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Domestic Worker Pay — Wages, Payslips & Increases
From the legal minimum to what households actually pay — wage tables, overtime rules, payslips and how to handle the annual increase, all updated for the current minimum wage.
Domestic Worker Minimum Wage in South Africa (2026)
South Africa's domestic worker minimum wage is R30.23/hour from 1 March 2026. Daily, weekly and
Read →Overtime, Sunday and Public Holiday Pay for Domestic Workers
What to pay your domestic worker for overtime (1.5x), Sundays and public holidays under SD7 and
Read →Domestic Worker Salary Guide: What South African Households Actually Pay
Real domestic worker pay in South Africa: SweepSouth 2025 medians by role and province, nanny a
Read →Domestic Worker Payslip Template (South Africa)
Free printable domestic worker payslip template, the exact details the BCEA says every payslip
Read →Salary Increase Letter for a Domestic Worker (with Template)
When and how to give your domestic worker a raise: the 2026 minimum-wage adjustment explained,
Read →13th Cheque and Christmas Bonus for Domestic Workers: What the Law Says
Is a 13th cheque compulsory for domestic workers in SA? What the law actually says, how to stru
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