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Cambodia Salary & Tax Guide
Rising manufacturing and tourism base
Average Gross Salary
$4,000 / yr
Average Net Take-Home
$3,600 / yr
Top Marginal Tax Bracket
20%
Cost of Living Index
32 (US=100)
Economic & Employment Overview
Rising manufacturing and tourism base. With median gross compensation near $4,000 and take-home pay around $3,600, Phnom Penh remains the primary entry point for Garments opportunities.
Leading Industries & Tech Sectors
GarmentsTourismConstruction
Immigration & Expat Work Permits
Work permits and quotas via approved employers Expatriate communities cluster around Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, where relocation infrastructure and international schools are most developed.
Major Economic Centers: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville
Tax System Breakdown
Single Filer ModelProgressive rates to 20%. The top marginal statutory rate is 20%.
Sample Benchmark at Average Gross ($4,000 USD):
| Gross Salary | $4,000 |
| Total Income Tax Paid | $1,000 |
| Social Contributions / Payroll | $320 |
| Net Annual Take-Home | $2,680 |
| Effective Tax Rate | 33.0% |