Pay & working terms · Tanzania
Forestry worker pay: site duties and the wage floor
A forestry offer should identify the worksite and task, especially when workers travel between planting, maintenance and harvesting sites.
| Category | TZS per month | PDF page |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry | 185,000 | 4 |
Mainland private sector. 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, and a contract can pay more.
Choose the right category
Forestry is listed separately from crop and animal production. The row is a sector minimum, not a special chainsaw-operator rate or compensation for a particular hazard.
Questions to settle before accepting
Ask about training before operating equipment, protective gear, transport between sites and whether accommodation is provided. Confirm how the supervisor records attendance at remote sites.
Make a fair comparison
Compare a site-based offer after listing required travel and personal expenses. Do not accept an unexplained lump sum without knowing the number of working days it covers.
Sources
Checked 23 September 2026. Each figure keeps the period and scope of its source.
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