How much does a metalworker make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 3,072 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,409
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia ranks among 144 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. Iceland estimate | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 119. Mozambique estimate | $1,518 |
| 120. Zambia estimate | $1,409 |
| 121. Lesotho estimate | $1,341 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molderZK 33,980
- WelderZK 35,900
- Steel erectorZK 38,220
- RiggerZK 40,430
- BlacksmithZK 34,580
- Metal workerZK 35,220
- Cnc operatorZK 36,520
- GrinderZK 33,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 3,072 a month, ZK 36,870 a year.
How much does a metalworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 30,620 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 45,360.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $1,409 in Zambia, 44.7 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a metal molder?
A metalworker: ZK 36,870 a year against ZK 33,980 for a metal molder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate