🇲🇷MRU Economy
Mauritania Salary & Tax Guide
Resource exports with a strategic location
Average Gross Salary
$2,000 / yr
Average Net Take-Home
$1,750 / yr
Top Marginal Tax Bracket
25%
Cost of Living Index
32 (US=100)
Economic & Employment Overview
Resource exports with a strategic location. The Mauritania labour market pairs an average gross salary of $2,000 with roughly $1,750 of net take-home pay, against a cost-of-living index of 32 where New York equals 100.
Leading Industries & Tech Sectors
Iron OreFisheriesGold
Immigration & Expat Work Permits
Most foreign hires base themselves in Nouakchott, the country’s main hub for Iron Ore roles. Work permits via the investment code
Major Economic Centers: Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Kiffa
Tax System Breakdown
Single Filer ModelProgressive rates reaching 25%. The top marginal statutory rate is 25%.
Sample Benchmark at Average Gross ($2,000 USD):
| Gross Salary | $2,000 |
| Total Income Tax Paid | $500 |
| Social Contributions / Payroll | $160 |
| Net Annual Take-Home | $1,340 |
| Effective Tax Rate | 33.0% |