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Last updated: July 26, 2026
Employment Cost Calculator for Egypt
Calculate your complete hiring costs for Egypt employees, including payroll taxes, social security contributions, employee benefits, and management fees. This salary calculator provides accurate employer cost estimates for informed hiring decisions.
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Employment Cost Breakdown
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Employer Tax Contributions
| Tax Type | Rate | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security (Employer Share) | 18.75% | Employee's total social insurance salary (capped at EGP 16,700/month, minimum EGP 2,700/month) |
| Health Insurance (Employer Share) | 3.25% | Employee's socially insurable wages (no cap) |
| Income Tax Withholding | Progressive (2.5% - 27.5%) | Employee's gross salary after deductions |
Filing & Compliance
- Register new employees with the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) and National Organization for Social Insurance (NOSI) within 15 days of hiring.
- Remit withheld taxes and social security contributions by the 15th of the following month.
- File quarterly tax returns within one month after each quarter-end and an annual salary tax reconciliation by January 31 of the following year.
Income Tax Brackets
| Income Range (EGP) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 40,000 | 0% |
| 40,001 to 55,000 | 10% |
| 55,001 to 70,000 | 15% |
| 70,001 to 200,000 | 20% |
| 200,001 to 400,000 | 22.5% |
| 400,001 to 1,200,000 | 25% |
| Above 1,200,000 | 27.5% |
Employee Contributions
| Deduction Type | Rate | Cap (EGP/month) |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | 11% | 16,700 |
| Health Insurance | 1% | No specific cap mentioned |
Personal Allowances
- Annual personal allowance: EGP 20,000.
- Social Security Contributions are deductible from taxable income.
- Premiums for life and health insurance are deductible, up to 15% of net revenue or EGP 10,000, whichever is lower.
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Lucas Botzen
Lucas Botzen is the Founder of Rivermate, a global employment platform that helps companies hire, employ, and manage talent internationally. Since founding Rivermate in December 2020, he has focused on building practical solutions that simplify international payroll, benefits, taxes, contracts, and employment compliance for remote teams. Before Rivermate, Lucas co-founded and co-directed Boloo, an e-learning and software company that helped entrepreneurs start and grow e-commerce businesses. He scaled Boloo to more than €2 million in annual revenue before successfully exiting the business in 2020. Lucas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Innovation from Avans University of Applied Sciences. His background in entrepreneurship, technology, automation, and remote work continues to shape his approach to making global employment simpler and more human.
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