How much does a specialist doctor make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 12,970 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,949
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 5.2 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $313,700 |
| 2. Canada | $259,700 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $183,300 |
| 104. Uzbekistan estimate | $6,189 |
| 105. Zambia estimate | $5,949 |
| 106. Suriname estimate | $5,512 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- DoctorZK 129,200
- Registered nurseZK 94,020
- MidwifeZK 93,150
- Traditional therapistZK 71,030
- Paramedical practitionersZK 101,200
- VeterinarianZK 95,970
- DentistZK 108,000
- PharmacistZK 98,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a specialist doctor make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 12,970 a month, ZK 155,700 a year.
How much does a specialist doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 90,970 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 187,800.
Which country pays a specialist doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $313,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a specialist doctor make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $313,700 a year against $5,949 in Zambia, 52.7 times more.
Who makes more, a specialist doctor or a doctor?
A specialist doctor: ZK 155,700 a year against ZK 129,200 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate