New Minimum Wage Order 2025: Key Highlights for Tanzania’s Private Sector

The Government of Tanzania has issued a new Minimum Wage Order (Government Notice No. 605A of 2025), set to take effect from 1 January 2026.

The Order introduces revised wage structures across various sectors, including hospitality, transport, education, energy, and more — with increments ranging from TZS 20,000 to TZS 195,000.

Our latest alert breaks down the key changes, newly recognized sectors, and implications for employers and employees in the private sector.