🇸🇩SDG Economy
Sudan Salary & Tax Guide
Conflict-affected with heavy aid presence
Average Gross Salary
$2,000 / yr
Average Net Take-Home
$1,800 / yr
Top Marginal Tax Bracket
15%
Cost of Living Index
30 (US=100)
Economic & Employment Overview
Conflict-affected with heavy aid presence. Hiring concentrates in Oil, Agriculture and Gum Arabic, with the largest talent hubs in Khartoum and Omdurman. Average gross pay is $2,000, leaving about $1,800 after statutory deductions.
Leading Industries & Tech Sectors
OilAgricultureGum Arabic
Immigration & Expat Work Permits
Most foreign hires base themselves in Khartoum, the country’s main hub for Oil roles. NGO contracts cover foreign staff
Major Economic Centers: Khartoum, Omdurman, Port Sudan
Tax System Breakdown
Single Filer ModelLow statutory rates plus zakat levies. The top marginal statutory rate is 15%.
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% |