National minimum wage
Minimum wage in South Africa
ZAR 28.79 per hour
Effective 2025-03-01 · Source: wageindicator.org
National minimum per ordinary hour. Rose to R30.23/hr on 2026-03-01.
Earnings calculator
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- Hourly
- ZAR 28.79
- Daily
- ZAR 230
- Weekly
- ZAR 1,152
- Monthly
- ZAR 4,990
- Annual
- ZAR 59,883
Roughly $280 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
- ZAR 28.79
- Weekly (40h)
- ZAR 1,152
- Monthly
- ZAR 4,990
- Annual
- ZAR 59,883
Approximately $280 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in South Africa: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in South Africa?
- The minimum wage in South Africa is ZAR 28.79 per hour, effective 2025-03-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the South Africa minimum wage works out to about ZAR 59,883 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- National minimum per ordinary hour. Rose to R30.23/hr on 2026-03-01.