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Egypt has an 18.75% employer social insurance rate, progressive income tax (0–27.5%), and a rapidly evolving minimum wage. Monthly ETA withholding required. Rippling handles SIA, ETA, and Egypt Labor Law compliance.
Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world and North Africa's largest economy, with strengths in tourism, oil and gas, the Suez Canal, agriculture, and a fast-growing technology and outsourcing sector in Cairo, New Cairo, and Alexandria. Egypt has a large, young, Arabic and English-speaking workforce. The EGP has faced significant devaluation since 2022, making Egyptian talent cost-competitive for USD/EUR-paying employers. Egypt is a Rippling EOR market.
| Contribution | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Social Insurance (employer) | 18.75% | Private sector rate on base salary up to insured ceiling |
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| Contribution | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Social Insurance (employee) | 11% | On base salary up to the insured ceiling |
| Income tax | 0–27.5% | Progressive 7-bracket system; withheld monthly |
| Annual Income (EGP) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 40,000 | 0% |
| 40,001–55,000 | 10% |
| 55,001–70,000 | 15% |
| 70,001–85,000 | 20% |
| 85,001–100,000 | 22.5% |
| 100,001–200,000 | 25% |
| Above 200,000 | 27.5% |
Monthly withholding by employer; annual reconciliation to ETA.
Notice: 2 months (5–10 years), 3 months (10+ years). Severance: 1 month's wage per year of service. Unfair dismissal: up to 24 months' wages. GAFI and Ministry of Manpower notifications may be required for collective dismissals.
Egypt applies income tax on a progressive basis with 7 brackets from 0% to 27.5% (2024). Notably, Egypt has a personal exemption of EGP 20,000/year. The employer withholds income tax monthly and remits to the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA). Annual reconciliation is required. Egypt periodically adjusts tax brackets for inflation.
Egypt's social insurance is capped at an insured salary ceiling set annually by the Social Insurance Authority. Employer rate: 18.75%; employee rate: 11% of base salary up to the ceiling. The ceiling is updated regularly. Contributions above the ceiling are not required. Rippling tracks ceiling updates and applies the correct contribution.
Egypt's minimum wage in the private sector is EGP 6,000/month (2024), set by the National Wages Council. Minimum wages in Egypt have been increasing rapidly due to inflation and currency devaluation. The government reviews minimum wages periodically.
Egypt's Labor Law (Law 12/2003) provides for annual leave of 21 days per year (increasing to 30 days after 10 years or at age 50+), 80 days sick leave (full pay for first 30 days; 75% for next 90 days), and maternity leave of 90 days at full pay for female employees. Public holidays: 13–15 days per year (some vary by religious calendar).
