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How much does an economist make in Zambia?

ZK 103,600a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 8,633 a month. estimate

Equals
$3,959
Compared with the median pay in Zambia
3.5 times
Data from
2024

Where Zambia ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $United StatesHungaryNigeriaZambia, rank 105

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What economists earn in Zambia
Lowest 10%: ZK 80,970Median: ZK 103,600Highest 10%: ZK 134,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. United States$124,700
2. Switzerland estimate$122,000
3. Luxembourg estimate$100,100
104. Uzbekistan estimate$4,119
105. Zambia estimate$3,959
106. Suriname estimate$3,669
144. Nigeria estimate$438
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an economist make a month in Zambia?

The median gross salary is ZK 8,633 a month, ZK 103,600 a year.

How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 80,970 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 134,200.

Which country pays an economist the most?

United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an economist make more in Zambia or in United States?

In United States: $124,700 a year against $3,959 in Zambia, 31.5 times more.

Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?

An economist: ZK 103,600 a year against ZK 83,500 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate