How much does an elementary school teacher make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 7,184 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,295
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 2.9 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 104. Uzbekistan estimate | $3,428 |
| 105. Zambia estimate | $3,295 |
| 106. Suriname estimate | $3,053 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherZK 72,690
- ProfessorZK 93,540
- Vocational teacherZK 84,760
- High school teacherZK 91,550
- Education officerZK 85,820
- Special needs teacherZK 87,110
- Esol teacherZK 73,810
- Music teacherZK 76,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 7,184 a month, ZK 86,210 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 76,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 104,500.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $3,295 in Zambia, 19.5 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: ZK 86,210 a year against ZK 72,690 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate