Last Updated on February 28, 2023
What is the minimum wage in Tanzania 2023? If you are working for a government agency or a private institution in Tanzania, you need to know the minimum amount you are expected to earn.
It is within your right to be paid nothing less than the minimum wage in Tanzania. In fact, the minimum wage is a law that aims to protect Tanzanians working in the public and private sectors.
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What is a Minimum Wage?
Minimum wages have been defined as “the minimum amount of remuneration that an employer is required to pay wage earners for the work performed during a given period, which cannot be reduced by collective agreement or an individual contract.
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The monthly minimum wage varies by industry, from 40,000 TZS for domestic workers to 400,000 TZS for industries such as financial services, telecommunication, and international companies.
Minimum Wage in Tanzania
Tanzania’s minimum wage is set by categories covering various employment sectors. The minimum wage ranges from 40,000 Tanzanian shillings per month to 400,000 shillings per month.
The new minimum wage is aimed at improving productivity in both the public and private sectors of the Tanzania economy. It is also aimed to protect workers against unduly low pay.