What is the minimum wage in Eswatini?

The minimum wage in Eswatini is SZL 532 per month, effective 2011.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Eswatini minimum wage works out to about SZL 6,379 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

National minimum wage

Minimum wage in Eswatini

SZL 532 per month

Effective 2011 · Source: en.wikipedia.org

Sectoral. Figure dated.

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Wage (SZL, per month)

Hours per week

Hourly: SZL 3.07
Daily: SZL 24.54
Weekly: SZL 123
Monthly: SZL 532
Annual: SZL 6,379

Roughly $29 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: SZL 3.07
Weekly (40h): SZL 123
Monthly: SZL 532
Annual: SZL 6,379

Approximately $29 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).

Minimum wage in Eswatini: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Eswatini?: The minimum wage in Eswatini is SZL 532 per month, effective 2011.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Eswatini minimum wage works out to about SZL 6,379 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Sectoral. Figure dated.