The topic of salaries in Africa remains a matter of ongoing investigation. Statistical data before 1990–2000 are incomplete, and the literature on the subject remains limited. While the African labour market shares similarities with other labour markets, it also has some unique characteristics. Only 27% of workers are employees, two-thirds of whom work in the informal economy. Wage growth in Africa has been slow since the 1990s, with the exception of countries such as Botswana and Mauritius, where it has been particularly rapid. Wage dispersion in this continent is relatively high, with significant gaps between deciles, a high Gini coefficient, and skill disparities. However, the gender gap is in line with the global average of around 15%. In Africa, women are underrepresented in the formal labour market, at only 33%, compared with the global average of 40%. Despite being just as qualified as their male counterparts, they are often under 30 and concentrated in low-paid sectors such as the civil service and social services. Africa’s economic and demographic capacity offers significant potential. Salary policies are beginning to be developed. There is a growing trend towards the formalisation of certain aspects of the informal economy, which could prove advantageous for workers. The next generation of employees is expected to be larger in number, more skilled, and entitled to more comprehensive social benefits.