How much does a sex worker make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 1,947 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $893
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 0.8 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 128. Egypt estimate | $938 |
| 129. Zambia estimate | $893 |
| 130. Guinea-Bissau estimate | $851 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerZK 26,830
- CompanionZK 25,620
- EmbalmerZK 28,360
- Animal carerZK 24,140
- Driving instructorZK 31,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 1,947 a month, ZK 23,360 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 20,590 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 26,750.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $893 in Zambia, 39.1 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: ZK 26,830 a year against ZK 23,360 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate