How much does a high school teacher make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 7,629 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,499
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 3.1 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 | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 104. Uzbekistan estimate | $3,640 |
| 105. Zambia estimate | $3,499 |
| 106. Suriname estimate | $3,242 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ProfessorZK 93,540
- Vocational teacherZK 84,760
- Elementary school teacherZK 86,210
- Preschool teacherZK 72,690
- Education officerZK 85,820
- Special needs teacherZK 87,110
- Esol teacherZK 73,810
- Music teacherZK 76,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 7,629 a month, ZK 91,550 a year.
How much does a high school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 78,330 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 107,500.
Which country pays a high school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $76,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a high school teacher make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $3,499 in Zambia, 20.6 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: ZK 91,550 a year against ZK 84,760 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate