The active population in figures

Note: (e) Estimated data

Working conditions

Legal weekly duration

39 hours

Retirement age

60 years

Working contracts

Employment contract requires a rather flexible formality. Dismissal procedures are very rigid.

Cost of labor

Minimum wage

The legal minimum wage varies according to the branch of industry and the area.

Average wage

The average annual salary is USD 2,700.

Social contributions

Social security contributions paid by employers: 23%.
Social security contributions paid by employees: 7%

Social partners

Social dialogue and involvement of social partners

Independent trade unions are prohibited. Iranian trade unions are represented by an organisation called "Worker's house", whose leaders are subject to selection criteria imposed by the State.

Unions

Unionization rate

Independent trade unions being prohibited, the rate of unionisation does not have any meaning.

Labor regulation bodies

Ministry of Labour and Social Policy (in arabic)