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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic work: diplomats and major business people | 328,000 | 5 |
| Domestic work: entitled officers | 265,000 | 5 |
| Other domestic workers not residing at employer premises | 160,000 | 6 |
| Other domestic workers | 80,000 | 6 |
Choose the right category
The official distinctions include the employer category and whether certain other domestic workers reside at the premises. Read the exact wording of the category in the Order; do not assume all live-in jobs belong in the lowest row.
Questions to settle before accepting
Agree the duties, sleeping arrangements where relevant, weekly routine, care responsibilities and payment date. Cooking, childcare, cleaning and driving should not be left as an unlimited undefined list.
Make a fair comparison
For a live-in offer, write the cash amount separately from meals and accommodation. Ask before treating a provided room as a deduction from the agreed wage.
Sources and checks
Reviewed 23 September 2026. Follow the original source for amendments.
