How much does an optometrist make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 7,405 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,396
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 3.0 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. United States | $136,600 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $104,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $85,880 |
| 104. Uzbekistan estimate | $3,533 |
| 105. Zambia estimate | $3,396 |
| 106. Suriname estimate | $3,147 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DentistZK 108,000
- PharmacistZK 98,430
- Public health inspectorZK 91,580
- Physical therapistZK 80,890
- DietitianZK 80,020
- Speech therapistZK 83,430
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedZK 79,440
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optometrist make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 7,405 a month, ZK 88,860 a year.
How much does an optometrist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 69,870 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 104,000.
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 Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $136,600 a year against $3,396 in Zambia, 40.2 times more.
Who makes more, an optometrist or a dentist?
A dentist: ZK 108,000 a year against ZK 88,860 for an optometrist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate