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Earlier this year, on May 1, 2025 the government raised the minimum wage for public servants by 35.1 percent. Announcing the new wage on Friday, October 17, 2025 the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities), Ridhiwani Kikwete, emphasised that the increase is a legal requirement.
The Tanzanian government, through the Prime Minister’s Office for Labour, Youth, Employment, and Persons with Disabilities, has announced a new minimum wage for the private sector, increasing it from Sh275,060 to Sh358,322 — a rise of 33.4 percent.
The revised wage will take effect on January 1, 2026 and will apply across multiple sectors, including agriculture, health, communications, transport, hospitality, mining, commerce, and manufacturing. It also covers private schools, security services, energy, fishing and maritime services, sports and culture, and other general services.
Earlier this year, on May 1, 2025 the government raised the minimum wage for public servants by 35.1 percent. Announcing the new wage on Friday, October 17, 2025 the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities), Ridhiwani Kikwete, emphasised that the increase is a legal requirement.
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The last official announcement on minimum wage was made in 2022, and the law requires a review every three years. He urged all private sector employers to comply fully with this directive, as failure to do so will result in legal action. The Association of Tanzanian Employers (ATE) welcomed the new wage, noting that it aligns with a joint assessment involving government, trade unions, and employers.
