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Other IT Average Salaries in Zambia 2024

How much money does a person working in Other IT make in Zambia?


Average Monthly Salary
5,960 ZMK
( 71,500 ZMK yearly)

LOW
3,940
ZMK
AVERAGE
5,960
ZMK
HIGH
8,570
ZMK
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Other IT in Zambia typically earns around 5,960 ZMK. Salaries range from 3,940 ZMK (lowest average) to 8,570 ZMK (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Other IT domain in Zambia exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Information Technology
A/B Testing Specialist5,020 ZMK
Applications System Specialist5,010 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Analyst6,330 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Developer6,280 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Ethics Officer7,100 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Governance Specialist8,180 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Implementation Officer7,800 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Lead8,500 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Officer8,670 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Prompt Specialist5,460 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Research Scientist7,990 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Sales6,230 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Software Engineer6,460 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Strategist9,040 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Trainer6,140 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Specialist7,190 ZMK
Artificial Intelligence Developer6,780 ZMK
Blockchain Associate5,690 ZMK
Blockchain Developer5,540 ZMK
Blockchain Engineer6,070 ZMK
ChatGPT Expert5,080 ZMK
Computer Animator5,220 ZMK
Computer Engineer4,780 ZMK
Computer Hardware Engineer4,980 ZMK
Computer Operator3,840 ZMK
Computer Support Specialist4,430 ZMK
Computer Technician4,610 ZMK
Copy Editor4,630 ZMK
Data Center Specialist5,680 ZMK
Data Center Technician5,300 ZMK
Data Visualization Specialist5,810 ZMK
Deep Learning Developer5,940 ZMK
Digital Ethics Consultant6,420 ZMK
Documentation Specialist5,060 ZMK
Ethical Hacker5,460 ZMK
GIS Analyst5,450 ZMK
Global BI Analyst6,360 ZMK
Hardware Design Engineer5,550 ZMK
Hardware Technician4,630 ZMK
Help Desk Analyst5,520 ZMK
Informatics Optimization Specialist6,010 ZMK
Information Assurance Analyst5,990 ZMK
Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer5,160 ZMK
Information Technology Quality Specialist5,710 ZMK
Information Technology Trainer6,170 ZMK
Interface Designer4,890 ZMK
Microsystems Engineer5,870 ZMK
Mobile Interface Designer5,650 ZMK
Neural Network Engineer6,920 ZMK
Numerical Control Programmer4,920 ZMK
Records Manager5,020 ZMK
Robotic Process Automation Compliance Analyst5,750 ZMK
Scrum Master4,610 ZMK
Software Sales5,340 ZMK
Software Specialist5,240 ZMK
Software Tester4,990 ZMK
Storage Engineer4,680 ZMK
Systems Engineer4,750 ZMK
Systems Integrator5,970 ZMK
Technical Sales5,400 ZMK
Technical Trainer5,940 ZMK
Technical Writer5,400 ZMK
Tester4,810 ZMK
Usability Engineer5,710 ZMK
User Experience Consultant5,840 ZMK
User Experience Design Expert5,890 ZMK
User Experience Researcher6,190 ZMK
User Interface Designer5,300 ZMK
Video Game Designer5,140 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Architect7,440 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Compliance Specialist6,850 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Consultant8,070 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Designer7,760 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Developer6,450 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Engineer7,110 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Filmmaker8,480 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Game Developer7,080 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Marketing Specialist7,100 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Officer8,470 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented reality Sales Consultant8,430 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Simulator Operator5,770 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Specialist7,380 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Technician5,950 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Trainer7,970 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality User Experience Designer5,800 ZMK
Visual Information Specialist5,580 ZMK
Voice Interface Designer4,680 ZMK
Writer and Documentor4,950 ZMK


Other IT Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Zambia

Median and salary distribution Zambia Other IT monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
5,910 ZMK or more
10% of people earn
5,440 to 5,910 ZMK
20% of people earn
4,400 ZMK or less
65% of people earn
4,400 to 5,440 ZMK
Minimum Salary
3,940 ZMK
Median
5,770 ZMK
Maximum
8,570 ZMK




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Other IT in Zambia range from 3,940 ZMK (starting average salary) to 8,570 ZMK (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Other IT is 5,770 ZMK, implying that half of the workforce in Zambia earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Other IT in Zambia earn less than 5,090 ZMK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 6,340 ZMK, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Other IT in Zambia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 4,400 ZMK to 5,440 ZMK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 4,400 ZMK mark, while 10% ranged from 5,440 ZMK to 5,910 ZMK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 5,910 ZMK or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Other IT in Zambia having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Other IT / Zambia

Salary comparison by gender Zambia Other IT monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Other IT in Zambia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
6,270 ZMK
Female-7%
5,800 ZMK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Zambia for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Other IT / Zambia

How much are annual salary increments in Zambia for individuals working in Other IT? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Other IT in Zambia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 6% every 29 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 5% granted to employees every 28 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Zambia Other IT
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Zambia / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Zambia
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Zambia is 2%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Other IT / Zambia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Zambia Other IT
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63% of surveyed staff in Other IT reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 37% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
37%
No Bonus
63%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Other IT / Zambia


34 ZMK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Other IT in Zambia is 34 ZMK.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Other IT in Zambia is 23 ZMK. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Lusaka6,880 ZMK

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Zambia is 17% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
5,600 ZMK
Public Sector+17%
6,560 ZMK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Other IT in Zambia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 5,770 ZMK and 6,340 ZMK. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Other IT in Zambia ranges from 3,940 ZMK to 5,090 ZMK. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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