How much does a farm hand make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 1,209 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $554
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia ranks among 142 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 | $60,560 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,270 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,240 |
| 133. Congo - Kinshasa estimate | $556 |
| 134. Zambia estimate | $554 |
| 135. Ethiopia estimate | $449 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $119 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsZK 13,720
- Livestock farm labourersZK 14,020
- GardenerZK 14,490
- Forest workerZK 15,540
- Water-based fisheries workerZK 13,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm hand make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 1,209 a month, ZK 14,510 a year.
How much does a farm hand make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 13,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 16,200.
Which country pays a farm hand the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $40,290 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a farm hand make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $35,850 a year against $554 in Zambia, 64.7 times more.
Who makes more, a farm hand or a farm hands?
A farm hand: ZK 14,510 a year against ZK 13,720 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate