Summary
Description
In this article, we’ll review the Occupational Injuries and Diseases (OID) earnings threshold over the past few years. The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) defines this threshold as the "earnings cap". This is the maximum annual salary used to calculate each employee’s earnings for the OID report. The Compensation Fund assesses employers for COIDA contributions based on this capped amount.
Resolution
Current annual earnings threshold:
- OID annual earnings threshold limit for 2025/2026: R633 168
NOTE: The limit is applicable from March 2025.
Previous annual earnings threshold:
Effective Date | Limit |
1 July 2010 | R261 893 |
1 April 2011 | R277 860 |
1 April 2012 | R292 032 |
1 April 2013 | R312 480 |
1 April 2014 | R332 479 |
1 April 2015 | R355 752 |
1 April 2016 | R377 097 |
1 April 2017 | R403 500 |
1 April 2018 | R430 944 |
1 March 2019 | R458 520 |
1 March 2020 | R484 200 |
1 March 2021 | R506 473 |
1 March 2022 | R529 264 |
1 March 2023 | R568 959 |
1 March 2024 | R597 328 |