How much does a lawyer make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 9,429 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,324
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 3.8 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. United States | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 104. Uzbekistan estimate | $4,499 |
| 105. Zambia estimate | $4,324 |
| 106. Suriname estimate | $4,007 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeZK 121,000
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedZK 97,460
- Museum curatorZK 81,840
- LibrarianZK 84,480
- EconomistZK 103,600
- AnthropologistZK 83,500
- HistorianZK 87,340
- PsychologistZK 92,840
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 9,429 a month, ZK 113,200 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 85,120 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 155,200.
Which country pays a lawyer the most?
United States, with a median of $159,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a lawyer make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $4,324 in Zambia, 36.9 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: ZK 121,000 a year against ZK 113,200 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate