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Algeria has 26% employer CNAS (one of MENA's highest), progressive IRG income tax, DZD 20,000/month minimum wage, and growing Algiers tech sector. Rippling handles CNAS, DGI, and Algerian Labour Law compliance.
Algeria is North Africa's largest economy by land area and a significant oil and gas producer. Algiers is the primary business hub with a growing technology and startup sector. Algeria has a large, young, educated workforce with strong French and Arabic language skills. Algeria uses the Algerian dinar (DZD); currency controls mean FX management is a consideration for international employers. Algeria is an emerging EOR destination.
| Contribution | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CNAS (employer) | 26% | Pension, health, work accident, family allowances |
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| Contribution | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CNAS (employee) | 9% | Pension, health, work accident insurance |
| Income tax (IRG) | 0–35% | Progressive; withheld monthly by employer |
| Annual Income (DZD) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 240,000 | 0% |
| 240,001–480,000 | 23% |
| 480,001–960,000 | 27% |
| 960,001–1,920,000 | 30% |
| 1,920,001–3,840,000 | 33% |
| Above 3,840,000 | 35% |
Monthly IRG withholding by employer; remitted to DGI.
Notice: 1 month (under 10 years); 2 months (10+ years). Severance: 3 months (first 3 years) + 1 month/year thereafter (max 12 months). ANEM notification required for collective redundancies.
Algeria's employer CNAS contribution is 26% of gross salary — one of the higher rates in North Africa and the MENA region. It covers pension (11%), health insurance (12.5%), work accident insurance (1.25%), family allowances (0.75%), and early retirement (0.5%). No ceiling applies to most branches. Monthly remittance to CNAS is due by the 15th of the following month.
Algeria's income tax (IRG — Impôt sur le Revenu Global) is progressive: 0% (up to DZD 240,000/year); 23% (DZD 240,001–480,000); 27% (DZD 480,001–960,000); 30% (DZD 960,001–1,920,000); 33% (DZD 1,920,001–3,840,000); 35% (above DZD 3,840,000). Monthly employer withholding; remitted to DGI.
Algeria's minimum wage (SNMG — Salaire National Minimum Garanti) is DZD 20,000/month (2024). Algeria periodically reviews the SNMG. For professional and technology roles in Algiers, market salaries are substantially above the minimum.
Notice: 1 month (under 10 years); 2 months (10+ years). Severance (indemnité de licenciement): 3 months' salary for the first 3 years + 1 month per additional year (capped at 12 months). Collective redundancy requires ANEM notification and works council consultation.
