Tunisia
Expand your global workforce in Tunisia
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Tunisia
Capital
Tunis
Currency
Tunisian Dinar
Languages
Arabic, English
GDP per Capita
$3,761.67
Employer Tax
3% - 20.07%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Talent overview
Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa with a population of 11,935,764. In the same year, the country had a GDP of USD 46.84 billion and recorded a growth rate of 3.3%. Tunisia ranked 78 on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index and had a 55.8 score on the Economic Freedom Index.
Major economic hubs:
Tunis, Kairouan, Sousse
Skills in demand:
Teaching, Tour guide, Entrepreneur, Managers
Top local universities in Tunisia
Université Centrale
RANKING
Local: 1
World : 6235
Université de Tunis El Manar
RANKING
Local: 2
World : 6799
Université de Sfax
RANKING
Local: 3
World : 6818
École Supérieure Privée d’Ingénierie et de Technologie
RANKING
Local: 4
World : 7392
Université de la Manouba
RANKING
Local: 5
World : 7978
Top Local Job Boards:
Number of LinkedIn users:
1,694,000
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Alshihab Human Resources Solutions, Staffing Tunisia, FMC Group
Where to find talent
Top Local Job Boards:
Top Local Job Boards
Number of LinkedIn users:
Number of LinkedIn users
Top Recruitment Agencies:
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Salary Data
Some common jobs with average monthly salary in Tunisia are mentioned below;
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (in TND) | Average Monthly Salary (in USD) |
| Financial Manager | 7,840 TND | 2,552.51 USD |
| General Manager | 6,790 TND | 2210.65 USD |
| Business Development Manager | 6,490 TND | 2,112.98 USD |
| Financial Analyst | 5,150 TND | 1,676.71 USD |
| Business Analyst | 4,830 TND | 1,572.53 USD |
| Project Manager | 4,370 TND | 1,422.76 USD |
Employ in Tunisia
Employing in Tunisia
The Labour Code of Tunisia and Decree No. 87-1097 regulate the relationship between employers and employees. The Code also resolves disputes between the two parties and provides guidelines for overtime pay and penalties. The sections below cover the major aspects of the Code, which all employers and employees must know.
Employee Contract
The Labour Code of Tunisia recognizes both written and oral employment contracts in English or Arabic.
Probation Period
The probation period in Tunisia is a maximum of 6 months for general employees, 9 months for first-line supervisors, and 1 year for executives.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year | National Holiday |
| March 20 | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| March 30 | Eid al-Fitr | National Holiday |
| March 31 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday |
| April 1 | Eid al-Fitr Holiday | National Holiday |
| April 9 | Martyrs’ Day | National Holiday |
| May 1 | Labour Day | National Holiday |
| June 6 | Eid al-Adha | National Holiday |
| June 7 | Eid al-Adha Holiday | National Holiday |
| June 26 | Muharram | National Holiday |
| July 25 | Republic Day | National Holiday |
| August 13 | Women’s Day | National Holiday |
| September 4 | The Prophet’s Birthday | National Holiday |
| October 15 | Evacuation Day | National Holiday |
| December 17 | Revolution and Youth Day | National Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual leaves | 21 days | Yes |
| Sick leaves | Sickness benefit for up to 180 days per year, after a five-day waiting period | Yes |
| Maternity leaves | 3 months (15 days of prenatal leave and may request additional leave for up to 4 months at the end of the maternity leave) | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Public and Provincial Holidays
Payroll in Tunisia
Payroll cycle
Tunisia follows a monthly payroll cycle.
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Tunisia is as per the table below:
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Overtime pay
Both 40-hour and 48-hour workweeks are legal in Tunisia, as per the Decree. In case an employee is required to decide additional hours to work, they must be compensated overtime pay according to the following:
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How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax:
| Scheme | Contribution |
| Social Security | 16.57% |
| Work Injury Insurance | 0.4 to 4% |
Employee Payroll Tax:
| Contribution | Tax rate |
| Social security | 9.18% |
Employee Income Tax:
| Annual Taxable Income
(TND, Tunisian Dinar) |
Tax Rate (%) |
| 0 to 5,000 | 0% |
| 5,000.01 to 20,000 | 26% |
| 20,000.01 to 30,000 | 28% |
| 30,000.01 to 50,000 | 32% |
| Above 50,000 | 35% |
VAT
The standard rate of Value-Added Tax in Tunisia is 19%. There are reduced rates of 7% and 13% applicable to specifically designated operations.
Bonus
13th Month Pay
Tunisia does not mandate employers to pay 13th-month pay.
Employee Benefits
- Social security
- Paid leaves
- Maternity benefits
Employee offboarding
Employment contracts can be terminated on grounds of expiry of contract, completion of project, misconduct, or mutual agreement. Fixed-term contracts in Ethiopia are terminated when they expire. However, the party taking the initiative must give a written notice before termination.
As per the Labour Code of Tunisia, all employees on fixed-term contracts must be given a notice of at least 1 month before termination. The notice period can extend based on the collective agreement.
All Tunisian employees on an indefinite contract must be given severance pay upon termination. However, this pay is not entitled to employees terminated due to gross misconduct.
The rate of severance pay is one day’s pay for each month of service, capped at 3 months’ pay. The pay can vary based on the collective agreement between the two parties.
Visa and
immigration
Tunisian work visa is given only by a consulate or an embassy. The applicant must visit the premises of the consulate/embassy and submit the required documents. eVisa is not yet available; however, the local government is setting up the infrastructure for fast and digital visa processing. Foreign citizens must also apply for a temporary or permanent residence permit after arriving in Tunisia.
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Overtime Pay
Minimum Wage
| Employment sector | Per hour | Per day | Per month |
| Agriculture | – | TND 17.664 | – |
| Non-agriculture in 40-hour system | TND 2.250 | – | TND 390.62 |
| Non-agriculture in 48-hour system | TND 2.200 | – | TND 459.264 |
Overtime Pay
Both 40-hour and 48-hour workweeks are legal in Tunisia, as per the Decree. In case an employee is required to decide additional hours to work, they must be compensated overtime pay according to the following:
- 175% of the regular hourly wage over a 48-hour week
- 125% of the regular hourly wage up to 48 hours and 150% for the subsequent hours for employees less than 48-hour work week
- 150% for part-time employees
Visa and Immigration