Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Côte d'Ivoire
Capital
Yamoussoukro
Currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Languages
French
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$2,430.31
Employer Tax
18.25%-21.25%
Talent Overview
Côte d’Ivoire has an economic freedom score of 61.6, making the country’s economy the 76th freest in the 2022 Index and ranks 4th among the sub-Saharan African countries. The economy is heavily dependent on the Cocco and coffee agriculture, and the country is one of the largest exporter of cocco in the world.
Major economic hubs:
San José, Heredia, Cartago
Skills in demand:
Tourism, Engineers
Local Universities
The top local universities in Côte d'Ivoire are as follows:
Local: 1
World: 6887
Local: 2
World: 8388
Local: 3
World: 9670
Local: 4
World: 9775
Local: 5
World: 10400
Salary Data
Some of the popular jobs and their respective monthly salary are discussed here:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (XOF) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 674,000 | 1081.80 |
| General Manager | 562,000 | 902.03 |
| Business Development Manager | 550,000 | 882.77 |
| Financial Analyst | 442,000 | 709.43 |
| Business Analyst | 412,000 | 661.28 |
| Project Manager | 386,000 | 619.55 |
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Employment in Côte d’Ivoire is governed by a set of laws and regulations, which include, 2015 labor laws and the related pre-existing decrees, interprofessional collective bargaining agreement of 1977, internal company rules and employment contracts. Read forward to better understand the working conditions in the country.
The employment contract needs to be written in French.
The probationary period in Côte d’Ivoire ranges from 8 days to three months.
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 10 Apr | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| 18 Apr | Day After Laila tou-Kadr | Public Holiday |
| 22 Apr | Aid el-Fitr (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 1 May | Labor Day | Public Holiday |
| 18 May | Ascension Day | Public Holiday |
| 29 May | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 29 Jun | Aid el-Kebir (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 7 Aug | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 15 Aug | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 27 Sep | The Day After Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 1 Nov | All Saints Day | Public Holiday |
| 15 Nov | National Peace Day | Public Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 2 days per month or 26 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 5 Days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 14 weeks | Yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
The country follows a monthly payroll cycle.
Minimum Wage
The national minimum wage followed in the country is XOF 60,000.
Overtime Pay
Work done beyond the normal working time of 40 hours a week is considered overtime. The payment for the extra hours cannot be less than the following:
Bonus
There is no statutory law for 13th-month pay in Côte d’Ivoire. However, both parties can choose based on mutual agreement.
Taxes
| Type Of Contribution | Contribution |
| CNPS Retirement Fund | 7.7% |
| Family allowances | 5.75% |
| Work Injury | 2-5% |
| Payroll taxes | 2.8% for local employees, 12% for expatriates |
| Type Of Contribution | Contribution |
| CNPS Retirement Fund | 6.3% |
| Taxable income (XOF) | Rate (%) | |
| Over | Not over | |
| 0 | 600,000 | 0 |
| 600,000 | 1,560,000 | 1.5 |
| 1,560,000 | 2,400,000 | 5 |
| 2,400,000 | 10 | |
A standard rate of 18% VAT is followed.
Offboarding & Termination
Unless in case of gross negligence, termination has to be up on mutual agreement of both parties. Other instances of dismissal are the expiration of fixed term contracts and redundancy.
The usual notice period followed in Côte d’Ivoire ranges between one to four months.
Upon termination, compensation is provided for those employees who completed one year of service. The amount corresponds to a percentage of the monthly average wage for 12 months till the date of termination.
Visa and Immigration
A work visa is needed for a foreign national to work in Côte d’Ivoire. In order to obtain a work visa, the following documents must be needed.
| Overtime Period | Overtime Pay |
| For the first 6 extra hours | 15% of the compensation |
| For the time beyond 6 hours | 50% of the compensation |
| Working on a Sunday or holiday | 75% of the compensation |
| Working during night on a Sunday or a holiday | 100% of the compensation |
