How much does a dentist make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 9,003 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,129
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 3.6 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $185,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,400 |
| 104. Uzbekistan estimate | $4,295 |
| 105. Zambia estimate | $4,129 |
| 106. Suriname estimate | $3,826 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- PharmacistZK 98,430
- Public health inspectorZK 91,580
- Physical therapistZK 80,890
- DietitianZK 80,020
- Speech therapistZK 83,430
- OptometristZK 88,860
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedZK 79,440
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 9,003 a month, ZK 108,000 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 80,070 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 137,300.
Which country pays a dentist the most?
United States, with a median of $185,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dentist make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $4,129 in Zambia, 44.9 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: ZK 108,000 a year against ZK 98,430 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate