Manual labor Prices in Cameroon in 2026
How much does manual labor cost in Cameroon? Here are the typical rate ranges in 2026.
Price guide
| Indicator | Amount (FCFA/day) |
|---|---|
| Minimum rate | 3 000 FCFA |
| Average rate | 7 000 FCFA |
| Maximum rate | 12 000 FCFA |
Source: SangoServices 2026 rate guide (indicative market ranges). Rates vary by city, experience and length of the job.
Rates by city
| City | Range (per day) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Douala | 3 500 FCFA — 12 000 FCFA | based on 52 profiles on SangoServices |
| Yaoundé | 2 000 FCFA — 10 000 FCFA | based on 33 profiles on SangoServices |
| Bafoussam | 3 000 FCFA — 12 000 FCFA | national range |
| Bamenda | 3 000 FCFA — 12 000 FCFA | national range |
| Garoua | 3 000 FCFA — 12 000 FCFA | national range |
| Kribi | 3 000 FCFA — 12 000 FCFA | national range |
| Limbe | 3 000 FCFA — 12 000 FCFA | national range |
| Buea | 3 000 FCFA — 12 000 FCFA | national range |
| Maroua | 3 000 FCFA — 12 000 FCFA | national range |
| Ngaoundéré | 3 000 FCFA — 12 000 FCFA | national range |
| Bertoua | 3 000 FCFA — 12 000 FCFA | national range |
| Ebolowa | 3 000 FCFA — 12 000 FCFA | national range |
| Kumba | 3 000 FCFA — 12 000 FCFA | national range |
A city shows its own range only when at least 30 workers in this trade display their rate there on SangoServices: 6 in 10 profiles fall inside the range shown. A rate of exactly 5,000 FCFA FCFA, the value the old form suggested, is not counted. Elsewhere, it is the national range from the rate guide.
How much can you earn in manual labor in Cameroon?
A manual worker in Douala earns an average of 7,000 FCFA per day. Rates range from 3,000 FCFA for light tasks to 12,000 FCFA for physically demanding work. Working regularly, a worker can reach 150,000 to 250,000 FCFA per month.
On SangoServices, manual labor workers set their own rates. The platform is free for workers — you keep 100% of your earnings.
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