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Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Belarus
Capital
Minsk
Currency
Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
Languages
Belarusian, Russian
GDP per Capita
$8,171.60
Employer Tax
34.10% - 35%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly or Semi-monthly
The landlocked country of Belarus is a developing one, which ranks 53rd position in the recent Human Development Index. The country has a very low unemployment rate at only 0.5%. The major industries contributing for economic growth are mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, agriculture, food, and textiles. The country holds trade relations with most European union member countries.
Major economic hubs:
Minsk, Mogilev, Vitebsk, Brest, Barysaw
Skills in demand:
Local: 1
World: 1177
Local: 2
World: 2816
Local: 3
World: 2996
Local: 4
World: 3325
Local: 5
World: 3667
825,000
Top Local Job Boards:
Top Local Job Boards
Number of LinkedIn users:
Number of LinkedIn users
Top Recruitment Agencies:
The following table provides salary data for some common jobs in Belarus with average annual salaries:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (BYN) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| C-Level Executive | 6,950 | 2,752 |
| QA Engineer | 2,710 | 1,073 |
| Business Development Manager | 4,870 | 1,929 |
| Data Analyst | 2,600 | 1.030 |
| Copywriter | 2,620 | 1,038 |
| Developers and Programmers | 2,830 | 1,121 |
Employment in Belarus is governed by the Constitution and other legislative acts such as labor laws, trade union rules, and labor migration laws. Read forward for more information on the employment aspects in Belarus.
The employment contract can be written in either Belarusian or Russian. There are usually two copies of the contract. Both permanent and temporary employment is followed in Belarus. In the former case, the employment contract should specify the starting date and end date, while only the starting date needs to be mentioned in the latter.
The probation policy for newly hired employees ranges from 1 month to 3 months.
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| 2 Jan | New Year Holiday | National Holiday |
| 7 Jan | Orthodox Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| 8 Mar | Women’s Day | National Holiday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | National Holiday |
| 9 May | Victory Day | National Holiday |
| 14 May | Radonitsa | National Holiday |
| 3 Jul | Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus | National Holiday |
| 7 Nov | October Revolution Day | National Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Catholic Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual/Earned Leave | 30 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 30 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 17 Weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Payroll cycle
The pay management cycle followed is monthly, or semi-monthly Employees are paid at the beginning of every following month. Also, part payment of 40% by the middle of a month and the rest amount paid in the upcoming month is also found in practice.
Minimum wage
As of January 2023, the national minimum wage in Belarus is 554 BYN per month.
Overtime pay
It is regulated at 200% of the standard salary. Also, the overtime per week is restricted to not more than 10 hours weekly and 180 hours annually.
Employers have to make the following contributions to every employee they maintain.
| Contribution | Employer payroll tax |
| Pension | 28% |
| Health Insurance | 6% |
| Insurance for work-related injuries and occupational illnesses | 0.10% to 1% |
Every employee is entitled to a monthly salary, from which the following contributions will be made.
| Contributed to | Employee Payroll Tax |
| Pension Fund | 1% |
Belarus levies a flat rate of 13% as an individual income tax rate.
The standard VAT rate in Belarus is 20%.
There is no statutory law for 13th-month pay bonuses in Belarus.
An employment contract can be canceled in Belarus during the following circumstances:
A minimum of 1-month notice is required to leave the employment upon the employee’s wish. It will be finalized based on the employment contract. In the case of fixed-term employment, no notice period is allowed.
A minimum of two weeks’ pay of the average salary is usually considered the severance pay in Belarus. Again, this, too is stipulated by the employment agreement.
To reside and work in Belarus, foreign nationals need a long-term visa. The important documents to work long-term in Belarus include:
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