How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Zambia?
Average Monthly Salary
5,090 ZMK
( 61,100 ZMK yearly)
LOW
1,610
ZMK
AVERAGE
5,090
ZMK
HIGH
10,700
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 Engineering in Zambia typically earns around 5,090 ZMK. Salaries range from 1,610 ZMK (lowest average) to 10,700 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 Engineering 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
Engineering | |
3D Printing Engineer | 4,830 ZMK |
Acoustics Engineer | 5,230 ZMK |
Assembly Engineering Technician | 4,000 ZMK |
Assistant Chief Engineer | 6,050 ZMK |
|
Associate Engineer | 4,730 ZMK |
AutoCAD Drafter | 3,160 ZMK |
Autocad Operator | 3,250 ZMK |
Automation Engineer | 5,610 ZMK |
Automation Engineer | 5,740 ZMK |
Avionic System Support Engineer | 5,150 ZMK |
Biochemical Engineer | 4,710 ZMK |
BMS Engineer | 4,890 ZMK |
Bridge and Lock Tender | 2,780 ZMK |
Broadcast Engineer | 5,210 ZMK |
CAD Design Engineer | 5,330 ZMK |
CAD Designer | 3,370 ZMK |
CAE Engineer | 5,120 ZMK |
Ceramics Engineer | 4,670 ZMK |
Chemical Engineer | 5,550 ZMK |
Civil Drafter | 3,430 ZMK |
Civil Engineer | 5,500 ZMK |
Civil Site Engineer | 5,580 ZMK |
Civil Technician | 3,100 ZMK |
Cognitive Engineer | 4,790 ZMK |
Commissioning Engineer | 4,950 ZMK |
Communications Engineer | 5,990 ZMK |
Condition Monitoring Engineer | 4,670 ZMK |
Contract Associate Engineer | 4,800 ZMK |
Contract Engineer | 5,010 ZMK |
Control Systems Engineer | 5,290 ZMK |
Controls Engineer | 5,110 ZMK |
Controls Software Engineer | 4,470 ZMK |
Corrosion Engineer | 4,740 ZMK |
Design Engineer | 5,690 ZMK |
Director of Engineering | 11,100 ZMK |
Drafter | 3,300 ZMK |
Drafting Manager | 6,320 ZMK |
Drilling Engineer | 5,100 ZMK |
Drilling Foreman | 1,550 ZMK |
Electrical Draughtsman | 2,780 ZMK |
Electrical Engineer | 6,010 ZMK |
Electrical Engineering Manager | 7,420 ZMK |
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist | 5,540 ZMK |
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler | 2,820 ZMK |
Energy Engineer | 5,600 ZMK |
Engine Assembler | 2,290 ZMK |
Engineer | 5,690 ZMK |
Engineering Account Manager | 6,280 ZMK |
Engineering Chief Designer | 6,260 ZMK |
Engineering Consultant | 7,500 ZMK |
Engineering Key Account Manager | 7,830 ZMK |
Engineering Lab Technician | 5,210 ZMK |
Engineering Manager | 7,160 ZMK |
Engineering Planning Manager | 7,620 ZMK |
Engineering Production Manager | 9,300 ZMK |
Engineering Project Analyst | 5,960 ZMK |
Engineering Project Coordinator | 6,340 ZMK |
Engineering Project Director | 11,300 ZMK |
Engineering Project Leader | 7,170 ZMK |
Engineering Project Manager | 7,520 ZMK |
Engineering Research and Development Manager | 8,190 ZMK |
Engineering Safety Coordinator | 4,000 ZMK |
Engineering Sales Manager | 7,290 ZMK |
Engineering Technician | 4,170 ZMK |
Engineering Technologist | 3,950 ZMK |
Environmental Engineer | 4,980 ZMK |
Equipment Engineer | 4,840 ZMK |
Equipment Engineering Manager | 7,290 ZMK |
Estimator | 4,730 ZMK |
Fabrication Specialist | 3,800 ZMK |
Fabricator | 2,540 ZMK |
Facade Engineer | 5,130 ZMK |
Fiber Analyst | 3,080 ZMK |
Field Engineer | 5,420 ZMK |
Field Engineering Manager | 9,200 ZMK |
Fire Engineer | 5,250 ZMK |
Fitter and Turner | 1,750 ZMK |
Forestry Strategic Planner | 6,070 ZMK |
Generation Engineer | 5,300 ZMK |
Genetic Engineer | 5,920 ZMK |
Geological Engineer | 5,280 ZMK |
Geotechnical Engineer | 5,470 ZMK |
Heavy Equipment Mechanic | 2,970 ZMK |
Highway Engineer | 5,340 ZMK |
HSE Professional | 4,730 ZMK |
Human Machine Interface Engineer | 4,610 ZMK |
HVAC Engineer | 5,940 ZMK |
HVAC Supervisor | 4,740 ZMK |
Industrial Engineer | 5,080 ZMK |
Industrial Engineering Technologist | 5,230 ZMK |
Instrument Engineer | 5,000 ZMK |
Instrument Technician | 2,800 ZMK |
Instrumentation and Control Engineer | 5,270 ZMK |
Instrumentation Designer | 4,690 ZMK |
Instrumentation Engineer | 5,170 ZMK |
Instrumentation Manager | 5,180 ZMK |
Irrigation Engineer | 5,340 ZMK |
Licensed Aircraft Engineer | 5,570 ZMK |
Locomotive Engineer | 5,340 ZMK |
Maintenance Engineer | 4,870 ZMK |
Maintenance Fitter | 1,950 ZMK |
Maintenance Manager | 5,110 ZMK |
Manufacturing Engineer | 5,210 ZMK |
Marine Engineer | 5,130 ZMK |
Materials Engineer | 5,220 ZMK |
Materials Researcher | 4,720 ZMK |
Materials Technician | 3,790 ZMK |
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer | 5,560 ZMK |
Mechanical Design Engineer | 5,780 ZMK |
Mechanical Designer | 4,420 ZMK |
Mechanical Engineer | 5,910 ZMK |
Mechanical Engineering Manager | 7,350 ZMK |
Mechanical Inspector | 5,110 ZMK |
Mechatronics Engineer | 5,890 ZMK |
Mining Engineer | 5,310 ZMK |
Nanotechnology Engineer | 5,750 ZMK |
Natural Language Processing Engineer | 5,870 ZMK |
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer | 5,620 ZMK |
Optical Engineer | 5,210 ZMK |
Optical Instrument Assembler | 2,830 ZMK |
PCB Assembler | 1,860 ZMK |
Photonics Engineer | 5,870 ZMK |
Photonics Technician | 4,990 ZMK |
Pipeline Engineer | 5,020 ZMK |
Piping Designer | 2,810 ZMK |
Piping Engineer | 4,940 ZMK |
Planning Engineer | 5,650 ZMK |
Pressure Vessel Inspector | 2,460 ZMK |
Principal Cost Engineer | 5,210 ZMK |
Principal Engineer | 5,130 ZMK |
Principal Support Engineer | 5,360 ZMK |
Process Engineer | 5,320 ZMK |
Process Operator | 3,120 ZMK |
Product Development Engineer | 5,270 ZMK |
Product Development Technician | 3,730 ZMK |
Product Engineer | 5,500 ZMK |
Product Safety Engineer | 5,100 ZMK |
Production Engineer | 5,550 ZMK |
Project Engineer | 5,830 ZMK |
Proposal Manager | 6,910 ZMK |
Purchasing Engineer | 5,050 ZMK |
Quality Assurance Engineer | 5,150 ZMK |
Rail Engineer | 5,460 ZMK |
Regional Field Engineer | 5,560 ZMK |
Remote Sensing Engineer | 5,510 ZMK |
Robotics Engineer | 6,300 ZMK |
Robotics Technician | 4,300 ZMK |
Safety Engineer | 5,110 ZMK |
Safety Inspector | 3,960 ZMK |
Safety Manager | 6,250 ZMK |
Safety Officer | 2,650 ZMK |
Sales Engineer | 5,760 ZMK |
Scheduling Engineer | 4,770 ZMK |
Security Engineer | 5,480 ZMK |
Service Engineer | 5,380 ZMK |
Smart Home Engineer | 5,670 ZMK |
Solar Engineer | 5,470 ZMK |
Staff Engineer | 5,160 ZMK |
Static Equipment Engineer | 5,100 ZMK |
Stationary Engineer | 4,990 ZMK |
Stress Engineer | 4,790 ZMK |
Structural Analysis Engineer | 5,270 ZMK |
Structural Designer | 4,760 ZMK |
Structural Engineer | 4,970 ZMK |
Structural Technician | 3,400 ZMK |
Subsea Engineer | 6,350 ZMK |
Supply Chain Specialist | 5,060 ZMK |
Surveyor | 4,090 ZMK |
Technical Affairs Officer | 2,620 ZMK |
Technical Assistant | 2,700 ZMK |
Technical Engineer | 4,570 ZMK |
Technical Support Engineer | 4,670 ZMK |
Tender Engineer | 4,800 ZMK |
Test Development Engineer | 5,360 ZMK |
Test Engineer | 5,080 ZMK |
Transportation Engineer | 5,060 ZMK |
Urban Engineer | 5,490 ZMK |
Validation Engineer | 4,950 ZMK |
Verification Engineer | 5,150 ZMK |
Wastewater Engineer | 5,300 ZMK |
Wind Energy Engineer | 5,450 ZMK |
Wind Energy Operations Manager | 6,730 ZMK |
Wireless Engineer | 6,060 ZMK |
Work Planner | 3,620 ZMK |
Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Zambia
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5% of people earn
5,250 ZMK or more
10% of people earn
4,340 to 5,250 ZMK
20% of people earn
2,340 ZMK or less
65% of people earn
2,340 to 4,340 ZMK
Minimum Salary 1,610 ZMK |
Median 4,570 ZMK |
Maximum 10,700 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 Engineering in Zambia range from 1,610 ZMK (starting average salary) to 10,700 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 Engineering is 4,570 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 Engineering in Zambia earn less than 3,420 ZMK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 5,650 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 Engineering in Zambia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 2,340 ZMK to 4,340 ZMK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 2,340 ZMK mark, while 10% ranged from 4,340 ZMK to 5,250 ZMK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 5,250 ZMK or higher.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
Share This Chart Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/images/salary-by-experience.jpg 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 Engineering 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. ”
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
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It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?
We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Engineering in Zambia, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Zambia costs anywhere from 30,100 ZMK to 90,300 ZMK and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.
Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Engineering / Zambia
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Male | | 5,220 ZMK |
Female | -6% | 4,920 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 / Engineering / Zambia
How much are annual salary increments in Zambia for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?
Professionals working in Engineering in Zambia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 6% every 27 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 5% granted to employees every 28 months.
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Zambia / All Professions
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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
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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 / Engineering / Zambia
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65% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 35% 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 | | 35% |
No Bonus | | 65% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese 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 Generators | Supporting 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 / Engineering / Zambia
29 ZMK
per hour The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Zambia is 29 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 Engineering in Zambia is 9 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
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 Engineering in Zambia?
A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 4,570 ZMK and 5,650 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 Engineering in Zambia ranges from 1,610 ZMK to 3,420 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