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SNMG – Algeria minimum wage 2026
The National Minimum Guaranteed Salary (SNMG) is the lowest legal monthly salary in Algeria. Here is its value in 2026, its net after CNAS contributions and IRG deductions, and its total cost to the employer.
- Monthly SNMG
- 24,000per month
- Net after deductions
- 21,840per month
- Employer cost
- 30,240per month
- Gross annual salary
- 288,000per year
What is the SNMG?
The National Minimum Guaranteed Salary (SNMG) is the minimum monthly salary below which no employee may be paid in Algeria – in the public or private sector – for a full-time position. It is set at 24,000 Algerian dinars per month.
SNMG 2026 breakdown
| Item | Amount (DA) |
|---|---|
| Gross salary (SNMG) | 24,000 |
| CNAS contribution (9%) | −2,160 |
| Income tax (IRG) | Exempt |
| Net received | 21,840 |
| Employer contribution (26%) | +6,240 |
| Total employer cost | 30,240 |
The SNMG is exempt from IRG because its taxable income falls below the exemption threshold (30,000 DA). Source: Ministry of Labour and Finance Law 2026.