Original AI-generated editorial illustration. Fictional people.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Four and five star hotels | 375,000 | 6 |
| Three star hotels | 225,000 | 6 |
| One and two star hotels, guest houses, bars and restaurants | 195,000 | 6 |
Choose the right category
The schedule uses three establishment bands. These are monthly wage floors, not average hotel salaries and not a promise that every worker in a star category earns the same amount. Verify the actual classification instead of relying on a luxury-looking photograph.
Questions to settle before accepting
Ask how service charge, tips, meals, accommodation, split shifts and peak-season hours are handled. Separate a contractual payment from money that depends on occupancy or customer generosity.
Make a fair comparison
Build your monthly budget around the guaranteed amount. Add a second scenario for variable service charge, and check what happens during the low season.
Sources and checks
Reviewed 23 September 2026. Follow the original source for amendments.
