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National Minimum Wage Calculator

Calculate the correct minimum wage for any South African employee category, including the daily minimum pay rule. Covers General, Domestic, Farm and EPWP workers. Rates updated to 1 March 2025.

What this tool covers

General Workers: R28.79 per hour (effective 1 March 2025)
Domestic Workers: R28.79 per hour (effective 1 March 2025)
Farm Workers: R28.79 per hour (effective 1 March 2025)
EPWP Workers: R15.16 per hour (effective 1 March 2025)
Minimum daily pay: 4 hours, regardless of hours actually worked
Overtime: 1.5× the normal rate after 45 hours per week

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