The true cost of every hire. Before you sign the offer. All 54 African countries with 2026 statutory contribution coverage, including detailed payroll logic for key countries and statutory minimum estimates where country rules are more fragmented.
Sector-specific costs (danger pay, shift allowance, etc.) will be added
Typical agency fees — Nigeria tech: 15-20%. Kenya: 12-15%. SA: 10-15%
Compare the three hiring models side by side. The right model depends on your budget, compliance needs, and management capacity.
Compare staff costs across up to 5 African countries. Find the most cost-effective location for your next hire.
Calculate the total liability when an employee exits — notice pay, severance, leave encashment, and final salary.
Hiring an employee in Africa involves much more than just the agreed salary. Every country has mandatory statutory contributions that employers must pay, from pension schemes to social insurance funds. These costs can add 20-60% on top of the gross salary, depending on the country and benefits package.
This calculator covers all 54 African Union member states with 2026 statutory contribution coverage. Countries with dedicated payroll logic use detailed rules, while broader country coverage uses statutory minimum contribution rates and reasonable default assumptions for sector-specific items.
Choosing the right hiring model is critical. Full-Time Employees (FTE) offer the most control but carry the highest compliance burden. Contractors are cheaper but risk misclassification penalties. Employer of Record (EOR) services handle compliance for a management fee — ideal for remote teams expanding into new markets.