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Cameroon

Cameroon

Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Cameroon

(The data below is for reference only. You may refer to the official government websites or contact us for updates.)

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CapitalYaoundé
CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc (XAF)
LanguagesFrench, English
Payroll FrequencyMonthly, Weekly
GDP per Capita$1,574
Employer Tax2.5%
CapitalYaoundé
CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc (XAF)
LanguagesFrench, English
Payroll FrequencyMonthly, Weekly
GDP per Capita$1,574
Employer Tax2.5%

Talent Landscape Analysis

Cameroon, located in the sub-Saharan region of Africa, is a country rich in oils and minerals. Primary occupations in Cameroon are agriculture, mining, and commerce. Major industries in Cameroon are petroleum production and refining, textile, food processing, and aluminum production.

Major economic Cities

Yaounde, Douala, Bameda, Bafoussam

Skills in demand

Fashion Designing, Blogging, Photography, Web Design, Graphite Design

Cameroon map

Salary Data

Some common jobs with average monthly salaries are mentioned below:

Employing in Cameroon

Below are the key points an employer must keep in mind while seeking employees in Cameroon

Employee Contract
Leave Policy
Payroll
Taxes
Offboarding & Termination
Visa and Immigration
Employee Contract

Basic

 

An employment contract in Cameroon must mention the period for which it is drafted. The currency of compensation must be XAF instead of a foreign currency. Employment contracts of more than three months must be written and not verbal.

 

Probation Period

 

The probation period for employees in Cameroon is up to six months.

 

13th Month Pay

 

The 13th-month bonus is not mandatory for employers in Cameroon.

 

Employee Benefits

 

  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave 
  • Maternity Leave
  • Housing Fund
  • National Employment Fund

Employee Contract

Basic

 

An employment contract in Cameroon must mention the period for which it is drafted. The currency of compensation must be XAF instead of a foreign currency. Employment contracts of more than three months must be written and not verbal.

 

Probation Period

 

The probation period for employees in Cameroon is up to six months.

 

13th Month Pay

 

The 13th-month bonus is not mandatory for employers in Cameroon.

 

Employee Benefits

 

  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave 
  • Maternity Leave
  • Housing Fund
  • National Employment Fund

Leave Policy

Public and Provincial Holidays

Leave Information

Payroll

Taxes

Offboarding & Termination

Visa and Immigration

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