Salary data for country: Zambia
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Salaries in Zambia

The salary range of employees working in Zambia is, by default, in the range of 2,280 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 7,560 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 Zambia is
80% of people earn:
2,280 - 7,560 USD
10% earn less lthan 2,280 USD
10% earns more than 7,560 USD
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Salary ranges

Distribution of employees in Zambia into salary brackets in USD.

Salaries by age group

Average salary and range in Zambia by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 3,468
median 3,252
10% 2,016
25% 2,532
75% 4,152
90% 5,184
25-34
 
 
Average 4,512
median 4,044
10% 2,100
25% 2,880
75% 5,604
90% 7,476
35-44
 
 
Average 5,436
median 4,872
10% 2,532
25% 3,480
75% 6,756
90% 9,012
45-54
 
 
Average 4,752
median 4,236
10% 2,136
25% 2,976
75% 5,940
90% 7,992
55+
 
 
Average 4,440
median 4,044
10% 2,208
25% 2,964
75% 5,472
90% 7,140

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
4,788 USD
4,260 USD
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Women
In general, in Zambia, men earn 12.4% 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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Administrative Worker
Administration
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Zambia
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
244 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,000 ZMK
Anually salary
2,928 USD
Anually salary
60,000 ZMK
ClockPosted: 2025-06-10 16:17:46
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Microbiologist
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Zambia
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
244 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,000 ZMK
Anually salary
2,928 USD
Anually salary
60,000 ZMK
ClockPosted: 2025-06-10 11:59:01
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Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Zambia
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
488 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
10,000 ZMK
Anually salary
5,856 USD
Anually salary
120,000 ZMK
ClockPosted: 2025-06-03 16:04:56
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Translator
Translating, interpreting
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Zambia
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
415 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,500 ZMK
Anually salary
4,980 USD
Anually salary
102,000 ZMK
ClockPosted: 2025-06-03 00:11:19
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HR Officer
Human Resources
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Zambia
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
228 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,667 ZMK
Anually salary
2,736 USD
Anually salary
56,004 ZMK
ClockPosted: 2025-05-31 06:01:35
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Agricultural Engineer, Agronomist
Agriculture, Food Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Zambia
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
293 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
6,000 ZMK
Anually salary
3,516 USD
Anually salary
72,000 ZMK
ClockPosted: 2025-05-28 11:00:32
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Operations Manager
Top Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Zambia
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,099 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
43,000 ZMK
Anually salary
25,188 USD
Anually salary
516,000 ZMK
ClockPosted: 2025-05-22 23:54:02
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HR Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Zambia
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
300 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
6,142 ZMK
Anually salary
3,600 USD
Anually salary
73,704 ZMK
ClockPosted: 2025-05-16 09:58:18
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Financial Analyst
Banking
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Zambia
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
764 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
15,650 ZMK
Anually salary
9,168 USD
Anually salary
187,800 ZMK
ClockPosted: 2025-05-06 10:28:55
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Social media specialist
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Zambia
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
163 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,333 ZMK
Anually salary
1,956 USD
Anually salary
39,996 ZMK
ClockPosted: 2025-05-05 21:30:18

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