Updated 2026 Β· Algiers Market

Algeria Salary Guide 2026

Real salary benchmarks from verified Algerian employers. Know your market rate before you negotiate.

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All Sectors Technology Banking & Finance NGO & Development Healthcare Education Marketing & Sales Engineering & Construction Hospitality & Tourism

Technology

Role Monthly Gross Market Rate Notes
Software Engineer (Mid) DZD 50,000 – 130,000
75th percentile
 BSc CS or Engineering. 3–5 yrs experience. Python/Java/Node popular.
Software Engineer (Senior) DZD 150,000 – 350,000
90th percentile
 Team lead skills. Cloud (AWS/GCP). Strong portfolio expected.
Product Manager DZD 60,000 – 160,000
82th percentile
 Agile/Scrum. MBA or tech background. Fintech roles pay top of range.
Data Scientist DZD 90,000 – 220,000
80th percentile
 Python, SQL, ML. Demand surging in banking & telco.
DevOps / Cloud Engineer DZD 100,000 – 260,000
84th percentile
 AWS/Azure certs. Docker, Kubernetes. Remote roles available.
UI/UX Designer DZD 50,000 – 130,000
48th percentile
 Figma, portfolio required. Agencies pay lower end; multinationals higher.
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Banking & Finance

Role Monthly Gross Market Rate Notes
Financial Analyst DZD 55,000 – 140,000
55th percentile
 CPA (K) or ACCA valued. Commercial banks, SACCOs, MFIs.
Accountant (CPA-K) DZD 50,000 – 130,000
46th percentile
 ICPAK membership expected. Big 4 experience a bonus.
Risk & Compliance Officer DZD 60,000 – 160,000
60th percentile
 CBK guidelines knowledge. High demand post-2023 regulations.
Branch Manager (Bank) DZD 80,000 – 200,000
68th percentile
 10+ yrs banking. Performance bonuses significant.
Bank Transfer / Fintech Developer DZD 110,000 – 280,000
86th percentile
 Darling Algiers role. Safaricom DarajaAPI, fintech APIs.
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NGO & Development

Role Monthly Gross Market Rate Notes
Programme Officer DZD 50,000 – 120,000
48th percentile
 UN/INGO roles pay premium. Proposal writing critical.
M&E Specialist DZD 55,000 – 140,000
55th percentile
 KOBO, ODK, SPSS. Donor-funded projects.
Project Coordinator DZD 35,000 – 90,000
38th percentile
 PMD Pro or Prince2 valued. High competition for public-sector roles.
Country Director (INGO) DZD 200,000 – 500,000
95th percentile
 15+ yrs experience. Expat and international org packages often higher.
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Healthcare

Role Monthly Gross Market Rate Notes
Nurse (RN / KRN) DZD 35,000 – 80,000
30th percentile
 Public hospitals lower; private clinics and NGOs pay more.
Clinical Officer DZD 38,000 – 90,000
35th percentile
 Diploma/Degree. MOH salary scales set lower end.
Pharmacist DZD 50,000 – 130,000
46th percentile
 B.Pharm + PPB registration. Retail and hospital roles.
Medical Doctor (MO) DZD 70,000 – 170,000
64th percentile
 Ordre des MΓ©decins registration required. Specialists command far higher rates.
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Education

Role Monthly Gross Market Rate Notes
Secondary School Teacher DZD 30,000 – 70,000
22th percentile
 TSC registered. Private schools pay up to DZD 100k.
University Lecturer DZD 55,000 – 140,000
55th percentile
 Masters minimum; PhD preferred. Public universities CBA rates.
School Principal DZD 60,000 – 160,000
60th percentile
 LycΓ©es and universities highest. French + Arabic required.
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Marketing & Sales

Role Monthly Gross Market Rate Notes
Digital Marketing Manager DZD 50,000 – 130,000
50th percentile
 SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads. Multinationals and telecom top payers.
Sales Representative (FMCG) DZD 35,000 – 90,000
32th percentile
 Base + commission. Top performers earn 200k+.
Brand Manager DZD 75,000 – 180,000
65th percentile
 Marketing degree + 5 yrs. FMCG/Telco/Oil & gas top payers.
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Engineering & Construction

Role Monthly Gross Market Rate Notes
Civil Engineer DZD 60,000 – 150,000
60th percentile
 EBK registration required. Infrastructure boom driving demand.
Electrical Engineer DZD 55,000 – 140,000
55th percentile
 EPRA certs for energy sector. Solar growing fast.
Project Manager (Construction) DZD 50,000 – 130,000
74th percentile
 PMP or Prince2. Government vs private sector rates differ.
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Hospitality & Tourism

Role Monthly Gross Market Rate Notes
Hotel Manager DZD 70,000 – 170,000
65th percentile
 KNEC or KHC diploma. Safari lodges offer board and accommodation.
Chef (Executive) DZD 50,000 – 130,000
50th percentile
 5-star hotels top payers. French/Italian cuisine adds premium.
Tour Guide (Licensed) DZD 50,000 – 150,000
38th percentile
 KTCA licence. Tips not included. Seasonal variation high.
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πŸ“Š Methodology: Salary ranges represent Algiers market gross monthly pay (before PAYE and NHIF/NSSF deductions) compiled from job postings on Mimu's Jobs Algeria, employer surveys, and publicly available 2025–2026 data. Ranges vary by employer size, candidate experience, and location. Counties outside Algiers typically pay 15–30% less. Always negotiate.

πŸ’‘ Salary Negotiation Tips for Algeria

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Know your market rate
Use this guide and compare 3+ job postings before any negotiation. Never state a number first.
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Quantify your impact
Algerian employers respond to numbers: "I grew sales by 40%" beats "I am a hard worker."
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Factor in total package
Medical cover, pension (NSSF + employer top-up), airtime and transport allowances can add 20–40% to base pay.
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Time it right
Best time to negotiate: after a verbal offer but before signing. Or after 12 months with strong performance.
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PAYE awareness
Gross DZD 200k β†’ take-home ~DZD 145k after PAYE. Always negotiate on gross, not net.
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Use competing offers
A competing offer is the single most powerful negotiation tool in Algeria's job market.