Madagascar National Minimum Wage Update 2026: New Rates & Contribution Thresholds Effective 1 March

Madagascar has issued Decree 2026-1352 on 2 June 2026, which establishes new national minimum wage rates effective 1 March 2026 for both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors.

New National Minimum Wage Rates: Effective 1 March 2026

Sector-Specific Minimum Wage Rates

Sector Monthly Minimum Wage (Ar)

Non-Agricultural 300,000 Ar

Agricultural 304,300 Ar

Statutory Contribution Thresholds & Ceiling Updates

The new minimum wage rates impact the minimum and maximum contribution base ceiling for the following statutory contributions:

• Social Security (CNaPS) contributions
• Training Fund (FMFP) contributions
• Health Insurance (SMIE) contributions

Updated Contribution Base Ceilings

Threshold Type Previous Ceiling (Ar) New Ceiling (Ar)

Minimum Ceiling 262,680 Ar 300,000 Ar

Maximum Ceiling 2,101,440 Ar 2,400,000 Ar*

*Maximum ceiling = 8 times the national minimum wage

Important: Sector-Specific Rates

Note that the agricultural sector minimum wage (304,300 Ar) is higher than the non-agricultural sector minimum wage (300,000 Ar). Ensure employees are classified correctly by sector for accurate minimum wage application and contribution base calculations.

Madagascar Minimum Wage 2026: Official Resources

• Download the full text of Decree 2026-1352 [insert link]