How much does a mechanical engineer make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 8,670 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,976
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 3.5 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 104. Uzbekistan estimate | $4,137 |
| 105. Zambia estimate | $3,976 |
| 106. Suriname estimate | $3,684 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerZK 102,200
- Civil engineerZK 99,110
- Environment engineerZK 94,720
- Chemical engineerZK 102,100
- Mine engineerZK 109,800
- Test engineerZK 102,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 8,670 a month, ZK 104,000 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 90,010 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 124,500.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $3,976 in Zambia, 27.6 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or a civil engineer?
A mechanical engineer: ZK 104,000 a year against ZK 99,110 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate