Hire and pay employees in Cameroon compliantly from day one
Easily hire employees in Cameroon with Deel. Deel's best-in-class Employer of Record setup allows us to handle local laws, tax and benefits, and international payroll on your behalf in over 150+ countries including Cameroon.
Backed by local experts and built-in compliance protection, your next hire could start in as little as 3 days with Deel.
Onboard, pay and manage employees in Cameroon with Deel
Usually, to hire in Cameroon, your business needs an entity. That means a local office, an address registered as a subsidiary, and an account with a local bank. All of this, plus navigating regional benefits, payroll, and licensing can take months.
Now you can hire employees in Cameroon quickly, easily, and compliantly. Automate tax document collection, payroll, benefits, and more. And once your new hire's onboarded, Deel HR keeps their time off and documents in one place, so managing your team in Cameroon doesn't mean a separate system.
Already have an entity in Cameroon? Our PEO services can run payroll and compliance for your direct employees.
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Payroll cycle Monatlich
All the necessary benefits for Cameroon built right in
Deel allows you to provide localized benefits for employees in Cameroon within minutes. All in one manageable online dashboard in a single HR platform.
- Employment Trust Fund
- National Housing Development Fund
- National Social Security Fund
Our quickstart guide to hiring in Cameroon
Navigate the tabs below to learn everything you need to know about hiring an employee in Cameroon
Minimum Wage Requirements
In Cameroon, the minimum wage can vary depending on the industry of the company. For Deel, the applicable monthly minimum wage is XAF 60.000.
Individual Income Tax
The individual income tax ranges from 11% to 38.5%. Income tax is calculated according to progressive rates.
|
Gross Annual Income |
Tax Rate (%) |
|---|---|
|
Up to XAF 2.000.000 |
11% |
|
Up to XAF 2.000.001 to 3.000.000 |
16.5% |
|
Up to XAF 3.000.001 to 5.000.000 |
27.5% |
|
Over XAF 5.000.000 |
38.5% |
Payroll Cost
The employer cost is generally estimated at 16.05% of the employee salary.
Pension insurance - 4.20%
Occupational Accident Insurance - 1.75%
Family Benefit - 7.00%
National House Loan Fund Tax - 1.50%
National Employment fund - 1.00%
13th salary, paid at the end of the year.
Employer Liability Cost - An administrative fee of 0.60% is applied to ensure ongoing worker compensation and liability coverage These costs are provided as estimates and are intended solely for general informational purposes. To fully comprehend all associated costs and fees related to the terms of any employment agreement for this country, please contact our Sales team for a quote.
Overtime Pay & Maximum Hours
Standardarbeitszeit beträgt 8 Stunden pro Tag, 40 Stunden pro Woche (2.400 Stunden pro Jahr). Die Übliche Arbeitswoche Läuft Von Montag Bis Freitag. Arbeitszeit Zwischen 22:00 Uhr Und 06:00 Uhr Gilt Als Nachtarbeit.
Überstundenzahlung Ist Verpflichtend. Stunden, Die Außerhalb Der Standardarbeitszeit Geleistet Werden, Werden Als Überstunden Angesehen. Mitarbeitende Können Maximal 20 Stunden Überstunden Pro Woche Arbeiten, Maximal 10 Stunden Pro Tag. Für Zusätzliche Während Der Woche Geleistete Stunden Werden Mitarbeitende Wie Folgt Entlohnt:
Für Die Ersten 8 Stunden: 120 % Des Stundenlohns;
Für Die Nächsten 8 Stunden: 130 % Des Stundenlohns;
Für Überstunden An Sonntagen: 140 % Des Stundenlohns;
Für Überstunden In Der Nacht: 150 % Des Stundenlohns;
Für Überstunden Im Falle Einer Notlage Oder Höherer Gewalt An Nicht-Arbeitstagen: 150 % Des Stundenlohns
Hiring in Cameroon, hassle-free
With Deel, your business can easily hire employees in Cameroon with our EOR solution. If you have an entity, our Global Payroll solution takes care of payroll and compliance for your direct employees. Our 250+ in-house experts handle everything from managing local laws, complex tax systems, or your payroll in Cameroon and 150+ countries.
Management fee
Starting at
$599
/month
Estimated Employer Cost
16.05%
of employee salary