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Living Wages

A Living Wage is essential for a decent standard of living. Find out what your Living Wage should be in your region and in your country.

Salary Check

Do you earn the right salary for the right job in Tanzania? How about your colleagues - do they earn more or less then you? Take the Salary Check.

Work and wages in Tanzania

Are Tanzanian workers receiving fair wages? Our new report sheds light on the current state of wages in Tanzania's workforce. According to the report, the average minimum wage in Tanzania is TSH 400,000 per month, although there are variations across different industries and regions. The study also highlights the challenges faced by workers, such as the gender pay gap and the lack of transparency in salary negotiations. Learn more about Work and Wages in Tanzania.

Notice and Severance

Thinking of moving to a new job? Before you do, it’s important to submit a written termination notice within the appropriate notice period. The notice period and amount of severance pay is determined by the worker's length of service and reason for termination. Find out more about Notice and Severance Laws in Tanzania.

Trade Unions in Tanzania

Are you interested in joining a Tanzanian trade union? Workers and employers can form and join unions under the Employment and Labour Relations Act. Union members can choose their representatives, but employers are not allowed to intervene in their affairs. Learn more about Trade Unions in Tanzania.

Economic Facts

  • The gender pay gap in Tanzania had an index of 0.71 which is a good score in comparison to other Sub-Saharan African countries. This index score means that men were 29% more likely to get opportunities than women. The country ranks 13th out of the 35 nations. Is Tanzania pro-equality?
  • The minimum wage of workers in trade, commerce, or industry in mainland Tanzania is TSh 4423.40. Meanwhile, for a day’s work, Tom Cruise makes TSh 623,772,723.38, more than a hundred thousand times the minimum wage! Find out more about the pay of actors in Tanzanian shillings
  • Tourism in Tanzania accounts for almost one-fifth of the gross domestic product, while the services sector on the whole accounts for almost two-fifths. Other two-fifths of the  ountry's population is engaged in agricultural production accounting for approximately the  same proportion of the country's gross domestic product. Take our cost of living survey in Tanzania

Paternity Leave: What is your due?

Do you want to spend more time taking care of your baby? Know more about the days of paternity leave you’re entitled to and how many times you can apply for it with the same employer during the course of your employment. Get access to more information about labour laws in Tanzania.


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