How much does a chief engineer make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 8,411 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,857
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 3.4 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 97. Tunisia estimate | $4,139 |
| 98. Zambia estimate | $3,857 |
| 99. Yemen estimate | $3,841 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilotZK 94,700
- Airline pilotZK 129,100
- Air traffic controllerZK 126,400
- Air traffic safety technicianZK 90,040
- Wind technicianZK 77,330
- Technical aideZK 88,360
- Electrical technicianZK 92,580
- Electronics engineering technicianZK 86,340
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 8,411 a month, ZK 100,900 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 78,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 119,100.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $3,857 in Zambia, 28.4 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: ZK 100,900 a year against ZK 94,700 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate