Cambodia's 2026 Minimum Wage Outpaces Vietnam, India, Pakistan, and Regional Peers

PHNOM PENH, September 10, 2026 – Cambodian workers in the textile, garment, footwear, travel goods, and bag sectors are receiving a total minimum wage of $229.5 as of August 2026, comprising $210 in base minimum wage and $19.5 in mandatory benefits, according to the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training.

The figure places Cambodia ahead of several regional competitors. Cambodia's total minimum wage exceeds Sri Lanka's by $93, Myanmar's by $97, Bangladesh's by $102, Laos's by $114, and Pakistan's by $143.

India's minimum wage is approximately $192, lower than Cambodia's, while Vietnam's ranges between $147 and $211 depending on the region.

The comparison highlights Cambodia's relatively competitive wage position within the region's manufacturing sector.

— Source: Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training

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Reported by The Khmer Today