Civil Service Minimum Wage in Mozambique: 8,758 MT (TSU)

If you work in the civil service or plan to apply for a state job, understanding the structure of the public service minimum wage matters a lot. The base rate for public sector workers in Mozambique is set at 8.758,00 MT (meticais).

This amount has been in effect since 1 January 2023, introduced with the Single Salary Scale (TSU). In the salary adjustment announced in 2026, the Government kept the public administration minimum pay unchanged.

In the Inademy Guide, we have compiled verified official information to explain how public sector pay works, what mandatory deductions apply, and how state salaries compare to Mozambique's private sectors.

The short answer

Current State minimum wage: 8.758,00 MT monthly.
Effective date: 1 January 2023, with the approval of the Single Salary Structure (TSU) framework.
Status in 2026: Remains unchanged following the salary review approved on 28 April 2026.
Mandatory deduction (INSS 3%): 262,74 MT withheld at source for Social Security.
Net amount after INSS: 8.495,26 MT (before IRPS application, if applicable).
Where to consult legal documents: Official portal of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (mef.gov.mz) and editions of the Boletim da República.

What is the Single Salary Table (TSU)

The Single Salary Table (TSU) is the legal framework approved by the Mozambican Government to standardize pay across the public sector. Prior to the implementation of this reform in 2022, the public administration had fragmented salary scales and mismatched compensation across different state sectors.

With the entry into force of the TSU, a baseline minimum pay was established for all civil servants. This minimum amount ensures that no full-time state employee earns less than 8.758,00 MT per month.

The TSU sets out compensation levels for civil servants according to career pay grades. Specific career tracks, such as healthcare or teaching professionals, have their own progression structures aligned with the overall table. To understand salary progression in specific public service sectors, you can consult our detailed guide on teacher salaries or the full study on doctor and nurse salaries in Mozambique.

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Amount and history of adjustments

The process of setting the minimum wage in Mozambique's public sector underwent a significant change during the transition to the TSU. The previous base amount was substantially revised to enable the harmonization of civil service career structures.

Prior to the adjustment approved under the TSU framework, the minimum wage for direct state administration stood at 4.689,00 MT. With the TSU decree in 2022, the amount rose to 8.758,00 MT, representing an 87% increase in the civil service pay base.

The timeline of the civil service minimum wage is summarized as follows:

Pre-TSU period: Reference minimum wage set at 4.689,00 MT.
Year 2022 (Approval): The Council of Ministers approves the TSU structure, setting the base at 8.758,00 MT.
1 January 2023 (Implementation): The minimum wage payment of 8.758,00 MT for the civil service comes into effect.
Session of 28 April 2026: The Government approves adjustments for the private sector, but maintains the civil service rate at 8.758,00 MT.

Will the amount remain the same in 2026?

Yes. At the Council of Ministers meeting held on 28 April 2026, the Government announced new minimum wage levels for private sector activity sectors, retroactive to 1 April 2026. However, the public service was not covered by new increases in that review.

This means that the state minimum wage remains fixed at 8,758.00 MT. The figure marks nearly three and a half years without changes to its entry base. In May 2025, the Government approved career and remuneration decrees to harmonise the TSU, in addition to supplementary regulations for job placement.

Amount after deductions (calculation)

The amount of 8.758,00 MT refers to the gross salary (before INSS). All workers under contract or appointment in the State apparatus are subject to mandatory deductions under Mozambican legislation.

The main deduction applicable to the minimum base is the contribution to the National Institute of Social Security (INSS), with the employee contribution rate set at 3%.

The calculation of the public service net minimum wage works as follows:

Gross Minimum Wage: 8.758,00 MT
INSS Deduction (3%): 262,74 MT (8.758,00 × 0,03)
Salary after INSS: 8.495,26 MT

For this minimum income level of 8.758,00 MT, Personal Income Tax (IRPS) withholding is exempt or residual, depending on the number of dependents and the limits set in the annual IRPS table. To better understand the difference between net amounts after INSS and take-home pay, read the explanatory article on net vs gross salary in Mozambique.

How to find out your salary placement in the TSU

The amount of 8.758,00 MT is the lowest entry level in public administration. No full-time employee can earn below this threshold. However, the exact remuneration of each worker depends on their career path, academic qualifications, and the level occupied in the state pay scale.

To find out your exact remuneration or which level you fall into, follow these steps:

Consult the Boletim da República: TSU legislation and harmonization decrees approved by the Government outline the requirements for each career path.
Access the MEF portal: The Ministry of Economy and Finance provides official Single Salary Table documentation in the Single Salary Table section of the mef.gov.mz website.
Contact Human Resources Management: In your sector or public institution, the Human Resources (HR) Department is required to inform you of your career path and functional placement class.
Check the appointment document or public tender notice: Official recruitment notices for public sector positions specify the applicable career path, category, and starting remuneration.

Public vs private sector: comparison of minimum wages in 2026

To get a clear view of the public sector's position in the Mozambican labour market, it is useful to compare 8.758,00 MT with the minimum wages approved for other economic sectors starting 1 April 2026.

Minimum wage comparison in Mozambique:

Sector 4 (Construction): 8.652,00 MT
Public Administration, Defence and Security (TSU): 8.758,00 MT
Sector 9 (Hospitality, tourism and similar): 10.600,00 MT
Sector 5 (Manufacturing industry): 10.622,50 MT
Sector 8 (Banks, insurance companies and financial institutions): 20.361,43 MT

The public service minimum wage is slightly above the construction minimum wage (8.652,00 MT), but falls below sectors such as hospitality (10.600,00 MT) and manufacturing (10.622,50 MT).

If you need to analyze the full remuneration scale in the private sector, read our analysis on the table of 19 minimum wage values. For transport sector professionals, see also the detailed data on driver salary.

How Inademy helps you find opportunities

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Where these numbers come from (Official Sources)

All presented data was collected and confirmed from primary sources of the Mozambican State and official labor monitoring entities:

Agência de Informação de Moçambique (AIM): Official news report of 28/04/2026 on the approval of minimum wages and the maintenance of the public service base set in 2022.
Council of Ministers Statements: Official communiqués on the implementation of the Single Salary Table and the transition of values from 4.689,00 MT to 8.758,00 MT (January 2023).
National Social Security Institute (INSS): Schedule of the mandatory 3% contribution rate for workers.
Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF): TSU legal documentation available at mef.gov.mz and Decrees published in the Official Gazette (Boletim da República).
WageIndicator Database: Validity records of public administration salary tables in Mozambique.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the public sector minimum wage in Mozambique?

The public sector minimum wage is 8.758,00 MT (meticais). This amount corresponds to the minimum entry level in the state apparatus established under the Single Salary Scale (TSU).

Did the TSU change the minimum wage in the 2026 adjustment?

No. In the salary adjustment approved by the Council of Ministers on 28 April 2026, private sector minimum wages were updated effective 1 April 2026, but the public sector base value remained at 8.758,00 MT.

How does the holiday allowance work in the public sector?

Public sector holiday rights are detailed in the active career and remuneration regulations — check with your personnel department. In the public sector, the granting of allowances and bonuses is governed by the career and remuneration regulations in force. To confirm the specific rights of your employment arrangement, you should consult your institution's personnel management service.

Where can I view my complete salary scale?

You can consult the TSU regulations on the Ministry of Economy and Finance website (mef.gov.mz), in the official publications of the Boletim da República, or by requesting your career classification from your state body's Human Resources Department.

Is the private sector minimum wage higher than the public sector minimum wage?

It depends on the private sector branch. The state minimum wage (8.758,00 MT) is higher than the construction sector minimum (8.652,00 MT). However, it is lower than the minimum wages in hospitality and tourism (10.600,00 MT), manufacturing (10.622,50 MT), and banking (20.361,43 MT).

Is 8.758 MT a gross or net amount?

The 8.758,00 MT represents the gross amount (before INSS). This amount is subject to a mandatory 3% INSS deduction (262,74 MT), resulting in a net INSS amount of 8.495,26 MT before checking IRPS withholding tax.

Mozambican public servant consulting the salary scale

In summary, what to do today

If you are a civil servant or preparing to join Mozambican public administration, having clarity on your salary rights enables better financial and professional planning. Remember that 8.758,00 MT constitutes the legal base under the TSU since 2023.

To stay updated on public recruitment, salary scales, and job opportunities in the national market, check the vacancies published on Inademy, follow our informative articles, and activate direct job alerts on your email or WhatsApp.