Calculate Recruitment Cost in Egypt
Egypt Salary Calculator 2026
From social insurance contributions to work permit fees , get a complete picture of what every hire actually costs your business in Egypt.
EGP 45,000
Avg. cost per hire
42 days
Avg. time to hire
10–20%
recruitment agency range
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The Full Picture
What Makes Up Egypt Recruitment Costs?
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Job Advertising
EGP 500–15,000/post
Egypt's top platforms include Wuzzuf, Forasna, Bayt, LinkedIn, and Jobzella. Budget EGP 500–2,000 for local roles and EGP 5,000–15,000 for senior positions requiring broader regional reach across Cairo and Alexandria.
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Agency Fees
10–20% of annual salary
Egyptian agencies charge 10–20% of first-year salary, with executive search reaching 25% for C-suite. Under Labour Law No. 14 of 2025, agencies must hold a valid Ministry of Labour licence.
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Work Permit & Residence Visa
EGP 6,000–25,000
Foreign national work permits start at EGP 6,000 in Year 1, rising to EGP 12,000 from Year 4. Total visa costs reach EGP 6,000–25,000 including attestation, medical testing, and translation fees.
Social Insurance (NOSI) Contribution
18.75% of insurable salary
NOSI contributions are mandatory at 18.75% of insurable salary for all employees. The maximum employer cost is capped at EGP 3,131/month per employee, with contributions increasing by 15% each January through 2027.
Background Checks
EGP 500–3,500
Standard checks cost EGP 500–1,500. Comprehensive packages including criminal records, reference verification, and document authentication add EGP 200–400 per document, pushing totals to EGP 3,500 for senior or security-sensitive roles.
Relocation & Onboarding
EGP 5,000–80,000
Domestic relocation costs EGP 5,000–20,000. International relocation for foreign hires runs EGP 25,000–80,000 including flights, accommodation, and shipping. Onboarding costs covering equipment, IT setup, and orientation add EGP 3,000–12,000 per hire.
Industry Data 2026
Egypt Cost-Per-Hire Benchmarks
Egypt's professional market is heavily concentrated in Cairo and Giza, where costs run 30–50% higher than other governorates. Salary figures below reflect Cairo market rates for mid-level hires in 2026. NOSI is calculated on the insurable salary up to the EGP 16,700/month cap.
Role Type
Typical Salary Range (EGP)
Avg Cost/Hire (EGP)
Difficulty
Time to Fill
Software Engineer
180,000–480,000
48,000
35 days
High
Sales Manager
144,000–360,000
42,000
38 days
Medium
Finance Analyst
120,000–300,000
38,000
32 days
Medium
HR Specialist
96,000–216,000
28,000
28 days
Lower
Marketing Manager
144,000–360,000
40,000
35 days
Medium
Operations Lead
108,000–264,000
32,000
30 days
Medium
C-Suite / Director
480,000–1,200,000
140,000
60 days
Very High
Cost Reduction Guide
3 Ways to Reduce Your Egypt Hiring Costs
1
Use AI-powered screening to reduce time-to-hire and interviewer costs
Egypt's high applicant volumes make AI screening essential. Every vacant week costs 1–2% of annual salary in lost productivity. Qureos AI interview tools reduce early-stage candidate dropout by 46% per hire.
2
Budget your NOSI contribution from the moment you draft the offer
Many employers overlook the 18.75% NOSI contribution as a day-one cost. For a mid-level engineer at EGP 25,000/month, this adds over EGP 56,000 annually. Build it into cost-per-hire before any offer.
3
Verify work permit quotas before extending offers to foreign nationals
Ministerial Decree No. 279 of 2025 caps foreign nationals at 10% of total workforce. Near the threshold, work permit applications are blocked. Run a headcount eligibility check before initiating any international hire.
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Egypt Recruitment Cost FAQs
What is the average cost per hire in Egypt?
The average cost per hire in Egypt ranges from EGP 12,000 for entry-level positions to over EGP 80,000 for executive roles, with mid-level professional hires in Cairo typically landing around EGP 38,000–50,000 in 2026. Costs are higher for foreign national hires due to work permit fees, and across all hires when the 18.75% employer NOSI contribution is correctly factored in.
What are typical agency fees in Egypt?
Most recruitment agencies in Egypt charge 10–20% of annual salary, with executive search firms charging up to 25% for senior roles. Under Labour Law No. 14 of 2025, agencies must hold a licence from the Ministry of Labour. Always request licence documentation before signing an engagement contract.
How does Egypt's Social Insurance (NOSI) work for employers?
The employer contribution is 18.75% of the total social insurance salary. As of 1 January 2026, the minimum social insurance salary is EGP 2,700 and the maximum is EGP 16,700. This applies to both Egyptian nationals and foreign employees under Law No. 148 of 2019. The insurable salary cap means the maximum annual NOSI cost per employee is EGP 37,575, regardless of actual salary , a significant saving for higher earners.
Do work permit rules differ for foreign hires in Egypt?
Yes, significantly. Under Ministerial Decree No. 279 of 2025, foreign nationals cannot exceed 10% of a company's total workforce, and permit fees are capped at EGP 100,000 per permit. Year-1 fees start at EGP 6,000 and increase annually. Egyptian nationals require no work permit, making them significantly less expensive to onboard from a compliance standpoint
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