Talent Wiki - Lebanon
Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Lebanon
Capital
Beirut
Currency
Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages
Arabic, French
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$6,095
Employer Tax
22.5%
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 in 2022. The Republic of Lebanon has been improving its GDP per capita since 2022. 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
Local Universities
Top universities of Lebanon with world rank are mentioned below;
Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (Saint-Joseph University of Beirut)
RANKING
Local: 3
World : 2767
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 |
Talent Sourcing Tips
Top Local Job Boards:
Number of LinkedIn users:
1,018,000
Top Recruitment Agencies:
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 |
| 1 Jan | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 6 Jan | Orthodox Christmas | Public Holiday |
| 9 Feb | St Maron’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 14 Feb | Commemoration of the Assasination of PM Rafic Hariri | Public Holiday |
| 25 Mar | Feast of the Annunciation | Public Holiday |
| 7 Apr | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 10 Apr | Easter Monday | Government Holiday |
| 16 Apr | Orthodox Easter Day | Public Holiday |
| 17 Apr | Orthodox Easter Monday | Government Holiday |
| 22 Apr | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 23 Apr | Eid ul Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 1 May | Labor Day | Public Holiday |
| 7 May | Martyr’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 7 May | Liberation and Resistance Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 29 Jun | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 30 Jun | Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 19 Jul | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 28 Jul | Ashoura (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 15 Aug | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 27 Sep | The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 22 Nov | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type Of Leave | Number of Days | Mandatory |
| Annual Leaves | 15 days | Yes |
| Sick Leaves | 90 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leaves | 70 days | Yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
Employees in Lebanon are paid in Monthly.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Lebanon is 675,000 LBP.
Overtime Pay
The overtime pay in Lebanon is 50% of the normal wage for overtime work.
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
Taxes
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:
| Annual Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
| Up to LBP 9,000,000 | 4% |
| LBP 9,000,001 to LBP 24,000,000 | 7% |
| LBP 24,000,001 to LBP 54,000,000 | 12% |
| LBP 54,000,001 to LBP 104,000,000 | 16% |
| LBP 104,000,001 to LBP 225,000,000 | 21% |
| More than LBP 225,000,000 | 25% |
VAT:
The standard rate of VAT is 11%.
Offboarding & Termination
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.
