Employer cost calculator: Egypt 2026
What an employee really costs in Egypt: gross salary plus mandatory employer contributions. A EGP 15,000 monthly salary costs about EGP 17,812 (1.19× gross).
Employer cost by salary
Employer social insurance of 18.75% on the insurable wage (EGP 2,700–16,700 a month from January 2026).
| Gross per month | EGP 7,000 | EGP 15,000 | EGP 30,000 | EGP 60,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social insurance | EGP 1,312 | EGP 2,812 | EGP 3,131 | EGP 3,131 |
| Total employer cost | EGP 8,312 | EGP 17,812 | EGP 33,131 | EGP 63,131 |
| Cost multiplier | 1.188× | 1.188× | 1.104× | 1.052× |
| Employee take-home | EGP 6,104 | EGP 11,860 | EGP 23,457 | EGP 45,780 |
Employer social insurance 18.75% of the insurable wage (EGP 2,700-16,700 a month from Jan 2026, so at most EGP 3,131.25).
Employee side: Egypt take-home pay calculator.
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How much does it cost to employ someone in Egypt?
On top of gross pay, employers in Egypt pay employer social insurance of 18.75% on the insurable wage (EGP 2,700–16,700 a month from January 2026). For a EGP 15,000 monthly salary the total is about EGP 17,812, or 1.19 times gross pay.
Does this include benefits or an EOR fee?
No. It covers statutory employer contributions and mandatory accruals only. Private health insurance, allowances, equipment and Employer of Record fees come on top.
Sources
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/egypt/individual/taxes-on-personal-income
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/Egypt/Individual/Sample-personal-income-tax-calculation
- https://eg.andersen.com/personal-income-tax/
- https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/north-africa/egypt-nosi-raises-insurable-wage-limits-starting-january-2026-lv4id0fw
Updated 2026-11-13. Estimates for planning only, not tax advice.