Talent Wiki - Liberia
Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Liberia
Capital
Monrovia
Currency
Liberian dollar (LRD)
Languages
English
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$35
Employer Tax
3%
Talent Overview
Liberia, officially known as the Republic of Liberia, is located on the West African coast. The majority of the population relies on Agriculture and the export of raw commodities. The economic freedom score of Liberia is 47.9, which makes it 159th economically freest in the 2022 index. The GDP of the country has improved since 2020. Liberia is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Major economic hubs:
Monrovia
Skills in demand:
IT Professional, Engineers
Local Universities
The top local universities with ranks in Liberia are mentioned below;
Cuttington University
RANKING
Local: 2
World : 10638
United Methodist University
RANKING
Local: 3
World : 11822
African Methodist Episcopal University
RANKING
Local: 4
World : 12484
William V. S. Tubman University
RANKING
Local: 5
World : 12590
Salary Data
The below table mention some common jobs in Liberia with average salary;
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (LRD) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 145,000 | 938 |
| General Manager | 127,000 | 821 |
| Business Development Manager | 113,000 | 731 |
| Financial Analyst | 95,700 | 619 |
| Business Analyst | 91,400 | 591 |
| Project Manager | 82,200 | 531 |
Talent Sourcing Tips
Top Local Job Boards:
Number of LinkedIn users:
132,500
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Employing in Liberia
For hiring employees in Liberia, every employer has to follow employment laws.
Employee Contract:
It is mandatory to have an employment contract for hiring employees in the English language.
Probation Period:
Probation period for all workers shall be minimum one month and maximum three months.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2 Jan | Day off for New Year | Public Holiday |
| 11 Feb | Armed Forces Day | Public Holiday |
| 8 Mar | Decoration Day | Public Holiday |
| 15 Mar | J. J. Roberts Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 14 Apr | Fast and Prayer Day | Public Holiday |
| 14 May | National Unification Day | Public Holiday |
| 15 May | Day off for National Unification Day | Public Holiday |
| 26 Jul | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 24 Aug | Flag Day | Public Holiday |
| 2 Nov | Thanksgiving | Public Holiday |
| 29 Nov | William Tubmans Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 2 weeks ( For first 2 years of continuous service)3 weeks ( For next each 12 months of continuous service after 2 years )4 weeks (For 60 months of continuous service and thereafter) | Yes |
| Sick Leave | Based on collective agreement | No |
| Maternity Leave | Minimum 6 weeks | Yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
The payroll cycle in Liberia is Monthly.
Minimum Wage
$5.50 per day (845.31 LRD per day) for unskilled workers and $3.50 per day (537.93 LRD per day) for domestic workers.
Overtime Pay
The normal work hours in Liberia is eight hours a day. Work hours exceeding the daily working hours should be paid at the rate of 50% above the normal rate. Same rates apply for working on public holidays as well.
Bonus
13th Month Pay:
In Liberia, there is no statutory law for 13th month pay.
Employee Benefits:
- Annual Leave
- Social Security Benefits
- Public holidays
Taxes
Employer Payroll Tax:
| Contribution | Rate |
| Social security contribution | 3% |
Employee Payroll Tax:
| Contribution | Rate | |
| Social security contribution | 4.75% | |
Employee Income Tax:
| Income range (in LRD) | Rate |
| Up to 70,000 | 0 |
| 70,001 to 200,000 | 5% |
| 200,001 to 800,000 | 6,500 +15% |
| Over 800,001 | 96,500 + 25% |
For non-residents, flat 15% tax is applicable at income sourced in Liberia.
VAT/GST:
GST is levied at 10%; and 15% for telecommunications services.
Offboarding & Termination
In case of a definite period contract, work contracts end without the need of giving notice as per the terms and conditions. Whereas in case of an indefinite contract, the employer has the right to dismiss the employees by giving them notice.
Employers have to give 2 weeks notice for non-salaried employees and 4 weeks notice in case of salaried employees.
Employers either have to give notice or payment in lieu of notice.
Visa and Immigration
Foreign nationals who want to work in Liberia need to get a work permit/Visa. In Liberia, work permits are linked to employers, so when you change a job, you need to apply for a new work permit as well.
