🇹🇬XOF Economy
Togo Salary & Tax Guide
Lomé port handles regional trade
Average Gross Salary
$1,500 / yr
Average Net Take-Home
$1,300 / yr
Top Marginal Tax Bracket
35%
Cost of Living Index
30 (US=100)
Economic & Employment Overview
Lomé port handles regional trade. The Togo labour market pairs an average gross salary of $1,500 with roughly $1,300 of net take-home pay, against a cost-of-living index of 30 where New York equals 100.
Leading Industries & Tech Sectors
PhosphatesAgricultureTrade
Immigration & Expat Work Permits
Newcomers usually settle first in Lome or Kara, where Phosphates employers sponsor most international relocations. Work cards through the labour inspectorate
Major Economic Centers: Lome, Kara, Atakpame
Tax System Breakdown
Single Filer ModelProgressive rates reaching 35%. The top marginal statutory rate is 35%.
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% |