Hiring in Senegal

To hire employees in Senegal, employers must comply with:

Written employment contracts
Minimum wage regulations
CNSS social security contributions
Professional tax obligations
Leave entitlements
Health and safety regulations

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Employment Contract

Contracts may be permanent, fixed-term, part-time, or apprenticeship contracts. Contracts must include:

Job role and classification
Working hours
Salary and benefits
Leave entitlements
Social security participation
Notice periods
Termination rules

Notice Periods:
Notice depends on seniority:

8–15 days for junior employees
1–2 months for mid-level roles
3 months for managerial roles

Termination of Employment:
Termination is allowed for contract expiry, misconduct, redundancy, economic reasons, or mutual separation. Severance pay is required in redundancy cases.

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Employee Benefits

Mandatory Benefits Include:

Paid annual leave
Sick leave
Public holidays
CNSS social security
Maternity leave
Overtime compensation
Death and disability insurance

Leave Policies:

Annual Leave: Minimum 24 days.

Sick Leave: Granted with medical certificate.

Parental Leave:

Maternity: 14 weeks fully paid
Paternity: 1 day

Healthcare:
Senegal has public healthcare, community-based health insurance, and private insurance. Employers frequently offer additional private medical coverage.

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Taxes in Senegal

Senegal applies a progressive income tax from 0% to 40% depending on income level.

Other Payroll Deductions:

Social security contributions
Professional tax
Solidarity contributions

Payroll in Senegal

Base Salary: Must meet minimum wage and sector rates.

Payment Schedule: Monthly via bank transfer.

Additional Payments:

Transport allowance
Housing allowance
Family allowances
13th-month pay (common practice)

Social Security Contributions (CNSS):

Employer: ~7–10%
Employee: ~5–6%

Payroll Declarations:

Monthly: CNSS & PAYE
Annual: Employee statements & employer declarations

Payroll Currency: XOF

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Legal Regulations

Regulated by:

Senegal Labour Code
Social Security Code
Tax Code

Total Employment Cost: 10–20% above gross salary.

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Work Permits & Visas for Senegal

Foreign nationals working in Senegal must comply with local immigration and employment regulations. Employers are responsible for securing the required permits and validating employment documentation.

Work permit
Residence permit
Employment contract validation

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EOR Services in Senegal

EOR services in Senegal allow companies to hire employees legally without establishing a local entity. The EOR acts as the legal employer while you manage daily work and performance.

Your EOR handles: