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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.
| Category | TZS / month | |
|---|---|---|
| Crop and animal production | 175,000 | 4 |
Choose the right category
The agricultural definition covers more than field work and includes related undertaking activities. Forestry and fishing have separate rows. A crop-farm offer should not be compared with aquaculture simply because both involve outdoor work.
Questions to settle before accepting
For harvesting or piece-based work, ask how output is measured, rejected produce is treated and records are shared. Identify who provides tools, transport and protective equipment.
Make a fair comparison
Keep a daily record of hours, quantities accepted and money paid. A promised per-bag figure alone does not tell you the total pay for a week with bad weather.
Sources and checks
Reviewed 23 September 2026. Follow the original source for amendments.
