Minimum wage in South Africa 2026: gross and net
What the minimum wage pays a month and an hour, before and after tax and social security.
ZAR 64,725 net a year, single, 2026 rules. Try other salaries in the calculator below.
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The minimum wage in South Africa in 2026: ZAR 30.23 an hour
The minimum wage in South Africa is ZAR 30.23 an hour since March 2026. For a full-time job of 45 hours a week that is about ZAR 5,895 gross a month. After income tax and social security about ZAR 5,394 a month is left (ZAR 64,725 a year).
The minimum wage, before and after tax
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross a month | ZAR 5,894.85 |
| Net a month | ZAR 5,393.79 |
| Net a year | ZAR 64,725 |
| Net per paid hour | ZAR 27.66 |
| Net per hour worked | ZAR 30.60 |
Source: Department of Employment and Labour (Government Gazette 54075): R30.23 an hour from 1 March 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in South Africa in 2026?
ZAR 30.23 an hour: about ZAR 5,895 gross a month for a full-time job.
How much is the minimum wage after tax?
About ZAR 5,394 net a month for a single person without children (ZAR 64,725 a year).
How much is it per hour after tax?
About ZAR 27.66 net per paid hour, and ZAR 30.60 for each hour actually worked.
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