BWP 19,968 per year
Employing in Botswana
Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Botswana.
Minimum Wage
BWP 19,968
per year
Employer costs
~0.5%
of salary
Minimum Wage
Employer costs
- Workers Compensation Insurance: 0.5%
Taxes
Estimated employer contributions of approximately 0.5% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.
Employee Taxes
Resident
0%
P0 – P48,000
5%
P48,000 – P84,000
12.5%
P84,000 – P120,000
18.75%
P120,000 – P156,000
25%
P156,000+
Non-Resident
5%
P0 – P84,000
12.5%
P84,000 – P120,000
18.75%
P120,000 – P156,000
25%
P156,000+
Employer Taxes & Contributions
Estimated Employer Cost
~0.5%
Workers Compensation Insurance
0.5%
Working hours
Working hours per week
48 hours per week
Leave
Annual leave
15 days per year
Personal/Carer's leave
Medical certificate required
Public holidays in Botswana
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Labour Day
2026-05-01
Ascension Day
2026-05-14
Sir Seretse Khama Day
2026-07-01
Presidents' Day
2026-07-20
Independence Day
2026-09-30
Botswana Day Holiday
2026-10-01
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
St. Stephen's Day
2026-12-26
Termination
Notice period
7 days minimum (7 days during probation)
Probation period
60 – 90 days
