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 1,488 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 5,268 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:
1,488 - 5,268 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,488 USD
10% earns more than 5,268 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 2,340
median 2,136
10% 1,188
25% 1,572
75% 2,880
90% 3,756
25-34
 
 
Average 3,084
median 2,700
10% 1,260
25% 1,824
75% 3,900
90% 5,388
35-44
 
 
Average 3,624
median 3,108
10% 1,344
25% 2,040
75% 4,632
90% 6,540
45-54
 
 
Average 3,408
median 2,868
10% 1,164
25% 1,824
75% 4,380
90% 6,300
55+
 
 
Average 3,084
median 2,676
10% 1,200
25% 1,776
75% 3,924
90% 5,472

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
3,360 USD
2,796 USD
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Malawi, men earn 20.2% more than women.

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

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
208 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
350,000 MWK
Anually salary
2,496 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
208 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
350,000 MWK
Anually salary
2,496 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
60 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
100,000 MWK
Anually salary
720 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
208 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
350,000 MWK
Anually salary
2,496 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
268 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
450,000 MWK
Anually salary
3,216 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
202 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
340,000 MWK
Anually salary
2,424 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
952 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,600,000 MWK
Anually salary
11,424 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
136 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
228,375 MWK
Anually salary
1,632 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
148 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
248,125 MWK
Anually salary
1,776 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
354 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
594,000 MWK
Anually salary
4,248 USD
Anually salary
7,128,000 MWK
ClockPosted: 2025-02-25 16:18:21

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