How much does a water plant operator make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 7,080 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,247
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 2.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia ranks among 142 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 | $94,230 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,560 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $73,320 |
| 97. Tunisia estimate | $3,484 |
| 98. Zambia estimate | $3,247 |
| 99. Yemen estimate | $3,233 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorZK 98,890
- Chemical operatorZK 96,060
- Process operatorZK 108,900
- Metal furnace operatorZK 88,520
- Pulp control workerZK 76,190
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 7,080 a month, ZK 84,960 a year.
How much does a water plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 71,030 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 99,370.
Which country pays a water plant operator the most?
United States, with a median of $68,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water plant operator make more in Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $3,247 in Zambia, 21.2 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: ZK 98,890 a year against ZK 84,960 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate