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Mainland private sector · Monthly TZS · Effective 1 January 2026

These are statutory minimums for the listed categories, not average salaries or take-home pay. They are not a Zanzibar or public-service pay table. Higher contractual wages can apply.

Monthly minimums in TZS, effective 1 January 2026
CategoryTZS / monthPDF
One and two star hotels, guest houses, bars and restaurants195,0006

Choose the right category

Restaurants and bars appear in the same schedule row as guest houses and one- or two-star hotels. Do not use a higher-star hotel row merely because a restaurant advert describes itself as premium.

Questions to settle before accepting

Discuss closing-time transport, split shifts, meal provision, till shortages and how tips are shared. Ask whether trial shifts are paid and obtain the terms before attending.

Make a fair comparison

List guaranteed wage, service-charge rules and discretionary tips separately. A busy Saturday cannot stand in for evidence of reliable earnings throughout a month.

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Sources and checks

Follow the original source for amendments.

General guidance. Confirm the employer’s current requirements and your own pay arrangements before making an application or accepting an offer. Report a correction