Algeria’s labour law stipulates that the minimum wage is set through government decree after consultation with the most representative trade union of workers and associations of employers. The minimum wage consists of the basic wage, allowances and bonuses of any kind, excluding allowances paid as reimbursement of expenses incurred by the worker. To determine the minimum wage, the national average productivity, consumer price index price and general economic conditions are taken into consideration.
Algeria’s minimum wage was last updated on June 1, 2020. Labour inspectors observe and report transgressions of this law's provisions, according to labour legislation. A non-compliant enterprise shall be punished with a fine ranging between 1,000DA-2,000DA (Algerian Dinar). In case of reoffence, the penalty is 2,000 to 5,000 DA multiplied by as many times as there are offences.
Source: §87, 138 & 149 of Labour Law, 1990
Regular Pay
In Algerian labour law, the minimum wage comprises the basic income, as well as all allowances and bonuses, minus allowances paid as reimbursement for the worker's expenses.
The law stipulates more than once that the employer is required to pay each employee the payment owing to him regularly and in arrears. In an employment relationship, the worker has been given the right to regular payment of the remuneration due to them. The framework Collective Framework Agreement obliges the employer to pay the worker in arrears and no later than one week after the end of that particular month.
Source: §6 & 88 of the Labour Law, 1990; §94 of Framework Collective Agreement of the Private Economic Sector, 2006
