Minimum Wage – National Minimum Wage

Job Type

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

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All workers, exempt:

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per hour

farm workers

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per hour

domestic workers

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per hour

workers employed on an expanded public works programme

Minimum wage with effect from 01 March 2026

Per hour

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.

Minimum Wage Profiles by Country

Detailed country information on minimum wage policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks.

  • South Africa has a statutory minimum wage
    yes
  • South Africa has a single minimum wage rate applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    no
  • South Africa has multiple minimum wage rates, jointly applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    yes
  • South Africa defines most minimum wage rates by geographical areas
    no
  • South Africa defines most minimum wage rates by job roles
    yes
  • South Africa defines most minimum wage rates by industries
    yes
  • South Africa defines most minimum wage rates by workers' skill levels
    no
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates for Economic Processing Zones (EPZ) or similar
    no
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates for youth age groups
    no
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates for small firms
    yes
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates for domestic workers
    yes
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates for agricultural workers
    yes
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates for piece rate workers
    no
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates as net rates
    no
  • South Africa has on average adjusted minimum wage rates at least once per year since 2020
    no
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates per hour
    yes
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates per week
    yes
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates per month
    yes
  • South Africa defines minimum wage rates per year
    no

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