How much does a waste collector make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 1,289 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $591
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia ranks among 143 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 | $64,550 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,250 |
| 3. United States | $49,690 |
| 134. Congo - Kinshasa estimate | $593 |
| 135. Zambia estimate | $591 |
| 136. Ethiopia estimate | $479 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- SorterZK 15,510
- Street sweeperZK 15,210
- CourierZK 14,290
- Odd job personsZK 15,260
- Meter readerZK 14,720
- Water and firewood collectorsZK 14,480
- Gym workerZK 13,850
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 1,289 a month, ZK 15,470 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 13,220 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 18,320.
Which country pays a waste collector the most?
United States, with a median of $49,690 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waste collector make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $591 in Zambia, 84.1 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: ZK 15,470 a year against ZK 14,290 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate