How much does a doctor make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 10,770 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,938
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 4.3 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 104. Uzbekistan estimate | $5,137 |
| 105. Zambia estimate | $4,938 |
| 106. Suriname estimate | $4,575 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctorZK 155,700
- Registered nurseZK 94,020
- MidwifeZK 93,150
- Traditional therapistZK 71,030
- Paramedical practitionersZK 101,200
- VeterinarianZK 95,970
- DentistZK 108,000
- PharmacistZK 98,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 10,770 a month, ZK 129,200 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 78,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 159,500.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $4,938 in Zambia, 54.2 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: ZK 155,700 a year against ZK 129,200 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate