Living Wages
A Living Wage is essential for a decent standard of living. Find out what your Living Wage should be in your region and in your country.
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Did you know that there are different minimum wages for regular workers and probationary employees in Cambodia? Probationary workers have their minimum wages set at KHR 748,000 (about 187 USD) while regular workers have their minimum wages set at KHR 760,000 (about 190 USD). To learn more about the minimum wages in Cambodia, click here
Overtime Compensation
If you're an employee in Cambodia and have been working overtime, you are due extra compensation. If you work overtime during the day, you should receive 150% of your wage, and if you work overtime at night, you should receive 200%. It's important to note that an employee should not work for more than 10 hours a day, except in emergencies, in which case the extra wage rate applies. Know more about overtime work and its compensation in Cambodia.
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Maternity Regulations
Did you know that in Cambodia, a pregnant woman employee is permitted to perform only light tasks? Employers are prohibited from laying off women during their maternity leave. Know more about maternity regulations in Cambodia.
Economic Facts
- Did you know that a regular employee in the textile and garment sector working at minimum wage earns KHR 190 every month? Meanwhile, Prime Minister Hun Sen earns 461,538.46 per day, more than 400 times the monthly minimum wage! Read more about VIP salaries in Cambodia
- Did you know there are around 4000 discovered temples in Cambodia? The largest and most popular of these is Angkor Wat. However, the infamous tourist attraction is witnessing a fall in its revenue. This is due to the travel restrictions imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Angkor’s archaeological park earned only 29,368 USD in April 2020, as against 7 million USD per month in the previous years. Let us know the impact of Covid-19 in Cambodia by taking our survey
- The average age of the population in Cambodia is under 15 years. The country, filled with youth and young people, has 50% of its population under 15 years of age while 60% are under 30 years of age. The legal age of wage employment in Cambodia is 15 years. What are the labour laws regarding children at work?
- Did you know that agriculture accounts for 22% of Cambodia’s GDP? The industry employs around 3 million people. Currently, 31.15 % of total employment is from the agriculture industry of Cambodia. Find out more about the salaries in the agricultural sector!
- Did you know that the overall composite score for Cambodia for labour rights is 60.5 -70, which means there is limited access to decent work? Learn more about the labour rights index for countries worldwide