Minimum wage in Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2026

21,500.00 CDF per day¹

per dayGeneral rate since January 1, 2026

Next change

No scheduled increase on record.

Since 2025Full history

Year 2026

Rates in force during 2026

Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
Standard Source: Décret n° 25/22 du 30 mai 2025 portant fixation du salaire minimum interprofessionnel garanti, des allocations familiales minima et de la contre-valeur du logement « Concernant le salaire minimum interprofessionnel garanti (Smig), nous sommes passés de 7.075 FC (taux en vigueur depuis 2018), à 14.500 FC applicable dès le mois de mai 2025, puis à 21.500 FC à partir du 1er janvier 2026 », a déclaré Ephraïm Akwakwa, ministre de l’Emploi et Travail. Source press release snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Second step of Décret 25/22. SMIG is a daily rate for the manoeuvre ordinaire (lowest category); 'per day' is not written in this article, taken from the decree title/practice. Verified September 27, 2026	21,500.00 CDF/ dayJanuary 1, 2026 – current	January 1, 2026	current

2025 to 2026

History

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

0.00 CDF10,000.00 CDF20,000.00 CDF30,000.00 CDF20262027Today14,500.00 CDF21,500.00 CDF

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Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
Standard Source: Décret n° 25/22 du 30 mai 2025 portant fixation du salaire minimum interprofessionnel garanti, des allocations familiales minima et de la contre-valeur du logement « Concernant le salaire minimum interprofessionnel garanti (Smig), nous sommes passés de 7.075 FC (taux en vigueur depuis 2018), à 14.500 FC applicable dès le mois de mai 2025, puis à 21.500 FC à partir du 1er janvier 2026 », a déclaré Ephraïm Akwakwa, ministre de l’Emploi et Travail. Source press release snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Décret 25/22 of 30 May 2025; 'applicable dès le mois de mai 2025' (month only). SMIG is a daily rate for the manoeuvre ordinaire (lowest category); 'per day' is not written in this article, taken from the decree title/practice. Verified September 27, 2026	14,500.00 CDF/ dayMay 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026	May 1, 2025	January 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2026?

21,500.00 CDF per day since January 1, 2026.

Is the minimum wage in Democratic Republic of the Congo 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:

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo sets 1 rule of its own.

Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources

SMIG (salaire minimum interprofessionnel garanti), a daily rate for the lowest category (manoeuvre ordinaire). CDF 7,075 per day from 2018 (Décret 18/017, not published: no text or date found); Décret 25/22 of 30 May 2025 raised it to CDF 14,500 from May 2025 and CDF 21,500 from 1 January 2026. Published rows cite the state news agency ACP quoting the Minister.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Enforcement

Enforced by Ministère de l'Emploi, Travail et Prévoyance Sociale.

🇨🇩Minimum wage in Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2026