🇬🇲GMD Economy
Gambia Salary & Tax Guide
Small Atlantic economy reliant on tourism
Average Gross Salary
$1,500 / yr
Average Net Take-Home
$1,350 / yr
Top Marginal Tax Bracket
30%
Cost of Living Index
28 (US=100)
Economic & Employment Overview
Small Atlantic economy reliant on tourism. Hiring concentrates in Groundnuts, Tourism and Remittances, with the largest talent hubs in Banjul and Serekunda. Average gross pay is $1,500, leaving about $1,350 after statutory deductions.
Leading Industries & Tech Sectors
GroundnutsTourismRemittances
Immigration & Expat Work Permits
Work permits via the labour ministry Expatriate communities cluster around Banjul and Serekunda, where relocation infrastructure and international schools are most developed.
Major Economic Centers: Banjul, Serekunda, Brikama
Tax System Breakdown
Single Filer ModelProgressive rates reaching 30%. The top marginal statutory rate is 30%.
Sample Benchmark at Average Gross ($1,500 USD):
| Gross Salary | $1,500 |
| Total Income Tax Paid | $375 |
| Social Contributions / Payroll | $120 |
| Net Annual Take-Home | $1,005 |
| Effective Tax Rate | 33.0% |