THE Government Of Tanzania Has Announced A 33.4% Increase In The Minimum Wage For Private Sector Workers — Raising It From Tsh 275,060 (111.66 USD) To Tsh 358,322 (145.45 USD) Per Month.
The Announcement Was Made On October 17 By The Minister Of State In The Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment And Persons With Disabilities), Ridhiwan Jakaya Kikwete, Who Stated That The New Wage Rates Will Take Effect On January 1, 2026.
Minister Kikwete Urged All Employers Across The Country To Comply With The New Minimum Wage And Ensure That Employees Are Paid According To The Law, Emphasizing That This Adjustment Aims To Improve Workers’ Livelihoods.
This Follows A Previous Government Decision To Raise The Minimum Wage For Public Servants By 35.1%, From Tsh 370,000 (150.20 UDS) To Tsh 500,000 (202.97 USD) — Part Of Ongoing Efforts To Enhance Employee Welfare In Tanzania.
“This Increase Is A Legal Requirement,” Said Minister Kikwete. “The Last Adjustment Was Made In 2022, And The Law Mandates A Review Every Three Years. This 2025 Update Fulfills That Obligation.”
He Urged All Private Sector Employers To Strictly Adhere To The New Wage Order, Warning That Non-Compliance Will Attract Legal Action.
“Let This Be Clear: My Office Will Not Hesitate To Take Measures Against Employers Who Deliberately Ignore Or Fail To Implement This Directive,” He Emphasized.
In Addition To Enforcement, The Government Will:
- Monitor Implementation Closely,
- Educate Both Employers And Workers On Their Rights And Responsibilities,
And Carry Out Periodic Evaluations To Ensure Full Compliance.
The Wage Review Is Part Of The Government’s Broader Efforts To Improve Worker Welfare And Uphold Fair Labor Practices, Especially In Light Of Economic Pressures And The Rising Cost Of Living.
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