Domestic worker minimum wage by city
The domestic worker minimum wage in South Africa is R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026. It is a national rate — the same in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and everywhere else. Pick your city below for the local breakdown.
The minimum wage is national, not city-specific
There is no separate legal minimum for a particular city or province. The figure below applies across South Africa. These pages answer the city-by-city question — the number is the same everywhere.
Minimum hourly (national)
R30.23
From 1 March 2026
Daily minimum (4-hour rule)
R 120,92
A worker who reports must be paid for at least 4 hours
- Domestic worker minimum wage in Johannesburg
- Domestic worker minimum wage in Cape Town
- Domestic worker minimum wage in Durban
- Domestic worker minimum wage in Pretoria
- Domestic worker minimum wage in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- Domestic worker minimum wage in Bloemfontein
- Domestic worker minimum wage in East London
- Domestic worker minimum wage in Polokwane
- Domestic worker minimum wage in Mbombela (Nelspruit)
- Domestic worker minimum wage in Kimberley
Quick answers
- Is the domestic worker minimum wage different in each city?
- No. South Africa has a single national minimum wage for domestic workers — R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026. It is the same in every city and province. These pages cover the city-by-city searches, but the legal minimum figure is national.
- What is the domestic worker minimum wage in South Africa for 2026?
- R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026. A worker who reports for work must be paid for at least 4 hours, so the daily minimum is R 120,92.
See full salary estimates by role and city →
UIF is 2% of gross (1% from the worker + 1% from the employer), up to a monthly ceiling of R17 712. Dignita is a compliance tool, not legal advice. Figures are based on current South African legislation; confirm with a labour-law professional for your situation.