Minimum Wage – Learnership Allowances

  • Valid on June 2026
  • The amounts are in South African Rand (R).

Job Type

Per week
NQF Level 1 to 2 - Credits earned 1-120

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R455,00
NQF Level 1 to 2 - Credits earned 121-240

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R909,94
NQF Level 3 - Credits earned 1-120

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R455,00
NQF Level 3 - Credits earned 121-240

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R856,94
NQF Level 3 - Credits earned 241-360

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R1 402,87
NQF Level 4 - Credits earned 1-120

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R455,00
NQF Level 4 - Credits earned 121-240

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R910,04
NQF Level 4 - Credits earned 241-360

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R1 402,87
NQF Level 4 - Credits earned 361-480

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R2 047,41
NQF Level 5 to 8 - Credits earned 1-120

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R455,00
NQF Level 5 to 8 - Credits earned 121-240

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R985,76
NQF Level 5 to 8 - Credits earned 241-360

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R1 474,90
NQF Level 5 to 8 - Credits earned 361-480

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R2 077,79
NQF Level 5 to 8 - Credits earned 481-600

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

R2 654,04

Definitions

Wages per month are calculated as 4.33 times if a weekly wage is defined. It is calculated as 4.33 times the standard hours per week if an hourly wage is given.

Source

National minimum wage amendment 2026. Government Gazette No. 54075 (3 Feb 2026), GN R.7083.

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