What is the CNAS contribution rate in Algeria?

The employee contributes 9% of gross salary and the employer 26%, for a total of 35% of gross salary.

Are CNAS contributions mandatory?

Yes, they are mandatory for all salaried workers in the public and private sectors. The employer withholds and remits the contributions.

What entitlements do CNAS contributions provide?

Health coverage, sickness and maternity benefits, retirement pension, unemployment benefit, and workplace accident insurance.

How can I verify my CNAS contributions?

You can visit your nearest CNAS office or consult the cnas.dz website to access your contribution statement.

How much is the school allowance, and is there an income condition?

The school allowance is 3,000 DA per year for every school-enrolled child, with no income condition, under executive decree No. 19-239 of 4 September 2019, which removed the earlier conditions. It is provided for by the family-allowance regulatory framework (decree 96-298). It is distinct from the special schooling allocation (5,000 DA) paid by National Solidarity to low-income families under an income test.

CNAS Calculator & School Allowance – Algeria 2026

Q: What branches do CNAS contributions cover?

They cover: social insurance, retirement, unemployment insurance, early retirement, workplace accidents, the housing fund, and vocational training.

Monthly gross salary

DA

Salary before all deductions

Display contributions for

Year

Total contributions

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Salary after CNAS72%

Employee contribution7%

Employer contribution21%

Gross salary50,000DA

Employee contribution4,500DA

Social insurance750DA

Retirement3,375DA

Unemployment insurance250DA

Early retirement125DA

Employer contribution13,000DA

Social insurance6,250DA

Retirement5,000DA

Unemployment insurance500DA

Early retirement125DA

Workplace accidents and occupational diseases625DA

FNPOS housing fund250DA

Vocational training250DA

Total contributions17,500DA

Total employer cost63,000DA

Annual employee contribution54,000DA

Annual employer contribution156,000DA

Total employer cost63,000DA

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School allowance — 3,000 DA per child

On top of contributions, insured members receive an annual school allowance of 3,000 DA for every school-enrolled child, regardless of the guardian's income. Its amount is set by executive decree No. 19-239 of 4 September 2019 (Official Journal No. 53/2019), which amends decree 96-298 on family allowances, in force since the 2019 school year.

School-enrolled children

Annual total: 3,000

Not to be confused with the 5,000 DA "special schooling allocation" reserved for families with no income or income below the national minimum wage — a separate program paid by the Ministry of National Solidarity via postal account, outside CNAS.

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How it works

Employee portion: 9% of gross salary; employer portion: 26% (total 35%).
Contributions are distributed across branches: social insurance, retirement, unemployment, workplace accidents…
Total employer cost = gross salary + 26%.

Sources: CNAS · 2026 fiscal guide.

Data last reviewed: 2026-07-22

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About this tool

The CNAS contribution calculator details the social security deductions on your salary in Algeria, split between the employee portion (9%) and the employer portion (26%), based on the rates applicable in 2026. It displays the total amount for each side as well as the overall cost to the employer.

It also breaks down the contribution across its various branches: social insurance, retirement, unemployment insurance, early retirement, workplace accidents, plus contributions to the housing fund and vocational training. For example, a gross salary of 40,000 DA yields 3,600 DA in employee contributions and 10,400 DA in employer contributions.