How much does a candle factory worker make in Malawi?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MWK 15,460 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $509
- Compared with the median pay in Malawi
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2013
Where Malawi ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $72,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,680 |
| 139. Burkina Faso estimate | $563 |
| 140. Malawi estimate | $509 |
| 141. Nigeria estimate | $320 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch makerMWK 200,000
- Piano tunerMWK 203,700
- JewellerMWK 175,700
- PotterMWK 179,700
- GlassblowerMWK 175,400
- Sign installerMWK 184,000
- BasketmakerMWK 165,400
- Carpet workerMWK 168,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a candle factory worker make a month in Malawi?
The median gross salary is MWK 15,460 a month, MWK 185,500 a year.
How much does a candle factory worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MWK 147,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MWK 221,800.
Which country pays a candle factory worker the most?
United States, with a median of $46,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a candle factory worker make more in Malawi or in United States?
In United States: $46,080 a year against $509 in Malawi, 90.5 times more.
Who makes more, a candle factory worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: MWK 200,000 a year against MWK 185,500 for a candle factory worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2013. How we calculate