How much does a forest worker make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 1,295 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $594
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia 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 |
| 134. Congo - Kinshasa estimate | $596 |
| 135. Zambia estimate | $594 |
| 136. Ethiopia estimate | $481 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsZK 13,720
- Livestock farm labourersZK 14,020
- Farm handZK 14,510
- GardenerZK 14,490
- Water-based fisheries workerZK 13,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 1,295 a month, ZK 15,540 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 13,920 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 17,380.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
United States, with a median of $45,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $594 in Zambia, 76.2 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: ZK 15,540 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