Minimum wage in Benin in 2026

52,000 XOF per month¹

per monthGeneral rate since January 1, 2023

Next change

No scheduled increase on record.

Since 2009Full history

Year 2026

Rates in force during 2026

Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
Standard Source Enfin, à la suite des discussions avec le patronat, il a été retenu de fixer le salaire minimum interprofessionnel garanti (SMIG) à 52.000 FCFA pour compter du 1er janvier 2023 contre 40.000 FCFA actuellement, soit une hausse de 30%. Source press release snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes SMIG per month 52.000 FCFA from 1 January 2023, decided by the Conseil des ministres of 7 December 2022 after talks with employers (decree 2022-692 on sgg.gouv.bj). Verified September 27, 2026	52,000 XOF/ monthJanuary 1, 2023 – current	January 1, 2023	current

2009 to 2026

History

Each step is a rate row with its own quoted source.

0 XOF20,000 XOF40,000 XOF60,000 XOF2010201520202025Today31,625 XOF52,000 XOF

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Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
Standard Source: Décret n° 2014-292 du 24 avril 2014 Article 1"' : Le Salaire Minimum lnterprofessionnel Garanti (StMlG) est relevé de 26,48Yo, soit de 31 .625 francs à 40.000 francs pour compter du 1er mai 2014. Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes SMIG per month raised from 31.625 to 40.000 francs from 1 May 2014. Verified September 27, 2026	40,000 XOF/ monthMay 1, 2014 – January 1, 2023	May 1, 2014	January 1, 2023
Standard Source: Décret n° 2009-130 du 16 avril 2009 DECRETE Article 1",: Le salaire Minimum lnterprofessionnel Garanti (s[/lG) est relevé OelS oÂ soit de 27.500 francs à 31.625 francs pour compter du 1o' janvier 2009. Source statute snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes SMIG per month raised from 27.500 to 31.625 francs from 1 January 2009. Verified September 27, 2026	31,625 XOF/ monthJanuary 1, 2009 – May 1, 2014	January 1, 2009	May 1, 2014

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Benin in 2026?

52,000 XOF per month since January 1, 2023.

Is the minimum wage in Benin increasing?

No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.

1 level of law

How this rate is resolved

The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.

Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:

Benin

Benin sets 1 rule of its own.

Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources

SMIG monthly set by decree under the Code du travail (loi n° 98-004). Published: 31 625 francs from 1 January 2009 (décret 2009-130), 40 000 francs from 1 May 2014 (décret 2014-292), 52 000 FCFA from 1 January 2023 (Conseil des ministres of 7 December 2022; decree 2022-692 on sgg.gouv.bj).

Benin

Enforcement

Enforced by Ministère du Travail et de la Fonction Publique.