How much does a police officer make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 3,167 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,452
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 1.3 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 128. Egypt estimate | $1,525 |
| 129. Zambia estimate | $1,452 |
| 130. Guinea-Bissau estimate | $1,385 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterZK 37,410
- Correctional officerZK 33,850
- Security guardZK 28,270
- Aid workerZK 31,960
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 3,167 a month, ZK 38,000 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 31,370 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 44,900.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $1,452 in Zambia, 55.3 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: ZK 38,000 a year against ZK 33,850 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate