Salary data for country: Malawi
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Salaries in Malawi

The salary range of employees working in Malawi is, by default, in the range of 1,464 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 5,184 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total annual salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Gross salary in Malawi is
80% of people earn:
1,464 - 5,184 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,464 USD
10% earns more than 5,184 USD
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Salary ranges

Distribution of employees in Malawi into salary brackets in USD.

Salaries by age group

Average salary and range in Malawi by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 2,304
median 2,112
10% 1,164
25% 1,548
75% 2,832
90% 3,696
25-34
 
 
Average 3,036
median 2,652
10% 1,236
25% 1,800
75% 3,840
90% 5,304
35-44
 
 
Average 3,576
median 3,060
10% 1,320
25% 2,004
75% 4,560
90% 6,432
45-54
 
 
Average 3,360
median 2,820
10% 1,140
25% 1,788
75% 4,308
90% 6,192
55+
 
 
Average 3,036
median 2,628
10% 1,188
25% 1,752
75% 3,864
90% 5,388

Salaries by gender

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Malawi (USD).

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Men
3,300 USD
2,748 USD
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Malawi, men earn 20.1% more than women.

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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HR Assistant
Human Resources
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Malawi
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
205 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
350,000 MWK
Anually salary
2,460 USD
Anually salary
4,200,000 MWK
ClockPosted: 2025-06-06 12:59:34
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Operations Supervisor
Production
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Malawi
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
205 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
350,000 MWK
Anually salary
2,460 USD
Anually salary
4,200,000 MWK
ClockPosted: 2025-05-22 08:29:23
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Electrical Engineering Technician
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Malawi
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
59 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
100,000 MWK
Anually salary
708 USD
Anually salary
1,200,000 MWK
ClockPosted: 2025-05-19 12:27:00
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Photographer
Arts & Culture
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Malawi
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
205 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
350,000 MWK
Anually salary
2,460 USD
Anually salary
4,200,000 MWK
ClockPosted: 2025-05-02 19:22:22
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Food Technician
Agriculture, Food Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Malawi
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
264 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
450,000 MWK
Anually salary
3,168 USD
Anually salary
5,400,000 MWK
ClockPosted: 2025-04-24 05:24:58
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Administrative Worker
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Malawi
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
199 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
340,000 MWK
Anually salary
2,388 USD
Anually salary
4,080,000 MWK
ClockPosted: 2025-04-15 21:31:25
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Controller
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Malawi
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
937 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,600,000 MWK
Anually salary
11,244 USD
Anually salary
19,200,000 MWK
ClockPosted: 2025-04-07 14:31:37
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Administrative Worker
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Malawi
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
134 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
228,375 MWK
Anually salary
1,608 USD
Anually salary
2,740,500 MWK
ClockPosted: 2025-04-01 21:52:35
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Senior Graphic Designer
Journalism, Printing Arts & Media
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Malawi
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
145 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
248,125 MWK
Anually salary
1,740 USD
Anually salary
2,977,500 MWK
ClockPosted: 2025-02-26 15:19:35
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Food Technologist
Agriculture, Food Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Malawi
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
348 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
594,000 MWK
Anually salary
4,176 USD
Anually salary
7,128,000 MWK
ClockPosted: 2025-02-25 16:18:21

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