The Tanzania government salary scale is a structured payment system used to remunerate public servants based on their qualifications, job categories, and years of service.
As outlined in the 2012 Government Circular, these scales are part of broader reforms under the Public Service Pay and Incentive Policy, aimed at improving motivation and equity in the public sector.
Overview of the 2012 Salary Adjustments
In July 2012, the Tanzanian government implemented revised salary scales that affected employees across ministries, local government authorities, and public institutions.
These adjustments increased the minimum wage from TSh 150,000 to TSh 170,000 per month—a 13.33% raise. Most civil servants saw an average salary increase of 15.6%.
These adjustments apply to:
- Central and local government employees
- Public servants seconded to government institutions
- Employees on terminal leave or concluding contracts after July 1, 2012
Examples of Tanzania Government Salary Scale Categories
1. Tanzania Government General Scale (TGS)
This scale covers various administrative and professional roles in public service.
- TGS A.1: Monthly salary of TSh 187,000
- TGS B.1: Monthly salary of TSh 251,200
- TGS C.1: Monthly salary of TSh 351,200
- TGS F.1: Monthly salary of TSh 930,000
- TGS H.1: Monthly salary of TSh 1,550,000
2. Tanzania Teachers Scale (TGTS)
Designed for teachers, this scale also varies by grade.
- TGTS A.1: TSh 223,000 per month
- TGTS C.1: TSh 370,000 per month
- TGTS F.1: TSh 930,000 per month
- TGTS H.1: TSh 1,618,000 per month
3. Tanzania Health Scale (TGHS)
Applies to medical professionals under pensionable terms.
- TGHS A.1: TSh 327,700 per month
- TGHS C.1: TSh 781,000 per month
- TGHS F.1: TSh 1,403,000 per month
- TGHS I: TSh 2,600,000 per month (fixed)
4. Judicial Salary Scale (TJS)
Used for judiciary staff including clerks and magistrates.
- TJS 1.1: TSh 469,000 per month
- TJS 3.1: TSh 1,012,000 per month
- TJS 7: TSh 3,463,000 per month (fixed)
5. Attorney General Chambers Scale (AGCS)
For employees in the Office of the Attorney General.
- AGCS 1.1: TSh 301,000
- AGCS 3.1: TSh 716,000
- AGCS 6.1: TSh 1,724,000
- AGCS 10: TSh 4,130,000 (fixed)
Implementation and Restrictions
These salary scales took effect on 1st July 2012, replacing the 2011 circulars.
All employers within public service were required to revise salary structures accordingly.
Note: This is a confidential information was not to be disclosed publicly via media channels.
View full pdf with all Tanzania government salary scales below (TGOS, TGS, TGHOS, TGHS, TJS, AGCS, TGRS, PSOS, PSS, SAIS)
Conclusion
The Tanzania government salary scale serves as a fundamental guideline in public administration, ensuring structured and fair compensation for civil servants.
From education and healthcare to judicial and administrative roles, these scales aim to align pay with responsibilities and qualifications.
While this summary provides selected examples, full salary details are available in official government circulars.
