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Highest Income in Sierra Leone

Top 48 cities ranked by highest income

Highest Income — Sierra Leone

1 Segbwema 01 $758
2 Pendembu 01 $758
3 Bonthe 03 $758
4 Kambia 02 $758
5 Gandorhun 03 $758
6 Rokupr 02 $758
7 Yengema 01 $758
8 Binkolo 02 $758
9 Kailahun 01 $758
10 Magburaka 02 $758
11 Mile 91 02 $758
12 Bumpe 03 $758
13 Mattru Jong 03 $758
14 Kabala 02 $758
15 Goderich 04 $758
16 Port Loko 05 $758
17 Lunsar 02 $758
18 Njala 03 $758
19 Waterloo 04 $758
20 Makeni 02 $758
21 Koidu 01 $758
22 Kenema 01 $758
23 Bo 03 $758
24 Freetown 04 $758
25 Mambolo 02 $758
26 Hastings 04 $758
27 Kassiri 02 $758
28 Mamboma 03 $758
29 Buedu 01 $758
30 Tintafor 02 $758
31 Bomi 03 $758
32 Motema 01 $758
33 Masingbi 02 $758
34 Foindu 03 $758
35 Daru 01 $758
36 Tombodu 01 $758
37 Hangha 01 $758
38 Moyamba 03 $758
39 Baoma 03 $758
40 Sumbuya 03 $758
41 Bunumbu 01 $758
42 Boajibu 01 $758
43 Barma 01 $758
44 Kukuna 02 $758
45 Pujehun 03 $758
46 Panguma 01 $758
47 Kamakwie 02 $758
48 Blama 01 $758

The highest-income cities in Sierra Leone represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Segbwema leads with a median household income of $758. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Households in Segbwema earn $758 — that's -99% above the national median of $75,000.
  • 2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
  • 3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
  • 4. 01 is well-represented with 4 cities in the top income rankings.

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