How much does a registered nurse make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 7,835 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,593
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 3.1 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. Switzerland estimate | $110,700 |
| 2. United States | $102,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $90,870 |
| 104. Uzbekistan estimate | $3,738 |
| 105. Zambia estimate | $3,593 |
| 106. Suriname estimate | $3,330 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MidwifeZK 93,150
- DoctorZK 129,200
- Specialist doctorZK 155,700
- Traditional therapistZK 71,030
- Paramedical practitionersZK 101,200
- VeterinarianZK 95,970
- DentistZK 108,000
- PharmacistZK 98,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 7,835 a month, ZK 94,020 a year.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 82,060 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 107,600.
Which country pays a registered nurse the most?
United States, with a median of $102,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a registered nurse make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $102,500 a year against $3,593 in Zambia, 28.5 times more.
Who makes more, a registered nurse or a doctor?
A doctor: ZK 129,200 a year against ZK 94,020 for a registered nurse, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate