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Salary grids by sector
Browse the indicative salary grids by sector.
Base Salary
The base salary is the compensation for the work performed by the employee. It must be linked to the current pay scale, specifying a category, grade, step, and harmonized pay level (Article L.95 of the Code: “equal work—equal pay”).
Benefits in Kind
Benefits in Kind in Mali: Estimated Amounts, Recipients, Priorities, Social Policies, and HR Provisions.
Bonuses
Bonus Structures in Mali: Amounts, Criteria, Calculations, Performance, Project Completion, and HR Provisions.
Employer Contributions
These are social security and tax contributions owed by the employer, in addition to the salary, as mandatory deductions for the tax authorities and social security.
Local Indicative Monthly Compensation Schedule
The table lists the main allowances and bonuses applicable to NGO and project staff: transportation, housing, communication, meals, liability, field work, risk, mobility, and relocation. The amounts vary depending on the position, professional requirements, and the assignment location. Some allowances are calculated as a percentage of salary and must comply with HR policy, the contract, and the available budget.
Mandatory and Optional Bonuses and Allowances
Bonuses are given as rewards, while allowances compensate for a hardship or expense. They may be mandatory (by law, collective bargaining agreement, contract, or custom) or optional, but some become mandatory in practice. Tax treatment depends on the actual purpose, the conditions, and the limits set forth in the regulations.
Other Secondary Working Conditions
Per diem and bonus schedules for Mali, including amounts, eligibility criteria, and recommended HR provisions.
The Benefits
A benefit in kind is a good or service paid by the employer for the employee’s personal use. It differs from a reimbursement, which only covers expenses made for the company. Benefits may include housing, transport, communication, fuel or family support. They supplement salary and must be clearly defined to avoid social or tax issues.
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