How much does a security guard make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 2,356 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,081
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 0.9 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 | $69,150 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,210 |
| 128. Egypt estimate | $1,135 |
| 129. Zambia estimate | $1,081 |
| 130. Guinea-Bissau estimate | $1,030 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterZK 37,410
- Police officerZK 38,000
- Correctional officerZK 33,850
- Aid workerZK 31,960
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 2,356 a month, ZK 28,270 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 25,570 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 33,480.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Australia, with a median of $48,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $1,081 in Zambia, 36.9 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: ZK 37,410 a year against ZK 28,270 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate