Talent Wiki - Myanmar

Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Myanmar

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Capital

Naypyidaw

Currency

Burmese Kyat (MMK)

Languages

Burmese (official), English

Payroll Frequency

Daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

GDP per Capita

$1285.34

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Supplementary Guide for Employment and Expansion in Myanmar

Talent Overview

Agriculture is the main occupation of Myanmar, and it constitutes almost 65% of the GDP and employs about 65% of the population. Other prominent industries in Myanmar are copper, tin, tungsten, cement, construction, and garments.

Major Economic Hubs:

Naypyidaw, Yangon

Skills in Demand:

Engineering (Civil and Petroleum), Sales and Business Development, Marketing and Creative design, and Software Programming

Local Universities

The top local universities of Myanmar with world rank are:

Yangon University

RANKING

Myanmar : 1

World : 9538

Mandalay University

RANKING

Myanmar : 2

World : 10103

Yangon Technological University

RANKING

Myanmar : 3

World : 10570

University of Computer Studies

RANKING

Myanmar : 4

World : 10665

Yezin Agricultural University

RANKING

Myanmar : 2

World : 11130

Salary Data

Job Title	Average Monthly Salary (MMK)	Average Monthly Salary (USD)
Accounting Manager	810,000 MMK	384.37 USD
Software Engineer	510,000 MMK	242.01 USD
Data Analyst	489,000 MMK	232.04 USD
UX Designer	388,000 MMK	184.12 USD
Product Manager	776,000 MMK	368.23 USD
Sales Manager	936,000 MMK	444.16 USD

Talent Sourcing Tips

Top Local Job Boards

JobNet, Myjobs, JobsinYangon

Number of LinkedIn Users

657,500

Top Recruitment Agencies

Myanmar Human Capital Solutions, 40hrs, Executive Search

Employing in Myanmar

Below listed are the key points an employer must keep in mind while seeking employees in Myanmar.

Employee Contract

Generally, a particular language is not required in the LOA (letter of appointment); however, the Ministry of Labour requires that the Employment Contract be bilingual (both Burmese and English) upon registration.

Probation Period

The probationary period for employees in Myanmar is as per the employer’s discretion, however, it should be in accordance with the local labor laws.

Public and Provincial Holidays

Date	Name	Type
1st January	New Year Holiday	Public Holiday
2nd January	Kayin New Year Day	Public Holiday
4th January	Independence Day	Public Holiday
12th February	Union Day	Public Holiday
2nd March	Peasants' Day	Public Holiday
16th March	Full Moon Day of Tabaung	Public Holiday
27th March	Armed Forces' Day	Public Holiday
9th - 17th April	Maha Thingyan (Water Festival)	Public Holiday
1st May	Labor Day / May Day	Public Holiday
14th May	Full Moon Day of Kasong	Public Holiday
10th July	Eid al-Adha	Public Holiday
12th July	Full Moon Day of Waso (Beginning of Buddhist Lent)	Public Holiday
19th July	Martyrs' Day	Public Holiday
31st August	Ganesh Chaturthi	Hindu Holiday
8th October	Full Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday	Public Holiday
9th October	Full Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday	Public Holiday
10th October	Full Moon Day of Thadingyut Holiday	Public Holiday
24th October	Diwali/Deepavali	Public Holiday
6th November	Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone	Public Holiday
7th November	Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone	Public Holiday
17th November	National Day	Public Holiday
22nd December	Kayin New Year Day	Public Holiday
25th December	Christmas Day	Public Holiday
31st December	New Year Holiday	Public Holiday

Employee Leaves

Type of Leave	Duration	Mandatory
Annual Leave	10 days	Yes
Sick Leave	30 days	Yes
Maternity Leave	14 weeks	Yes

Payroll

Payroll Cycle

Employees in Myanmar can be paid daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

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Minimum Wage

As of 2022, the minimum wage followed in Myanmar is 4800 MMK per Day.

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Overtime pay

Maximum overtime permitted in Myanmar is 12 hours a week, paid at 200% of the standard hourly wage.

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Health Examination Clause

Bonus

13th Month Pay

‍There is no legal provision for 13th month pay in Myanmar. However, the employers can provide the bonus on their discretion.

Employee Benefits

~Maternity Leave
~Paternity Leave
~Social Security
~Medical Insurance

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Taxes

Employer Payroll Tax

Type of Tax	Rate
Social Security	3%

Employee Payroll Tax

Type of Tax	Rate
Social Security	3%

Employee Income Tax

Employee Type	Tax Rate
For Resident foreigners	Progressive rates from 1% to 25%
For Non-resident foreigners	Progressive rates from 1% to 25%

VAT

There is no VAT in Myanmar; however, commercial tax is generally rated at 5%.

Offboarding & Termination

Termination Process

To terminate an employee for misconduct, the employer must state a list of misconduct offenses in the employment contract and ensure that the employee has had 3 written prior warnings and had the time to improve their performance before the termination.

Notice Period

The notice period in Myanmar is dependent on a mutual discussion between the employer and the employee, and should be in accordance with the labor laws of Myanmar.

Severance Pay

Service length	Severance Pay
Six months to One year	Half month
One to two years	One month
Two to three years	One and Half months
Three to four years	Three months
Four to six years	Four months
Six to eight years	Five months
Eight to ten years	Six months
Ten to twenty years	Eight months
Twenty to Twenty five years	Ten months
Above Twenty five	Thirteen months

Visa and Immigration

The Stay Permit allows a foreigner to work for three months or one year without re-entry to Myanmar. A Stay Permit and a valid Multiple Journey Special re-entry Visa will enable a foreigner to work while traveling in and out of Myanmar.

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Talent Wiki - Myanmar

Supplementary Guide for Employment and Expansion in Myanmar