How much does an optician make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 5,735 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,630
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 2.3 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia ranks among 142 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 | $76,320 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,020 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $59,390 |
| 97. Tunisia estimate | $2,822 |
| 98. Zambia estimate | $2,630 |
| 99. Yemen estimate | $2,618 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistZK 71,190
- Health records clerkZK 78,430
- Community health workerZK 80,250
- Therapy assistantZK 61,540
- Medical assistantZK 64,820
- Quality inspectorZK 88,570
- ParamedicZK 90,530
- Health screenerZK 73,460
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 5,735 a month, ZK 68,820 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 61,450 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 83,550.
Which country pays an optician the most?
United States, with a median of $47,260 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optician make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $47,260 a year against $2,630 in Zambia, 18.0 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: ZK 71,190 a year against ZK 68,820 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate