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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Business | 200,500 | 8 |
Choose the right category
The business row is a starting point for a qualifying retail employer, not a universal rate for every job containing the word sales. A bank or telecom employer may require a different sector classification.
Questions to settle before accepting
Clarify commission thresholds, returned items, stock shortages, till reconciliation, weekend shifts and when earned incentives are actually paid.
Make a fair comparison
Use a realistic sales scenario and a low-sales scenario. Compare the guaranteed wage first; an advertised maximum commission is not a reliable monthly budget.
Sources and checks
Reviewed 23 September 2026. Follow the original source for amendments.
