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From 1 March 2026 the national minimum wage for domestic workers is R30.23 per hour. Enter your worker's details and see exactly what you must pay.

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📋 Minimum wage quick reference (from 1 March 2026)
Hourly rateR30.23
8 hours a dayR241.84/day
40 hours a weekR1,209.20/week
40 hrs/week monthly equivalentR5,239.46/month
45 hrs/week monthly equivalentR5,894.40/month
⚠️ These amounts are based on the minimum hourly rate. You cannot deduct the cost of food, accommodation, or equipment from a worker's wages. Always verify current rates at labour.gov.za