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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance companies | 699,700 | 9 |
Choose the right category
The insurance-company row is an employee wage floor. It does not establish an independent agent commission percentage or guarantee payment on every policy introduced.
Questions to settle before accepting
Ask when commission is earned, whether cancellations cause reversals, who pays for travel and whether renewal business generates payment. Obtain the full commission schedule.
Make a fair comparison
Compare fixed cash separately from commission at a plausible sales level. Keep recruitment or training costs visible before deciding whether an arrangement is affordable.
Sources and checks
Reviewed 23 September 2026. Follow the original source for amendments.
