Dar es Salaam. The 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.
