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How much does a chemist make in Zambia?

ZK 92,170a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 7,681 a month. estimate

Equals
$3,523
Compared with the median pay in Zambia
3.1 times
Data from
2024

Where Zambia ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandHungaryNigeriaZambia, rank 105

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What chemists earn in Zambia
Lowest 10%: ZK 76,920Median: ZK 92,170Highest 10%: ZK 115,500

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$108,500
2. United States$92,530
3. Germany$89,610
104. Uzbekistan estimate$3,665
105. Zambia estimate$3,523
106. Suriname estimate$3,264
144. Nigeria estimate$390
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemist make a month in Zambia?

The median gross salary is ZK 7,681 a month, ZK 92,170 a year.

How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 76,920 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 115,500.

Which country pays a chemist the most?

United States, with a median of $92,530 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a chemist make more in Zambia or in United States?

In United States: $92,530 a year against $3,523 in Zambia, 26.3 times more.

Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?

An astrophysicist: ZK 109,600 a year against ZK 92,170 for a chemist, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate