Average Wages in Botswana increased to 6299 BWP/Month (468.014 USD/Month) in the fourth quarter of 2021. The maximum rate of the average wage for employees was 6533 BWP/Month and the minimum was 3447 BWP/Month.
Included in this amount are all salaries and wages, but also other unearned income on investments or capital gains. The average gross annual wage per full-time employee in the USA was $74,738 in 2021, or around $6,228 per month ($4,648/year more than in the previous year).
Other labor indicators in Botswana
| Index | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Unemployment Rate | 2021 | 24.5 % | 23.3 |
| Living Wage Individual | 2018 | 229.82 USD/Month | 308.13 |
Wages in other countries
| Country | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Botswana | 4Q/21 | 468.014 USD/Month | 446.839 |
| Senegal | 2Q/22 | 130.252 USD/Month | 142.275 |
| South Africa | 2Q/22 | 1338.219 USD/Month | 1279.633 |
| Tanzania | 2016 | 157.44 USD/Month | 153.61 |
What is a good salary in Botswana?
The gross salary range for people working in Botswana is typically from 2,243.00 BWP (minimum salary) to 15,720.00 BWP (highest average, the actual maximum salary is higher). This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job categories.
What is the minimum salary in Botswana?
The minimum wage has been revised in Botswana, with effect from 01 January 2022. The minimum wage has increased from P6. 77 to P7. 34 per hour.
How much is the D4 salary in Botswana?
SALARY: D4 (P165, 300 – P182, 496) per annum.
What is the average cost of living in Botswana?
Botswana vs United States – Cost of Living Comparison
| Botswana | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living Family | $1550 | $4790 |
| One person rent | $256 | $1325 |
| Family rent | $504 | $2220 |
| Food expenses | $241 | $543 |