How much does a correctional officer make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 2,820 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,293
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 1.1 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 | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 128. Egypt estimate | $1,358 |
| 129. Zambia estimate | $1,293 |
| 130. Guinea-Bissau estimate | $1,233 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterZK 37,410
- Police officerZK 38,000
- Security guardZK 28,270
- Aid workerZK 31,960
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 2,820 a month, ZK 33,850 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 29,630 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 40,750.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $1,293 in Zambia, 47.4 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: ZK 37,410 a year against ZK 33,850 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate