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Before you hire in Cambodia
Cambodia carries its own employment rules, statutory costs and termination exposure. Get the wrong setup and it means back-pay, penalties and misclassification claims. Here is the complete snapshot, free, so you can plan before you ever talk to us.
Cambodia's labour market centers on Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, strong in garment/footwear manufacturing, tourism and growing BPO/tech services, operating in the ICT (UTC+7) time zone with a young workforce.
Gracemark recommendation: An Employer of Record is the recommended entry model for most companies hiring in Cambodia while assessing long-term investment before establishing a local entity.
The figures above are statutory baselines drawn from the sources listed below. Typical market practice in Cambodia often sits above the statutory floor, and the right model depends on the role, salary band and engagement type.
Educational workforce-planning information, not legal or tax advice. Requirements and service availability depend on the worker, role, location, compensation and engagement model; Gracemark reviews the current position before engagement.
What to look for
Each of these shifts your cost, timeline and legal exposure. We walk you through all of them, and handle them for you, so nothing turns into a surprise later.
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FAQs
To hire in Cambodia, most U.S. companies either open a local entity or use an Employer of Record (EOR). An Employer of Record is the recommended entry model for most companies hiring in Cambodia while assessing long-term investment before establishing a local entity. Gracemark handles Cambodia employment, payroll, benefits and compliance through one accountable partner.
Employer cost in Cambodia is Employers contribute to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) covering health, pension and occupational risk, generally totaling around 2.6%-4.6% of assessed wages depending on scheme phase-in.. That is on top of gross salary, plus statutory items such as vacation and social contributions. Gracemark provides an exact quote for your role and salary band.
The current minimum wage in Cambodia is The minimum wage for textile, garment, footwear and travel-goods workers is USD 210/month effective 2025 under Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training Prakas; other sectors do not have a uniform national statutory minimum.. Statutory floors change through the year, so Gracemark confirms the exact figure for your hire.
Notice period in Cambodia is Notice periods scale with length of service (7 days to 3 months); severance/indemnity for unfixed duration contract termination is based on length of service and cause.. Termination complexity is rated moderate. Getting termination and severance wrong is one of the most expensive mistakes in Cambodia, plan it before the first hire.
Statutory annual leave in Cambodia is Statutory paid annual leave is 18 days per year (1.5 days per month of service), increasing with seniority.. Parental leave is Statutory maternity/parental leave applies. Sick leave is Statutory or social-insurance sick pay typically applies. Public holidays: National public holidays apply.
Time to hire in Cambodia is typically Typically 1โ3 weeks via EOR through an EOR, versus 3โ6+ months to open an entity. That is why most first hires in Cambodia go through an EOR.
Misclassification risk in Cambodia is rated moderate. Full-time, exclusive, day-to-day contractor arrangements are the most exposed, penalties include back-pay, statutory benefits and fines. Gracemark advises on when a contractor, EOR employee or entity hire is defensible.
Last reviewed: September 10, 2026 ยท Gracemark Global
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