How much does a medical assistant make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 5,402 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,477
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia ranks among 141 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 | $71,890 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $58,410 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $55,940 |
| 96. Tunisia estimate | $2,658 |
| 97. Zambia estimate | $2,477 |
| 98. Yemen estimate | $2,466 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistZK 71,190
- Health records clerkZK 78,430
- Community health workerZK 80,250
- OpticianZK 68,820
- Therapy assistantZK 61,540
- Quality inspectorZK 88,570
- ParamedicZK 90,530
- Health screenerZK 73,460
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 5,402 a month, ZK 64,820 a year.
How much does a medical assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 58,940 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 72,060.
Which country pays a medical assistant the most?
Germany, with a median of $46,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a medical assistant make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $45,680 a year against $2,477 in Zambia, 18.4 times more.
Who makes more, a medical assistant or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: ZK 71,190 a year against ZK 64,820 for a medical assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate