How much does a truck driver make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 3,241 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,486
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 1.3 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. Iceland estimate | $75,230 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $72,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,900 |
| 127. Cameroon estimate | $1,501 |
| 128. Zambia estimate | $1,486 |
| 129. Chad estimate | $1,485 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $418 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Bus driverZK 38,210
- Train driverZK 52,840
- SignalmanZK 46,120
- Motorcyle courierZK 33,460
- Taxi driverZK 31,940
- Farm equipment operatorZK 36,670
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsZK 41,680
- Crane operatorsZK 44,610
Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 3,241 a month, ZK 38,890 a year.
How much does a truck driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 33,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 43,900.
Which country pays a truck driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a truck driver make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $58,640 a year against $1,486 in Zambia, 39.5 times more.
Who makes more, a truck driver or a train driver?
A train driver: ZK 52,840 a year against ZK 38,890 for a truck driver, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate