Editorial illustration: Forestry worker pay: site duties and the wage floor

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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
Forestry185,0004

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 and checks

Reviewed 23 September 2026. 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