Dar es Salaam. The introduction of revised minimum wages for domestic workers has triggered mixed reactions among households in Tanzania, with some employers citing added financial pressure while others support the move as necessary to improve working conditions in the sector.
Under the Labour Institutions (Minimum Wage for Private Sector) Order, 2025, which took effect on January 1, 2026, domestic workers are entitled to revised minimum wages depending on the category of employment.
Live-in domestic workers, who previously earned about Sh60,000, are now set to receive Sh80,000. Live-out workers have seen their pay rise from Sh120,000 to Sh160,000.
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