How much does a rig driller make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 3,822 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,753
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 1.5 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. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 127. Cameroon estimate | $1,770 |
| 128. Zambia estimate | $1,753 |
| 129. Chad estimate | $1,751 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- MinersZK 45,740
- Stone planerZK 38,190
- Stone fabricatorZK 37,910
- Metal casterZK 40,260
- Metal filerZK 36,930
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsZK 42,270
- Photo retoucherZK 32,050
- Cure operatorZK 35,920
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 3,822 a month, ZK 45,860 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 39,850 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 53,830.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $1,753 in Zambia, 32.6 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: ZK 45,860 a year against ZK 38,190 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate