Expand your Global Workforce to 
Senegal
- Cost-effective EOR services in Senegal
- Support employees with professional outplacement services
- Identify and recruit key talent through headhunting
- Streamline payroll and tax compliance
- Handle work permits and visas efficiently
POPULATION
19,000,000
LANGUAGES
French
COUNTRY CAPITAL
Dakar
CURRENCY
XOF
Some Facts about Senegal
Senegal is a country located at the westernmost point of Africa. The country is characterized by many air and maritime travel routes, making it an ideal place to expand your business. Senegal has a population of about 19 million, and its capital is Dakar. French is the official language, although there are other national languages like Wolof, Serer, and Diola. With a GDP value of 32.27 billion USD as of 2024, Senegal has a fair economy. The primary economic drivers include oil and gas production. However, agriculture, commercial fishing, and telecommunications also contribute to the economic growth.
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Holidays Per Year
40 hrs per week
Working hours
Compensation & Benefits in Senegal
XOF 35,000
Average wage per month
3-4 weeks
Annual vacation leave (min)
Are you ready to expand your business to Senegal? Experience a seamless process with Talent Grid Africa’s Employer of Record services. We offer reliable payroll outsourcing in Senegal, work permit and visa services, and other services that allow you to run a business without establishing a local office in Senegal.
Tax Obligations in Senegal
Salary income is taxable in terms of Personal Income Tax and Social Security contributions, provided that the work was performed in Senegal or the employer is established there. Employees are subjected to a personal income tax ranging from 0% to 35% of their income. The employer deducts the tax before making payments. Additionally, an employer contributes up to 20% of their employee’s income, and employees contribute 5% to the social security system. The social security contributions cater to disability, old age, and unemployment.
Senegal’s Labor Code governs employment relationships, outlining rights and protection for employers and employees. Here are the primary aspects of Senegal’s employment law.
- Minimum Wage. The minimum wage in Senegal as of 2025 is around 35,000 CFA Francs per month for unskilled workers and 45,000 CFA Francs for skilled workers.
- Working Hours. The standard working hours are 40 hours spread over five days per week.
- Leave Entitlements. All employees are entitled to a 30-day paid annual leave, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave, and are not required to work during public holidays.
- Talent Grid Africa can onboard employees in Senegal within 24 hours.
- Our team can help you hire and manage top talent without establishing a local entity, allowing you to expand your business operations quickly.
- We handle work permits and visas, streamlining the onboarding process for local and international employees.
- Our team provides accurate and timely payroll processes in local currency.
- We provide and administer employee benefits, such as health insurance and pensions, in line with Senegal’s employment standards and your company policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
An EOR is a service provider that hires employees on your behalf, managing payroll, taxes, HR compliance, and legal requirements without the need for you to register a local entity.
Employees in Senegal work 40 hours per week, typically spread over five working days.
Employees receive 30 days of paid annual leave, maternity and paternity leave, sick leave, and public holidays off.
Employers contribute up to 20% of the employee’s salary to social security, covering disability, old age, and unemployment.
We provide recruitment, onboarding, payroll outsourcing, compliance management, visa processing, and cultural integration support for seamless expansion.