How much does a dental hygienist make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 5,932 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,721
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 2.4 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 | $78,950 |
| 2. United States | $74,820 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $64,150 |
| 98. Tunisia estimate | $2,919 |
| 99. Zambia estimate | $2,721 |
| 100. Yemen estimate | $2,709 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerkZK 78,430
- Community health workerZK 80,250
- 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 dental hygienist make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 5,932 a month, ZK 71,190 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 63,990 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 78,770.
Which country pays a dental hygienist the most?
United States, with a median of $74,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dental hygienist make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $2,721 in Zambia, 27.5 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: ZK 78,430 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