Minimum Wage – Botswana
- Valid in March 2026
- The amounts are in Pula Botswana (P).
Industry
| Per hour | Per month | |
| Construction of buildings, Exploration and Quarrying Industries | P9.06 | - |
| Wholesale Distributive Trades | P9.06 | - |
| Hotel, Catering and Entertainment | P9.06 | - |
| Garage, Motor Trade and Road Transport | P9.06 | - |
| Manufacturing, Service and Repair Trades | P9.06 | - |
| Retail Distributive Trades | P9.06 | - |
| Watchmen Employed in Industries and Trades | P9.06 | - |
| Security Guards Employed by Security Companies | P9.06 | - |
| Domestic Service Sector | - | P1,500.00 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | - | P1,500.00 |
Working Hours
If the working week is 5 days, then the working day may not be more than 9 hours and a period of rest totaling 1-hour should be provided during the day. If the working week is more than 5 days, then the working day may not be more than 8 hours or more than 48 hours in a week. A break of at least 30 minutes must be given after 5 consecutive hours of work.
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
Laws of Botswana REGULATION OF MINIMUM WAGES ORDER S.I. 7, 2024
Employers are advised to adhere to the new policy by ensuring that they do not pay their employees below the stipulated new minimum wage rates. Failure to do so will be violation of Section 1389 of the Employment Act Cap. 47:01. The offence is punishable in terms of Section 151 of the same act.
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