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Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Liberia.
Capital
Monrovia
Currency
Liberian dollar (LRD)
Languages
English
GDP per Capita
$646.50
Employer Tax
4.75%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Liberia, officially known as the Republic of Liberia, is located on the West African coast. The majority of the population relies on Agriculture and the export of raw commodities. The economic freedom score of Liberia is 47.9, which makes it 159th economically freest in the 2022 index. The GDP of the country has improved since 2020. Liberia is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Major economic hubs:
Monrovia
Skills in demand:
Local: 2
World : 10638
Local: 3
World : 11822
Local: 4
World : 12484
Local: 5
World : 12590
132,500
Top Local Job Boards:
Top Local Job Boards
Number of LinkedIn users:
Number of LinkedIn users
Top Recruitment Agencies:
The below table mention some common jobs in Liberia with average salary;
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (LRD) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 145,000 | 938 |
| General Manager | 127,000 | 821 |
| Business Development Manager | 113,000 | 731 |
| Financial Analyst | 95,700 | 619 |
| Business Analyst | 91,400 | 591 |
| Project Manager | 82,200 | 531 |
For hiring employees in Liberia, every employer has to follow employment laws.
It is mandatory to have an employment contract for hiring employees in the English language.
Probation period for all workers shall be minimum one month and maximum three months.
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2 Jan | Day off for New Year | Public Holiday |
| 11 Feb | Armed Forces Day | Public Holiday |
| 8 Mar | Decoration Day | Public Holiday |
| 15 Mar | J. J. Roberts Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 14 Apr | Fast and Prayer Day | Public Holiday |
| 14 May | National Unification Day | Public Holiday |
| 15 May | Day off for National Unification Day | Public Holiday |
| 26 Jul | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 24 Aug | Flag Day | Public Holiday |
| 2 Nov | Thanksgiving | Public Holiday |
| 29 Nov | William Tubmans Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 2 weeks ( For first 2 years of continuous service)3 weeks ( For next each 12 months of continuous service after 2 years )4 weeks (For 60 months of continuous service and thereafter) | Yes |
| Sick Leave | Based on collective agreement | No |
| Maternity Leave | Minimum 6 weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Payroll cycle
The payroll cycle in Liberia is Monthly.
Minimum wage
$5.50 per day (845.31 LRD per day) for unskilled workers and $3.50 per day (537.93 LRD per day) for domestic workers.
Overtime pay
The normal work hours in Liberia is eight hours a day. Work hours exceeding the daily working hours should be paid at the rate of 50% above the normal rate. Same rates apply for working on public holidays as well.
| Contribution | Rate |
| Social security contribution | 4.75% |
| Contribution | Rate | |
| Social security contribution | 1.75% | |
| Income range (in LRD) | Rate |
| Up to 70,000 | 0 |
| 70,001 to 200,000 | 5% |
| 200,001 to 800,000 | 6,500 +15% |
| Over 800,001 | 96,500 + 25% |
For non-residents, flat 15% tax is applicable at income sourced in Liberia.
GST is levied at 10%; and 15% for telecommunications services.
In Liberia, there is no statutory law for 13th month pay.
In case of a definite period contract, work contracts end without the need of giving notice as per the terms and conditions. Whereas in case of an indefinite contract, the employer has the right to dismiss the employees by giving them notice.
Employers have to give 2 weeks notice for non-salaried employees and 4 weeks notice in case of salaried employees.
Employers either have to give notice or payment in lieu of notice.
Foreign nationals who want to work in Liberia need to get a work permit/Visa. In Liberia, work permits are linked to employers, so when you change a job, you need to apply for a new work permit as well.
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