Angola's National Minimum Wage (Salário Mínimo Nacional, SMN) is set by the government through the Ministry of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security (MAPTSS), and it is not a single value — it varies by company size.
Angola's minimum wage (in force since 2025-09-16)
| Category | Monthly value |
|---|---|
| Medium and large companies | 100,000 Kz |
| Micro-enterprises and startups | 50,000 Kz |
| Domestic workers | 50,000 Kz |
Medium/large companies still paying below 70,000 Kz have a transition period (until September 2026, subject to a technical hardship review) to comply with the new value.
Increase versus the previous value
The new 100,000 Kz minimum for medium/large companies is an increase of roughly 42.9% over the 70,000 Kz that applied before 2025-09-16.
Per-day and per-hour reference
Angolan law sets a monthly figure, not an official daily or hourly rate. As a rough reference, dividing by 30 days and by a 220-hour month: 100,000 Kz works out to about 3,333 Kz per day and 455 Kz per hour; 50,000 Kz works out to about 1,667 Kz per day and 227 Kz per hour. This varies with the working-hours convention used.
Social security (INSS Angola)
Wages are also subject to social security contributions, managed by Angola's INSS and split between employee and employer (historically 3% + 8%, 11% total). A revision to a combined 15% rate was under discussion in 2025 — confirm the current rate directly with INSS before any formal payroll calculation.
This page is updated manually whenever the Angolan government publishes a new SMN value — always check the effective date above before using this for formal purposes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Angola?
Since 2025-09-16, Angola's National Minimum Wage is 100,000 Kz for medium/large companies and 50,000 Kz for micro-enterprises, startups and domestic workers.
Is there a single minimum wage in Angola?
No — it varies by company size: 100,000 Kz for medium/large companies and 50,000 Kz for micro-enterprises, startups and domestic work.
How much did Angola's minimum wage rise in 2025?
The rate for medium/large companies rose from 70,000 Kz to 100,000 Kz, an increase of about 42.9%, effective 2025-09-16.