How much does a construction worker make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 1,322 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $606
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia ranks among 144 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 | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 135. Congo - Kinshasa estimate | $608 |
| 136. Zambia estimate | $606 |
| 137. Ethiopia estimate | $491 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistantZK 18,370
- Civils workerZK 18,220
- Picker and packerZK 13,240
- Factory labourerZK 15,050
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversZK 14,090
- Fiacre driverZK 13,120
- Warehouse workerZK 15,520
- Shelf stackerZK 12,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 1,322 a month, ZK 15,860 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 14,120 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 19,240.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $56,950 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $606 in Zambia, 76.9 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: ZK 18,370 a year against ZK 15,860 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate