Minimum wage in Madagascar in 2026

1,731 MGA per hour¹

per hourGeneral rate since March 1, 2026

Also stated as 300,000 MGA / month

Next change

No scheduled increase on record.

Since 2008Full history

Weekly, 40 hours69,232 MGA

Monthly, 52 weeks ÷ 12300,005 MGA

Annual, 2,080 hours3,600,064 MGA

Overtime, 1.5×2,596 MGA

Year 2026

Rates in force during 2026

Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2024 \| 28 février 2026 \| 1 515,51 \| 262 680 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2024. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	1,516 MGAMarch 1, 2024 – March 1, 2026	March 1, 2024	March 1, 2026
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2026 En vigueur \| — \| 1 730,80 \| 300 000 \| 2 400 000 \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2026 (marked En vigueur). Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	1,731 MGAMarch 1, 2026 – current	March 1, 2026	current

2 rates in force

Rates by worker type, industry and employer size

The highest rate that fits the job applies.

Applies to	Rate	Effective
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2026 En vigueur \| — \| 1 521,60 \| 304 300 \| 2 434 400 \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2026 (marked En vigueur). Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	1,522 MGA/ hourMarch 1, 2026	March 1, 2026
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2026 En vigueur \| — \| 1 521,60 \| 304 300 \| 2 434 400 \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2026 (marked En vigueur). Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	304,300 MGA/ monthMarch 1, 2026	March 1, 2026

2008 to 2026

History

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

0 MGA500 MGA1,000 MGA1,500 MGA2,000 MGA2010201520202025Today404 MGA1,731 MGA

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Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2024 \| 28 février 2026 \| 1 515,51 \| 262 680 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2024. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	1,516 MGAMarch 1, 2024 – March 1, 2026	March 1, 2024	March 1, 2026
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 janvier 2023 \| 29 février 2024 \| 1 377,34 \| 238 800 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 janvier 2023. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	1,377 MGAJanuary 1, 2023 – March 1, 2024	January 1, 2023	March 1, 2024
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 avril 2022 \| 31 décembre 2022 \| 1 252,13 \| 217 000 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 avril 2022. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	1,252 MGAApril 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023	April 1, 2022	January 1, 2023
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mai 2019 \| 31 mars 2022 \| 1 153,80 \| 200 000 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mai 2019. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	1,154 MGAMay 1, 2019 – April 1, 2022	May 1, 2019	April 1, 2022
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2018 \| 30 avril 2019 \| 969,36 \| 168 019 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2018. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	969 MGAMarch 1, 2018 – May 1, 2019	March 1, 2018	May 1, 2019
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 février 2017 \| 28 février 2018 \| 897,26 \| 155 523 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 février 2017. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	897 MGAFebruary 1, 2017 – March 1, 2018	February 1, 2017	March 1, 2018
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 17 février 2016 \| 31 janvier 2017 \| 830,80 \| 144 003 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 17 février 2016. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	831 MGAFebruary 17, 2016 – February 1, 2017	February 17, 2016	February 1, 2017
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 janvier 2015 \| 16 février 2016 \| 767,40 \| 133 013,4 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 janvier 2015. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	767 MGAJanuary 1, 2015 – February 17, 2016	January 1, 2015	February 17, 2016
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2014 \| 01 décembre 2014 \| 716,80 \| 124 243 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2014. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	717 MGAMarch 1, 2014 – January 1, 2015	March 1, 2014	January 1, 2015
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2013 \| 28 février 2014 \| 623,20 \| 108 019 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2013. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	623 MGAMarch 1, 2013 – March 1, 2014	March 1, 2013	March 1, 2014
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 avril 2012 \| 28 février 2013 \| 577,00 \| 100 011 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 avril 2012. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	577 MGAApril 1, 2012 – March 1, 2013	April 1, 2012	March 1, 2013
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 avril 2011 \| 31 mars 2012 \| 520,60 \| 90 235,6 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 avril 2011. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	521 MGAApril 1, 2011 – April 1, 2012	April 1, 2011	April 1, 2012
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 janvier 2010 \| 31 décembre 2010 \| 444,60 \| 77 062,6 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 janvier 2010. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	445 MGAJanuary 1, 2010 – April 1, 2011	January 1, 2010	April 1, 2011
Standard Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 janvier 2008 \| 31 décembre 2009 \| 404,00 \| 70 025,4 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Général (non agricole): 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 janvier 2008. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 173,33 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	404 MGAJanuary 1, 2008 – January 1, 2010	January 1, 2008	January 1, 2010

Earlier rules by employer size, worker type and condition (28)

Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2024 \| 28 février 2026 \| 1 332,33 \| 266 500 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2024. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	1,332 MGA/ hourMarch 1, 2024 – March 1, 2026	March 1, 2024	March 1, 2026
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2024 \| 28 février 2026 \| 1 332,33 \| 266 500 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2024. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	266,500 MGA/ monthMarch 1, 2024 – March 1, 2026	March 1, 2024	March 1, 2026
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 janvier 2023 \| 29 février 2024 \| 1 210,86 \| 242 200 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 janvier 2023. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	1,211 MGA/ hourJanuary 1, 2023 – March 1, 2024	January 1, 2023	March 1, 2024
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 janvier 2023 \| 29 février 2024 \| 1 210,86 \| 242 200 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 janvier 2023. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	242,200 MGA/ monthJanuary 1, 2023 – March 1, 2024	January 1, 2023	March 1, 2024
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 avril 2022 \| 31 décembre 2022 \| 1 100,77 \| 220 200 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 avril 2022. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	1,101 MGA/ hourApril 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023	April 1, 2022	January 1, 2023
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 avril 2022 \| 31 décembre 2022 \| 1 100,77 \| 220 200 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 avril 2022. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	220,200 MGA/ monthApril 1, 2022 – January 1, 2023	April 1, 2022	January 1, 2023
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mai 2019 \| 31 mars 2022 \| 1 000,00 \| 200 000 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mai 2019. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	1,000 MGA/ hourMay 1, 2019 – April 1, 2022	May 1, 2019	April 1, 2022
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mai 2019 \| 31 mars 2022 \| 1 000,00 \| 200 000 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mai 2019. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	200,000 MGA/ monthMay 1, 2019 – April 1, 2022	May 1, 2019	April 1, 2022
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2018 \| 30 avril 2019 \| 852,11 \| 170 422 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2018. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	852 MGA/ hourMarch 1, 2018 – May 1, 2019	March 1, 2018	May 1, 2019
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2018 \| 30 avril 2019 \| 852,11 \| 170 422 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2018. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	170,422 MGA/ monthMarch 1, 2018 – May 1, 2019	March 1, 2018	May 1, 2019
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 février 2017 \| 28 février 2018 \| 788,72 \| 157 748 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 février 2017. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	789 MGA/ hourFebruary 1, 2017 – March 1, 2018	February 1, 2017	March 1, 2018
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 février 2017 \| 28 février 2018 \| 788,72 \| 157 748 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 février 2017. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	157,748 MGA/ monthFebruary 1, 2017 – March 1, 2018	February 1, 2017	March 1, 2018
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 17 février 2016 \| 31 janvier 2017 \| 730,30 \| 146 060 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 17 février 2016. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	730 MGA/ hourFebruary 17, 2016 – February 1, 2017	February 17, 2016	February 1, 2017
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 17 février 2016 \| 31 janvier 2017 \| 730,30 \| 146 060 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 17 février 2016. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	146,060 MGA/ monthFebruary 17, 2016 – February 1, 2017	February 17, 2016	February 1, 2017
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 janvier 2015 \| 16 février 2016 \| 674,60 \| 134 920 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 janvier 2015. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	675 MGA/ hourJanuary 1, 2015 – February 17, 2016	January 1, 2015	February 17, 2016
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 janvier 2015 \| 16 février 2016 \| 674,60 \| 134 920 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 janvier 2015. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	134,920 MGA/ monthJanuary 1, 2015 – February 17, 2016	January 1, 2015	February 17, 2016
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2014 \| 31 décembre 2014 \| 630,00 \| 126 000 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2014. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	630 MGA/ hourMarch 1, 2014 – January 1, 2015	March 1, 2014	January 1, 2015
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2014 \| 31 décembre 2014 \| 630,00 \| 126 000 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2014. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	126,000 MGA/ monthMarch 1, 2014 – January 1, 2015	March 1, 2014	January 1, 2015
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2013 \| 28 février 2014 \| 547,60 \| 109 520 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2013. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	548 MGA/ hourMarch 1, 2013 – March 1, 2014	March 1, 2013	March 1, 2014
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 mars 2013 \| 28 février 2014 \| 547,60 \| 109 520 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 mars 2013. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	109,520 MGA/ monthMarch 1, 2013 – March 1, 2014	March 1, 2013	March 1, 2014
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 avril 2012 \| 28 février 2013 \| 507,20 \| 101 440 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 avril 2012. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	507 MGA/ hourApril 1, 2012 – March 1, 2013	April 1, 2012	March 1, 2013
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 avril 2012 \| 28 février 2013 \| 507,20 \| 101 440 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 avril 2012. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	101,440 MGA/ monthApril 1, 2012 – March 1, 2013	April 1, 2012	March 1, 2013
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 avril 2011 \| 31 mars 2012 \| 457,60 \| 91 520 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 avril 2011. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	458 MGA/ hourApril 1, 2011 – April 1, 2012	April 1, 2011	April 1, 2012
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 avril 2011 \| 31 mars 2012 \| 457,60 \| 91 520 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 avril 2011. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	91,520 MGA/ monthApril 1, 2011 – April 1, 2012	April 1, 2011	April 1, 2012
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 janvier 2010 \| 31 décembre 2010 \| 390,80 \| 78 160 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 janvier 2010. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	391 MGA/ hourJanuary 1, 2010 – April 1, 2011	January 1, 2010	April 1, 2011
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 janvier 2010 \| 31 décembre 2010 \| 390,80 \| 78 160 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 janvier 2010. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	78,160 MGA/ monthJanuary 1, 2010 – April 1, 2011	January 1, 2010	April 1, 2011
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 janvier 2008 \| 31 décembre 2009 \| 355,00 \| 71 000 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'Salaire horaire (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 janvier 2008. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	355 MGA/ hourJanuary 1, 2008 – January 1, 2010	January 1, 2008	January 1, 2010
Agriculture Source: CNaPS (Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale), Historique du Salaire Minimum d'Embauche (SME) 01 janvier 2008 \| 31 décembre 2009 \| 355,00 \| 71 000 \| — \| Source agency page snapshot September 27, 2026 Notes CNaPS SME history, Régime Agricole: 'SME mensuel (Ar)' column of the row starting 01 janvier 2008. Hourly figure = monthly SME / 200 hours per the page footnote. Verified September 27, 2026	71,000 MGA/ monthJanuary 1, 2008 – January 1, 2010	January 1, 2008	January 1, 2010

1,731 MGA / hour

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Gross pay before tax · 1,731 MGA
Weekly	69,232 MGA
Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12	300,005 MGA
Annual52 weeks	3,600,064 MGA
Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies	2,596 MGA

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What is the minimum wage in Madagascar in 2026?

1,731 MGA per hour since March 1, 2026. For a 40-hour week that is about 69,232 MGA a week or 3,600,064 MGA a year before tax.

Is the minimum wage in Madagascar 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.

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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:

Madagascar

Madagascar sets 4 rules of its own.

Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources

Salaire minimum d'embauche (SME), set by decree for the lowest professional category, for the general (non-agricultural, 173.33 h/month) and agricultural (200 h/month) regimes. Published from the CNaPS SME history (monthly and hourly, 2008 onward); current: Ar 300,000/month general and Ar 304,300/month agricultural from 1 March 2026. The press reports a second step to Ar 315,000 from October 2026 (décret n° 2026-1352, published 29 June 2026); not published because no official text stating it was reachable (Ministry site does not resolve, GEM copy is members-only, CNaPS table does not list it yet). Higher categories are not covered.

Madagascar

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Enforced by Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Fonction Publique.