Domestic Worker Calculator
Minimum wage, UIF & leave entitlements
Check if you're paying the correct minimum wage, calculate UIF contributions, and see leave entitlements for your domestic worker. Updated for 2025/2026.
Working Arrangement
R
Minimum monthly pay
R 5 373,96
for 45 hours/week (5 days)
Minimum Wage Breakdown
Per hourR 27,58
Per dayR 248,22
Per weekR 1 241,10
UIF Contributions
Employee (1%)R 53,74
Employer (1%)R 53,74
Total UIF/monthR 107,48
Leave Entitlements
Annual leave15 days/year
Sick leave30 days/3 years
Total annual costR 65 132,43
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