How much does an optometrist make in Malawi?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MWK 29,620 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $975
- Compared with the median pay in Malawi
- 3.0 times
- Data from
- 2013
Where Malawi 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 | $136,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $104,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $85,880 |
| 142. Gambia estimate | $980 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $975 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistMWK 432,100
- PharmacistMWK 393,700
- Public health inspectorMWK 366,300
- Physical therapistMWK 323,600
- DietitianMWK 320,100
- Speech therapistMWK 333,700
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedMWK 317,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Malawi?
The median gross salary is MWK 29,620 a month, MWK 355,500 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MWK 279,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MWK 415,900.
Which country pays an optometrist the most?
United States, with a median of $136,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optometrist make more in Malawi or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $975 in Malawi, 140.0 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: MWK 432,100 a year against MWK 355,500 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2013. How we calculate