How much does a community health worker make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 6,687 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,067
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 2.7 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $89,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,320 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $69,250 |
| 98. Tunisia estimate | $3,291 |
| 99. Zambia estimate | $3,067 |
| 100. Yemen estimate | $3,053 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistZK 71,190
- Health records clerkZK 78,430
- OpticianZK 68,820
- Therapy assistantZK 61,540
- Medical assistantZK 64,820
- Quality inspectorZK 88,570
- ParamedicZK 90,530
- Health screenerZK 73,460
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 6,687 a month, ZK 80,250 a year.
How much does a community health worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 71,470 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 94,090.
Which country pays a community health worker the most?
Canada, with a median of $63,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a community health worker make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $51,850 a year against $3,067 in Zambia, 16.9 times more.
Who makes more, a community health worker or a dental hygienist?
A community health worker: ZK 80,250 a year against ZK 71,190 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate