In Mozambique, the minimum wage is not a single national figure — it is set per sector of activity, negotiated between the government, unions and employer associations in the Labour Advisory Commission, and published in a ministerial decree.
Minimum wage by sector (in force since 2026-04-01)
| Sector | Monthly value |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and hunting | 7,072.00 MT |
| Industrial maritime fishing | 7,063.22 MT |
| Kapenta fishing | 4,991.09 MT |
| Large-scale mining | 16,239.06 MT |
| Quarries and sand extraction | 8,488.48 MT |
| Salt works | 6,824.17 MT |
| Manufacturing | 10,622.50 MT |
| Bakery | 7,500.00 MT |
| Cashew processing | 7,000.00 MT |
| Tourism and hospitality | 10,600.00 MT |
| Non-financial services | 10,845.00 MT |
| Banking and insurance | 20,361.43 MT |
The Public Service was not part of this update and stays at 8,758.00 MT (set in 2022); Kapenta fishing was also unchanged, remaining at 4,991.09 MT.
Increase versus 2025
The April 2026 adjustment ranged roughly between 3% and 9.8% depending on the sector — for example, tourism/hospitality rose from 9,700 MT to 10,600 MT (+9.3%), and agriculture rose from 6,688 MT to 7,072 MT (+5.7%).
Social security (INSS Mozambique)
Wages are also subject to mandatory INSS contributions: a total rate of 7%, of which 3% is withheld from the employee and 4% is paid by the employer.
This page is updated manually whenever the Mozambican government publishes a new sector adjustment — always check the effective date above, and consult the official Ministry of Labour table for your specific sector.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Mozambique?
There is no single national figure — it varies by sector, ranging from 4,991.09 MT (Kapenta fishing) to over 20,000 MT (banking and insurance), on the table in force since 2026-04-01.
Did the Public Service minimum wage also rise?
No — the Public Service was excluded from the 2026 adjustment and remains at 8,758.00 MT, a value set in 2022.
How much did Mozambique's minimum wage rise in 2026?
The increase ranged from roughly 3% to 9.8%, depending on the sector of activity.