Seychelles ranks third in Africa for take-home pay, but figures tell a broader story   |09 October 2026

Seychelles ranks third among African countries for average monthly take-home salary, according to a 2026 comparison published by Statsbunsil, with an estimated average of US $790 per month. The island nation trails only Djibouti (US $2,836) and South Africa (US $1,270), while ranking ahead of Botswana, Namibia and Mauritius.

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