Minimum Wage Increase 2024 South Africa Per Hour
Minimum Wage Increase 2024 South Africa Per Hour. The minimum wage of r25.42 per hour increased to r27,58 per hour with effect 1 march 2024. For the first eight months of 2024, the average salary was 6.6% higher than the same period a year ago.
Cosatu says an increase above inflation will help reduce inequality and poverty. As of march 1, 2024, the new national minimum wage (nmw) in south africa is r27,58 per hour.