Egypt Private-Sector Minimum Wage: What Workers Should Check

Egypt's private-sector minimum wage

The National Wages Council announced a private-sector minimum wage of EGP 7,000 per month effective 1 March 2025. It also announced a minimum periodic raise of 3% of the social-insurance wage, subject to an EGP 250 monthly floor, and an EGP 28 hourly floor for part-time work at that time.

Last reviewed 24 September 20261 min readBy workhabibi Editorial

These figures are date-sensitive. Always check for a later National Wages Council decision before relying on them.

Minimum does not mean market rate

The legal floor cannot tell an engineer, accountant, nurse or manager what competitive pay should be. Market comparisons still require role, seniority, city, industry, package and observation date.

Questions to check

Does the decision cover your employment category?
Is the quoted salary gross or net?
Which wage definition applies?
What amount is registered for social insurance?
Has a later decision changed the floor?
How does the offer compare with similar current roles?

Egypt's Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 replaced the prior general private-sector framework and entered into force in 2025. Scope and implementation details matter, so use the official text or qualified advice for a particular case.

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Important: This article reports published decisions and is not advice about an individual wage claim.

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Minimum does not mean market rate

Questions to check

Help the next person in Egypt

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