Country hiring guide

Hiring in Libya 🇱🇾

Small oil-dependent economy; workforce data limited amid political instability. Employer on-costs run ~15%* on top of gross salary. Here is what to know before your first Libya hire.

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Capital cityTripoli

CurrencyLibyan dinar (LYD)

LanguagesArabic (official)

Population~7 million

Payroll frequencyMonthly; no statutory 13th salary

VAT standard rateNo VAT

Employer burden*~15%* of gross

TGTC flat EOR fee$699/mo · Tier C

Overview

Employing in Libya

Employment in Libya runs under its national labour code, which sets the floor for wages, working hours, leave, and notice. Here are the essentials before you make an offer.

Minimum wage

LYD 1,000/month*
In force since Jan 2025*

Payroll cycle & extra pay

Monthly payroll
No 13th-month provision

Public holidays

Several national & Islamic holidays*

Onboarding & probation

Probation ~30 days, extendable in writing*
Some sources cite up to 6 months*

Employer costs

What you pay on top of salary

Employer on-costs in Libya run ~15%* of gross salary. Employers contribute ~14.35% social security plus ~1% treasury solidarity levy.*

Employer contribution*Rate

Social security (employer)14.35%*

Treasury/solidarity contribution1.025%*

Passed through at cost

These statutory costs are paid at cost on top of TGTC's flat $699/mo fee, so you always see the real employer cost, not a marked-up percentage.

Employee-side taxes

Employees pay their own income tax and social-security share, withheld at source. Under an EOR, TGTC runs that payroll withholding for you.

Types of leave

Statutory leave in Libya

Annual leave

30 working days/year
45 days for 59+ with 20 years service

Maternity & parental leave

14 weeks paid
16 weeks for multiple/complicated births

Sick leave

Up to 45 continuous / 60 non-continuous days paid*

Other leave

Pilgrimage & bereavement leave*

Employment termination

Ending employment in Libya

Notice

1 month if under 5 years
2 months 5-10 years; 3 months over 10*

Severance

Nationals covered via pension system*
Expats ~half year's pay per year, max 5 years*

Probation

Terminable during probation*

Contractor risk

Weak enforcement; misclassification risk uncertain*

*All figures are estimates from public sources (2025-26), pending ops verification - same basis as the EOR cost calculator. Not tax or legal advice.

Hire in Libya without setting up an entity

TGTC employs your hire in Libya on a compliant local contract, runs payroll and benefits, and passes statutory costs through at cost. One invoice, flat $699 per month.

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