SA Minimum Wage Tools Compared

Which tool actually tells you if your employees are paid legally? See the differences.

FeatureEmployer Pressure GaugeWageIndicator.orgMywage.co.zaDoL Website
PriceFreeFreeFreeFree
Sign-up RequiredNo ❌No ❌No ❌No ❌
2026 Rates Updated✅ R30.23/hr⚠ Sometimes delayed⚠ Varies✅ Official source
Multi-Employee Check✅ Yes, bulk table❌ Single only❌ Single only❌ No calculator
Overtime Calculator✅ BCEA 1.5× / 2×⚠ Basic only❌ No❌ No
Retrenchment Calc✅ BCEA S41 + tax❌ No❌ No❌ No
DoL Inspection Guide✅ Full checklist❌ No❌ No✅ Legal text only
Share/WhatsApp Ready✅ Built-in❌ No❌ No❌ No
PDF Report✅ 1-click download❌ No❌ No❌ No
Mobile Friendly✅ Yes⚠ Partial⚠ Partial⚠ Partial
Comparison based on publicly available features as of May 2026. Employer Pressure Gauge is a free tool — no affiliation with the Department of Labour or any listed service. WageIndicator and Mywage are third-party tools; DoL website is the official government portal. All tools listed provide general information, not legal advice.
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