How much does a forest worker make in Malawi?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MWK 8,634 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $284
- Compared with the median pay in Malawi
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2013
Where Malawi ranks among 143 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 | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 139. Uganda estimate | $391 |
| 140. Malawi estimate | $284 |
| 141. Rwanda estimate | $255 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsMWK 91,460
- Livestock farm labourersMWK 93,470
- Farm handMWK 96,730
- GardenerMWK 96,580
- Water-based fisheries workerMWK 92,660
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in Malawi?
The median gross salary is MWK 8,634 a month, MWK 103,600 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MWK 92,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MWK 115,900.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $64,870 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in Malawi or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $284 in Malawi, 159.2 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: MWK 103,600 a year against MWK 91,460 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2013. How we calculate