Chad has a population of 16.91 million and is ranked number 32 in Africa according to nominal GDP ($12.35 billion). Chad is a mixed economic system that relies heavily on subsistence farming and livestock.

The minimum wage in Chad is 59,995 Francs per month.

Cycle of Payments

Employees in Chad are usually paid on a monthly basis.

13th Paygrade
Bonuses are not mandatory for employers in Chad.

In Chad, employees' income is taxed at the rate of between 0% and 30%, according to the source and income. Further, the employer contributes 16.5% to the social security fund, and the employee contributes 3.5% to the same.

In Chad, female employees are entitled to 14 weeks of half-paid maternity leave, paid through social security. Additionally, all-male employees are granted two weeks of paternity leave paid by the employer.

In Chad, employees are entitled to severance pay in case of redundancy. The amount paid depends on the length of service, such that those who have worked 0-5 years are given 5.42 weeks of pay, and those who have worked for ten or more years are given 11.9 weeks of pay.

Notice Period

The notice period in Chad is dependent on the years an employee has worked in the organization. Such that the employees who have worked for at least five years are expected 8.67 weeks’ notice.