Check the current South African national minimum wage and calculate your pay. Updated for March 2026 rates across all employment sectors.
National, domestic workers, farm workers, and EPWP rates all included with automatic updates
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Historical progression of South African minimum wage rates from 2019 to 2026
| Year | Effective | National | Domestic | Farm | EPWP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 Mar 2026 | R28.79 | R28.79 | R28.79 | R15.17 |
| 2025 | 1 Mar 2025 | R27.58 | R27.58 | R27.58 | R14.54 |
| 2024 | 1 Mar 2024 | R27.58 | R27.58 | R27.58 | R14.54 |
| 2023 | 1 Mar 2023 | R25.42 | R25.42 | R25.42 | R13.97 |
| 2022 | 1 Mar 2022 | R23.19 | R23.19 | R23.19 | R12.75 |
| 2021 | 1 Mar 2021 | R21.69 | R21.69 | R21.69 | R11.93 |
| 2020 | 1 Mar 2020 | R20.76 | R19.09 | R20.76 | R11.42 |
| 2019 | 1 Jan 2019 | R20.00 | R15.00 | R18.00 | R11.00 |
Key information:
Current rate (2026): R28.79/hour for most workers
EPWP rate: R15.17/hour for Expanded Public Works Programme participants
Alignment: Domestic and farm workers aligned with the national rate since 2024
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