{"id":6988,"date":"2026-10-29T06:09:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T06:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dopay.com\/?post_type=knowledgehub&p=6988"},"modified":"2026-10-30T09:41:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T09:41:00","slug":"minimum-wage-in-egypt","status":"publish","type":"knowledgehub","link":"https:\/\/dopay.com\/en\/knowledge-hub\/minimum-wage-in-egypt\/","title":{"rendered":"Minimum Wage in Egypt 2026: New EGP 15,000 Target"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Is the minimum wage in Egypt increasing to EGP 15,000? And when will employees start receiving the higher salary?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Following the government’s announcement on October 24, 2026, questions have emerged about the new minimum wage, when it will take effect, and whether private-sector employees will benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n

The key point is that EGP 15,000 is not the current minimum wage in Egypt.<\/b> It is a government target for state employees <\/span>by the end of fiscal year 2029\/2030.<\/b><\/p>\n

For now, the minimum wage remains <\/span>EGP 8,000 per month<\/b> for government employees and EGP 7,000 for private-sector employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding the difference matters for both employees and employers. Workers need to know what they are entitled to receive, while businesses need to plan their payroll budgets and meet their legal obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Short<\/b><\/p>\n

Egypt aims to increase the minimum wage for state employees from EGP 8,000 to EGP 15,000 by the end of fiscal year 2029\/2030, but the increase has not taken effect yet. In 2026, the minimum monthly wage is EGP 8,000 for government employees and EGP 7,000 for private-sector employees. The new target does not automatically apply to private companies, and no detailed implementation schedule has been announced. For employers, the priority is to stay informed about official decisions, review payroll budgets, and keep salary payments accurate and on time.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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