How much does a power plant operator make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 8,241 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,779
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 3.3 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 98. Tunisia estimate | $4,055 |
| 99. Zambia estimate | $3,779 |
| 100. Yemen estimate | $3,763 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operatorZK 84,960
- Chemical operatorZK 96,060
- Process operatorZK 108,900
- Metal furnace operatorZK 88,520
- Pulp control workerZK 76,190
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 8,241 a month, ZK 98,890 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 82,520 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 114,100.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $3,779 in Zambia, 21.0 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: ZK 98,890 a year against ZK 84,960 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate