What is the minimum wage in Lesotho?

The minimum wage in Lesotho is LSL 1,285 per month, effective 2014.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Lesotho minimum wage works out to about LSL 15,420 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

National minimum wage

Minimum wage in Lesotho

LSL 1,285 per month

Effective 2014 · Source: en.wikipedia.org

Sectoral. Figure dated.

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Wage (LSL, per month)

Hours per week

Hourly: LSL 7.41
Daily: LSL 59.31
Weekly: LSL 297
Monthly: LSL 1,285
Annual: LSL 15,420

Roughly $70 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: LSL 7.41
Weekly (40h): LSL 297
Monthly: LSL 1,285
Annual: LSL 15,420

Approximately $70 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).

Minimum wage in Lesotho: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Lesotho?: The minimum wage in Lesotho is LSL 1,285 per month, effective 2014.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Lesotho minimum wage works out to about LSL 15,420 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Sectoral. Figure dated.