How much does a day care worker make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 2,062 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $946
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 0.8 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 | $60,510 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,270 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $54,440 |
| 128. Egypt estimate | $993 |
| 129. Zambia estimate | $946 |
| 130. Guinea-Bissau estimate | $901 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $329 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Preschool teaching assistantZK 24,860
- Nursing assistantZK 26,720
- Personal care attendantZK 26,040
- Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classifiedZK 26,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does a day care worker make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 2,062 a month, ZK 24,740 a year.
How much does a day care worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 21,380 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 27,730.
Which country pays a day care worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $47,740 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a day care worker make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $35,530 a year against $946 in Zambia, 37.6 times more.
Who makes more, a day care worker or a nursing assistant?
A nursing assistant: ZK 26,720 a year against ZK 24,740 for a day care worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate