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Doctor / Physician Average Salaries in Zambia 2024

How much money does a person working in Doctor / Physician make in Zambia?


Average Monthly Salary
13,800 ZMK
( 166,000 ZMK yearly)

LOW
5,180
ZMK
AVERAGE
13,800
ZMK
HIGH
23,800
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 Doctor / Physician in Zambia typically earns around 13,800 ZMK. Salaries range from 5,180 ZMK (lowest average) to 23,800 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 Doctor / Physician 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
Health and Medical
Advanced Nutrition Aide8,890 ZMK
Advanced Practice Provider7,950 ZMK
Allergist11,000 ZMK
Assistant Pathologist7,990 ZMK
Behavioral Health Specialist6,480 ZMK
Cardiac Sonographer7,190 ZMK
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist23,600 ZMK
Cardiovascular Perfusionist15,700 ZMK
Chiropractor6,850 ZMK
Clinical Psychologist18,800 ZMK
Correctional Treatment Specialist10,800 ZMK
Counseling Psychologist14,000 ZMK
Dermatologist18,500 ZMK
Diabetologist12,700 ZMK
Dietitian11,800 ZMK
Doctor15,300 ZMK
Emergency and Critical Care Consultant16,500 ZMK
Emergency Department Physician13,500 ZMK
Exercise Physiologist14,800 ZMK
Forensic Pathologist15,700 ZMK
General Medical Practitioner12,300 ZMK
Genetic Counselor9,280 ZMK
Healthcare Practitioner12,300 ZMK
Internist19,300 ZMK
Interventionist17,500 ZMK
Invasive Cardiologist24,300 ZMK
Lifestyle Medicine Expert9,000 ZMK
Medical Massage Therapist6,880 ZMK
Mental Health Therapst10,800 ZMK
Naturopathic Physician18,400 ZMK
Neurologist18,900 ZMK
Neurophysiology Technologist5,240 ZMK
Neuroscientist17,100 ZMK
Nuclear Medicine Physician15,600 ZMK
Obstetrician / Gynecologist16,800 ZMK
Occupational Health Safety Specialist8,390 ZMK
Ophthalmologist12,100 ZMK
Optometrist12,500 ZMK
Pediatrician13,700 ZMK
Physical Therapist9,590 ZMK
Physical Therapy Director11,500 ZMK
Physician - Anesthesiology20,300 ZMK
Physician - Cardiology22,700 ZMK
Physician - CCU12,100 ZMK
Physician - Dermatology17,900 ZMK
Physician - Emergency Room14,000 ZMK
Physician - Endocrinology16,900 ZMK
Physician - Family Practice12,200 ZMK
Physician - Gastroenterology15,700 ZMK
Physician - Generalist13,100 ZMK
Physician - Geriatrics11,800 ZMK
Physician - Hematology / Oncology15,600 ZMK
Physician - Immunology / Allergy17,500 ZMK
Physician - Infectious Disease15,600 ZMK
Physician - Internal Medicine17,900 ZMK
Physician - Maternal / Fetal Medicine15,000 ZMK
Physician - Nephrology19,100 ZMK
Physician - Neurology18,000 ZMK
Physician - Nuclear Medicine16,000 ZMK
Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology15,900 ZMK
Physician - Occupational Medicine12,900 ZMK
Physician - Ophthalmology11,400 ZMK
Physician - Otolaryngology11,200 ZMK
Physician - Pain Medicine10,900 ZMK
Physician - Pathology13,000 ZMK
Physician - Pediatric Cardiology16,800 ZMK
Physician - Pediatric Neonatology15,100 ZMK
Physician - Pediatrics14,300 ZMK
Physician - Physiatry16,200 ZMK
Physician - Podiatry14,100 ZMK
Physician - Pulmonary Medicine11,600 ZMK
Physician - Radiation Therapy17,900 ZMK
Physician - Radiology18,700 ZMK
Physician - Rheumatology15,500 ZMK
Physician - Sports Medicine16,100 ZMK
Physician - Urology21,700 ZMK
Physician Assistant9,560 ZMK
Physiotherapist11,100 ZMK
Podiatrist11,400 ZMK
Preventive Medicine Physician14,500 ZMK
Psychiatrist16,200 ZMK
Psychololgist15,100 ZMK
Psychometrician13,500 ZMK
Public Health Physician12,300 ZMK
Pulmonologist14,500 ZMK
Radiologist16,000 ZMK
Registered Dietitian11,400 ZMK
Registered Respiratory Therapist9,300 ZMK
Skin Care Specialist8,910 ZMK
Telemedicine Physician10,600 ZMK
Urologist20,900 ZMK
Virtual / Augmented Reality Therapist6,480 ZMK
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist9,400 ZMK


Doctor / Physician Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Zambia

Median and salary distribution Zambia Doctor / Physician monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
12,600 ZMK or more
10% of people earn
10,800 to 12,600 ZMK
20% of people earn
6,670 ZMK or less
65% of people earn
6,670 to 10,800 ZMK
Minimum Salary
5,180 ZMK
Median
12,500 ZMK
Maximum
23,800 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 Doctor / Physician in Zambia range from 5,180 ZMK (starting average salary) to 23,800 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 Doctor / Physician is 12,500 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 Doctor / Physician in Zambia earn less than 9,680 ZMK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 14,800 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 Doctor / Physician in Zambia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 6,670 ZMK to 10,800 ZMK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 6,670 ZMK mark, while 10% ranged from 10,800 ZMK to 12,600 ZMK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 12,600 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 Doctor / Physician 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 / Doctor / Physician / Zambia

Salary comparison by gender Zambia Doctor / Physician 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 Doctor / Physician in Zambia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
14,200 ZMK
Female-6%
13,400 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 / Doctor / Physician / Zambia

How much are annual salary increments in Zambia for individuals working in Doctor / Physician? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Doctor / Physician in Zambia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 27 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 5% granted to employees every 28 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Zambia Doctor / Physician
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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 / Doctor / Physician / Zambia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Zambia Doctor / Physician
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40% of surveyed staff in Doctor / Physician reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 60% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 8% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
60%
No Bonus
40%

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 / Doctor / Physician / Zambia


80 ZMK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Doctor / Physician in Zambia is 80 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 Doctor / Physician in Zambia is 30 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
Lusaka16,000 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 Doctor / Physician in Zambia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 12,500 ZMK and 14,800 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 Doctor / Physician in Zambia ranges from 5,180 ZMK to 9,680 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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