Minimum Wages in South Africa

Currency: ZAR (South African Rand)

Contract Cleaners with effect from 1-12-2016 to 30-11-2017

 
Last update: 13-04-2018
Job TypeRegionMinimum Wage per Hour
Contract cleaners
Area A
Area A includes - Metropolitan Councils: City of Cape Town, Greater East Rand Metro, City of Johannesburg, Tshwane and Nelson Mandela. Local Council: Emfuleni, Merafong, Mogale City, Metsimaholo, Randfontein, Stellenbosch, Westonaria
19.38
 
Contract cleaners
Area C
Area C includes rest of South Africa
17.66
 

Domestic Workers with effect from 1-12-2016 to 30-11-2017

 
Last update: 19-12-2017
RegionMinimum Wage per HourMinimum Wage per WeekMinimum Wage per Month
Area A
Area A includes - Bergrivier Local Municipality, Breederivier Local Municipality, Buffalo City Local Municipality, Cape Agulhas Local Municipality, Cederberg Local Municipality, City of Cape Town, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Drakenstein Local Municipality, Ekurhulen Metropolitan Municipality, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Emfuleni Local Municipality, Ethekwini Metropolitan Unicity, Gamagara Local Municipality, George Local Municipality, Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality, Kgatelopele Local Municipality, Khara Hais Local Municipality, Knysna Local Municipality, Kungwini Local Municipality, Kouga Local Municipality, Langeberg Local Municipality, Lesedi Local Municipality,  Makana Local Municipality, Mangaung Local Municipality, Matzikama Local Municipality, Metsimaholo Local Municipality, Middelburg Local Municipality, Midvaal Local Municipality, Mngeni Local Municipality, Mogale Local Municipality, Mosselbaai Local Municipality, Msunduzi Local Municipality, Mtubatu Local Municipality, Nama Khoi Local Municipality, Nelson Mandela, Nokeng tsa Taemane Local Municipality, Oudtshoorn Local Municipality, Overstrand Local Municipality, Plettenbergbaai Local Municipality, Potchefstroom Local Municipality, Randfontein Local Municipality, Richtersveld Local Municipality, Saldanha Bay Local Municipality, Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Swartland Local Municipality, Swellendam Local Municipality, Theewaterskloof Local Municipality, Umdoni Local Municipality, uMhlathuze Local Municipality and Witzenberg Local Municipality.
12.42
Domestic workers who work for more than 27 hours in a week
559.09
Domestic workers who work for more than 27 hours in a week
2,422.54
Domestic workers who work for more than 27 hours in a week
Area B
Area B includes all other areas which are not mentioned in Area A
11.31
Domestic workers who work for more than 27 hours in a week
508.93
Domestic workers who work for more than 27 hours in a week
2,205.17
Domestic workers who work for more than 27 hours in a week
Area A
Area A includes Bergrivier Local Municipality, Breederivier Local Municipality, Buffalo City Local Municipality, Cape Agulhas Local Municipality, Cederberg Local Municipality, City of Cape Town, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Drakenstein Local Municipality, Ekurhulen Metropolitan Municipality, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Emfuleni Local Municipality, Ethekwini Metropolitan Unicity, Gamagara Local Municipality, George Local Municipality, Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality, Kgatelopele Local Municipality, Khara Hais Local Municipality, Knysna Local Municipality, Kungwini Local Municipality, Kouga Local Municipality, Langeberg Local Municipality, Lesedi Local Municipality,  Makana Local Municipality, Mangaung Local Municipality, Matzikama Local Municipality, Metsimaholo Local Municipality, Middelburg Local Municipality, Midvaal Local Municipality, Mngeni Local Municipality, Mogale Local Municipality, Mosselbaai Local Municipality, Msunduzi Local Municipality, Mtubatu Local Municipality, Nama Khoi Local Municipality, Nelson Mandela, Nokeng tsa Taemane Local Municipality, Oudtshoorn Local Municipality, Overstrand Local Municipality, Plettenbergbaai Local Municipality, Potchefstroom Local Municipality, Randfontein Local Municipality, Richtersveld Local Municipality, Saldanha Bay Local Municipality, Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Swartland Local Municipality, Swellendam Local Municipality, Theewaterskloof Local Municipality, Umdoni Local Municipality, uMhlathuze Local Municipality and Witzenberg Local Municipality.
14.54
 
392.58
 
1,701.06
 
Area B
13.53
Domestic workers who work for less than 27 hours in a week
360.54
Domestic workers who work for less than 27 hours in a week
1,562.21
Domestic workers who work for less than 27 hours in a week

Private Security Sector with effect from 1-9-2014

 
Last update: 02-08-2016
Job TypeRegionTenureMinimum Wage per HourMinimum Wage per Month
Artisans
Area A
 
29.78
45 hours per week
6,155.00
45 hours per week
Artisans
Area B
 
27.11
45 hours per week
5,603.00
45 hours per week
Artisans
Area C
 
26.00
45 hours per week
5,070.00
45 hours per week
Clerical Assistant
Area A
0 < 1
14.84
45 hours of work per week
3,068.00
45 hours of work per week
Clerical Assistant
Area B
0 < 1
13.61
 
2,813.00
 
Clerical Assistant
Area C
0 < 1
12.31
 
2,544.00
 
Clerical Assistant
Area A
2 or more
15.09
 
3,119.00
 
Clerical Assistant
Area B
2 or more
13.80
 
2,581.00
 
Clerical Assistant
Area C
2 or more
12.49
 
2,435.00
 
Clerical Assistant
Area A
3 or more
15.32
 
3,166.00
 
Clerical Assistant
Area B
3 or more
14.07
 
2,908.00
 
Clerical Assistant
Area C
3 or more
12.76
 
2,637.00
 
Driver of a light motor vehicle
Area A
 
15.62
45 hours of work per week
3,229.00
45 hours of work per week
Driver of a light motor vehicle
Area B
 
14.47
 
2,990.00
 
Driver of a light motor vehicle
Area C
 
13.10
 
2,707.00
 
Driver of a medium motor vehicle
Area A
 
16.74
 
3,460.00
 
Driver of a medium motor vehicle
Area B
 
15.47
 
3,197.00
 
Driver of a medium motor vehicle
Area C
 
14.11
 
2,916.00
 
Driver of a heavy motor vehicle
Area A
 
17.48
 
3,612.00
 
Driver of a heavy motor vehicle
Area B
 
16.12
 
3,332.00
 
Driver of a heavy motor vehicle
Area C
 
14.76
 
3,051.00
 
General Workers
Area A
During first 6 months of service with same employer (no translation found)
12.15
 
2,511.00
 
General Workers
Area B
During first 6 months of service with same employer (no translation found)
11.15
 
2,304.00
 
General Workers
Area C
During first 6 months of service with same employer (no translation found)
10.00
 
2,067.00
 
General Workers
Area A
After 6 months of service with same employer
12.55
 
2,594.00
 
General Workers
Area B
After 6 months of service with same employer
11.57
 
2,391.00
 
General Workers
Area C
After 6 months of service with same employer
10.39
 
2,148.00
 
Handy boy
Area A
 
17.28
 
3,571.00
 
Handy boy
Area B
 
16.01
 
3,309.00
 
Handy boy
Area C
 
14.73
 
3,044.00
 
Security inspector / Safety inspector
Area A
 
20.73
 
4,571.00
 
Security inspector / Safety inspector
Area B
 
18.95
 
4,177.00
 
Security inspector / Safety inspector
Area C
 
17.21
 
3,794.00
 
Security inspector / Safety inspector
Area A
 
18.58
 
4,096.00
 
Security inspector / Safety inspector
Area B
 
16.96
 
3,739.00
 
Security inspector / Safety inspector
Area C
 
15.66
 
3,452.00
 
Security inspector / Safety inspector
Area A
 
16.08
 
3,545.00
 
Security inspector / Safety inspector
Area B
 
14.78
 
3,258.00
 
Security inspector / Safety inspector
Area C
 
13.37
 
2,948.00
 
Security inspector / Safety inspector
Area A
 
15.25
 
3,482.00
 
Security inspector / Safety inspector
Area B
 
13.95
 
3,162.00
 
Security inspector / Safety inspector
Area C
 
12.68
 
2,874.00
 
Employees not else where specified
Area A
 
15.00
 
3,101.00
 
Employees not else where specified
Area B
 
13.79
 
2,850.00
 
Employees not else where specified
Area C
 
12.45
 
2,574.00
 

Wholesale and Retail Sector with effect from February 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018

 
Last update: 13-04-2018
Job TypeRegionMinimum Wage per HourMinimum Wage per WeekMinimum Wage per Month
Assistant Manager
Area A
34.28
Wages for 27 hours of work is 33.12
1,542.95
Wages for 27 hours of work is 33.12
6,685.61
Wages for 27 hours of work is 33.12
Assistant Manager
Area B
29.43
Wages for 27 hours of work 28.22
1,324.58
Wages for 27 hours of work 28.22
5,739.41
Wages for 27 hours of work 28.22
Cashiers
Area A
20.14
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19.44
906.41
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19.44
3,927.46
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19.44
Cashiers
Area B
17.41
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.70
783.63
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.70
3,395.47
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.70
Clerks
Area A
23.70
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.88
1,066.59
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.88
4,621.56
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.88
Clerks
Area B
20.60
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19.77
927.31
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19.77
4,018.07
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19.77
Displayer
Area A
24.61
Wages for 27 hours of work is 23.76
1,107.74
Wages for 27 hours of work is 23.76
4,799.88
Wages for 27 hours of work is 23.76
Displayer
Area B
19.91
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19.06
896.24
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19.06
3,883.44
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19.06
Gross Vehicle Mass < 3500 kg
Area A
18.29
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.60
823.18
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.60
3,566.88
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.60
Gross Vehicle Mass < 3500 kg
Area B
15.63
Wage for 27 hours of work is 13.90
703.74
Wage for 27 hours of work is 13.90
3,049.31
Wage for 27 hours of work is 13.90
Gross Vehicle Mass 3501 < 9000 kg
Area A
21.89
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.08
985.33
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.08
4,269.44
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.08
Gross Vehicle Mass 3501 < 9000 kg
Area B
18.68
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.83
840.77
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.83
3,643.08
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.83
Gross Vehicle Mass 9001 < 16000 kg
Area A
23.83
Wages for 27 hours of work is 21.92
1,072.79
Wages for 27 hours of work is 21.92
4,648.41
Wages for 27 hours of work is 21.92
Gross Vehicle Mass 9001 < 16000 kg
Area B
22.34
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.35
1,005.53
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.35
4,357.00
Wages for 27 hours of work is 20.35
Gross Vehicle Mass 16000 kg >
Area A
26.19
Wages for 27 hours of work is 24.08
1,178.78
Wages for 27 hours of work is 24.08
5,107.64
Wages for 27 hours of work is 24.08
Artisans, Gross Vehicle Mass 16000 kg >
Area B
24.55
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.41
1,105.02
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.41
4,788.08
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.41
Forklift Operator
Area A
17.94
Wages for 27 hours of work is 17.32
807.29
Wages for 27 hours of work is 17.32
3,498.01
Wages for 27 hours of work is 17.32
Forklift Operator
Area B
15.20
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.59
684.42
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.59
2,965.62
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.59
General Assistant, Trolley Collector
Area A
16.52
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.95
743.83
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.95
3,223.01
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.95
General Assistant, Trolley Collector
Area B
15.14
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.49
681.59
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.49
2,953.36
Wages for 27 hours of work is 14.49
Managers
Area A
37.59
Wages for 27 hours of work is 36.29
1,691.77
Wages for 27 hours of work is 36.29
7,330.47
Wages for 27 hours of work is 36.29
Managers
Area B
31.91
Wages for 27 hours of work is 30.61
1,436.36
Wages for 27 hours of work is 30.61
6,223.79
Wages for 27 hours of work is 30.61
Merchandiser
Area A
18.98
Wages for 27 hours of work is 18.33
854.33
Wages for 27 hours of work is 18.33
3,701.82
Wages for 27 hours of work is 18.33
Merchandiser
Area B
16.45
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.75
740.35
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.75
3,207.97
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.75
Security guard
Area A
16.78
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.21
755.32
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.21
3,272.81
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.21
Security guard
Area B
16.78
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.21
755.32
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.21
3,272.81
Wages for 27 hours of work is 16.21
Sales assistant, Sales person
Area A
23.70
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.88
1,066.59
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.88
4,621.56
Wages for 27 hours of work is 22.88
Sales assistant, Sales person
Area B
20.60
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19.77
927.31
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19.77
4,018.07
Wages for 27 hours of work is 19.77
Shop assistants
Area A
18.98
Wages for 27 hours of work is 18.33
854.33
Wages for 27 hours of work is 18.33
3,701.82
Wages for 27 hours of work is 18.33
Shop assistants
Area B
16.45
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.75
740.35
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.75
3,207.97
Wages for 27 hours of work is 15.75
Supervisor
Area A
29.15
wages for 27 hours of work is 28.15
1,311.82
wages for 27 hours of work is 28.15
5,684.12
wages for 27 hours of work is 28.15
Supervisor
Area B
24.99
Wages for 27 hours of work is 23.93
1,124.83
Wages for 27 hours of work is 23.93
4,873.90
Wages for 27 hours of work is 23.93
Trainee Manager
Area A
31.49
Wages for 27 hours of work is 30.40
1,417.23
Wages for 27 hours of work is 30.40
6,140.88
Wages for 27 hours of work is 30.40
Trainee Manager
Area B
26.72
Wages for 27 hours of work is 25.61
1,202.30
Wages for 27 hours of work is 25.61
5,209.59
Wages for 27 hours of work is 25.61

Taxi Employees with effect from August 1, 2016

 
Last update: 10-05-2018
IndustryJob TypeMinimum Wage per HourMinimum Wage per WeekMinimum Wage per Month
Taxi Sector Drivers
15.47
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
742.80
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
3,218.57
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Taxi Sector Admin worker
15.47
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
742.80
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
3,218.57
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Taxi Sector Rank marshals
12.32
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
591.81
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
2,564.33
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Taxi Sector Workers not elsewhere specified
10.78
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
517.83
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
2,243.80
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198

Farm Workers with effect from 01-03-2016 to 28-2-2017

 
Last update: 08-03-2017
Job TypeMinimum Wage per HourMinimum Wage per WeekMinimum Wage per Month
Farm worker
14.25
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
641.32
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
2,778.83
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198

Hospitality Sector with effect from July 1, 2016

 
Last update: 04-06-2018
IndustryFirmsizeMinimum Wage per HourMinimum Wage per WeekMinimum Wage per Month
Hospitality Sector Firm size 1-10 employees
15.17
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Minimum wages for employers with 10 or less employees
682.97
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Minimum wages for employers with 10 or less employees
2,959.35
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Minimum wages for employers with 10 or less employees
Hospitality Sector Firm size 11-50 employees
16.91
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Minimum wages for employers with more than 10 employees
761.25
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Minimum wages for employers with more than 10 employees
3,298.52
Hours per week specified: 45
Days per month specified: 22
Hours per month specified: 198
Minimum wages for employers with more than 10 employees

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