Sierra Leone has a population of 8.24 million people and is ranked number 41 in Africa per nominal GDP ($4.41 Billion). Sierra Leone practices a traditional economic system, and most of the people rely on subsistence agriculture.

The minimum wage in Sierra Leone is 500 SLL for all employees.

A Payroll Manager in Sierra Leone earns roughly 7,090,000 SLL per month on average. Salaries range from 3,260,000 SLL to 11,300,000 SLL (lowest to highest) (highest).

This is the monthly average pay, which includes housing, transportation, and other benefits. Salaries for Payroll Managers vary greatly depending on experience, abilities, gender, and region.

Employees in Sierra Leone pay income taxes as follows;

Less than SLL 500,000-0%

SLL 500,000- 15%

Additional SLL 500,000- 20%

Additional SLL 500,000- 30%

Above SLL 2 million -35%

In addition, employers contribute 10% of the monthly payroll to social security, while employees contribute 5% of the monthly payroll. The employer also provides for work injury insurance directly.

Parental Leave

All-female employees in Sierra Leone are entitled to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave. There is, however, no statutory provision for paternity leave.

In the course of termination, severance payment is not mandatory in Severance payment is not compulsory in Sierra Leone.

Notice Period

In Sierra Leone, the notice period for termination is one week and one month.