The Labour department most recently updated South Africa's minimum wage on 1 March 2022, with the amount set at R23.19 for each ordinary hour worked, representing an increase of 6.9% from the minimum wage set in 2021. The Minimum Salary as per the SA Minimum Wage of R23.19 per hour for a 40 -45 hour work week works out to R3800 per month.
Live-In Nanny: Starting from R3800 - R4000 per month depending on duties and requirements e.g. having a driver’s license, running errands e.t.c.
Live-out Nanny: Starting from R4500 per month (transport costs has to be considered)
Special Needs Nanny: Starting from R5500 per month
Nanny House-managers: Starting from R6000 per month
Nanny Teacher: R5000 – R9000 per month depending on duties, hours and requirements e.g. having a driver’s license, running errands e.t.c.
New born Care Specialist: R400 – R450 per night for singlet’s and R500 – R550 per night for twins
Au Pair: Starting from R4000 per month for working 10 hours per week to R10 000 - R12 000 per month for working 40 - 45 hours per week