs:
Astana, Almaty, Nur-Sultan, and Shymkent
Skills in demand:
IT Professionals, General Managers, Software engineers, and Developers
Local Universities
The top five universities of Kazakhstan are as follows:
Local: 1
World: 2905
Local: 2
World: 3217
Local: 3
World: 3317
Local: 4
World: 4354
Local: 5
World: 4664
Salary Data
The table below mentions the average monthly salary of some jobs available in Kazakhstan:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (KZT) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 808,000 | 1741.82 |
| General Manager | 672,000 | 1448.64 |
| Business Development Manager | 655,000 | 1411.99 |
| Financial Analyst | 500,000 | 1077.86 |
| Business Analyst | 478,000 | 1030.43 |
| Project Manager | 455,000 | 980.85 |
This section includes all the information the employer must know about before onboarding an individual from Kazakhstan. Here the deductions, bonuses, and allowances are mentioned.
According to labor law, the employment contract in Kazakhstan must be in Kazakh or Russian.
In Kazakhstan, the probation period is a maximum of 3 months.
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | Public holiday |
| 2 Jan | New Year Holiday | Public holiday |
| 3 Jan | Day off for New Year’s Day | Public holiday |
| 7 Jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | Public holiday |
| 8 Mar | International Women’s Day | Public holiday |
| 21 Mar | Nauryz | Public holiday |
| 22 Mar | Nauryz Holiday | Public holiday |
| 23 Mar | Nauryz Holiday | Public holiday |
| 1 May | Unity Day | Public holiday |
| 7 May | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Public holiday |
| 8 May | Day off for Defender of the Fatherland Day | Public holiday |
| 9 May | Victory Day | Public holiday |
| 28 Jun | Kurban Ait (Tentative Date) | Public holiday |
| 6 Jul | Day of the Capital | Public holiday |
| 30 Aug | Constitution Day | Public holiday |
| 25 Oct | Republic Day | Public holiday |
| 16 Dec | Independence Day | Public holiday |
| 18 Dec | Day off for Independence Day | Public holiday |
| Type Of Leave | Number of Days | Mandatory |
| Annual Leaves | 24 days | Yes |
| Sick Leaves | Based on requirement | Yes |
| Maternity Leaves | 126 days | Yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
The payroll cycle in Kazakhstan is monthly.
Minimum Wage
The National Minimum wage of Kazakhstan is 70,000 KZT.
Overtime Pay
According to the Kazakhstan Labour Law, the standard working hours in Kazakhstan are 40 hours per week. Overtime is permitted, however, it should not exceed 2 hours per day, and the overtime pay is 1.5 times the regular salary.
Bonus
There is no statutory law for a 13th-month pay bonus in Kazakhstan.
Taxes
| Type of Contribution | Contribution |
| Medical Insurance | 3% |
| Social Insurance | 3.5% |
| Social Tax | 9.5% |
| Professional Pension (Only applicable if there is harmful work involved) | 5% |
| Type of Contribution | Contribution |
| Medical Insurance | 2% |
| Pension | 10% |
A flat rate of 10% is applied to all types of income in Kazakhstan.
In Kazakhstan, the standard rate of VAT is 12%.
Offboarding & Termination
The employer can terminate the employment contract for fixed employment based on redundancy or misconduct. A written notice of termination must be given to the employee by the employer.
The notice period is one month in Kazakhstan.
Upon termination based on downsizing or liquefaction, the employees are provided with at least one month of severance pay.
Visa and Immigration
There are five types of visas available in Kazakhstan; however, an individual who wants to work in the country must require a visa. All the documents and registration must be produced at the Public Service Centre (PSC). Based on the requirement, the individual can apply for a work visa. Below mentioned are the five types of visas in the country:
| Type of Visa | Details |
| M1 | Granted for the ones whose work permit is issued by the employer. |
| M2 | Granted to the dependents of foreign employees who hold M1 visas. |
| M3 | Granted only to those who must travel to Kazakhstan to finalize their work permit with local authorities. |
| M4 | Granted only to Entrepreneurs or Business immigrants. |
| M5 | Granted only to seasonal employees. |
