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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Average Salaries in Zambia 2024

How much money does a person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining make in Zambia?


Average Monthly Salary
5,630 ZMK
( 67,600 ZMK yearly)

LOW
1,960
ZMK
AVERAGE
5,630
ZMK
HIGH
12,500
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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Zambia typically earns around 5,630 ZMK. Salaries range from 1,960 ZMK (lowest average) to 12,500 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 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
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
Assistant Yard Manager5,130 ZMK
Associate Analyst5,760 ZMK
Associate Landman2,420 ZMK
Auxiliary Equipment Operator2,170 ZMK
Biomass Plant Technician2,820 ZMK
Biomass Power Plant Manager7,650 ZMK
Carbon Capture and Storage Specialist6,050 ZMK
Chemical Plant Operator4,310 ZMK
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer5,500 ZMK
Chief Renewable Energy Officer9,660 ZMK
Chief Sustainability Officer9,320 ZMK
Completions Engineer5,180 ZMK
Cost Controller3,950 ZMK
Cost Engineer5,550 ZMK
Crude Oil Marketing Representative5,960 ZMK
Deep-sea Mining Engineer6,700 ZMK
Dispatcher2,420 ZMK
Distribution Manager7,970 ZMK
Dragline Operator2,540 ZMK
Driller Offsider1,940 ZMK
Dump Truck Driver2,110 ZMK
Electric and Gas Operations Manager12,300 ZMK
Energy Advisor8,050 ZMK
Energy Analyst7,630 ZMK
Energy Auditor7,010 ZMK
Energy Dispatch Director9,700 ZMK
Energy Efficiency Auditor5,740 ZMK
Energy Efficiency Consultant7,010 ZMK
Energy Modeler5,290 ZMK
Energy Policy Analyst5,700 ZMK
Energy Storage Engineer5,550 ZMK
Energy Technical Assistant3,270 ZMK
Energy Technical Manager6,520 ZMK
Energy Technical Support Manager6,480 ZMK
Energy Technical Trainer4,780 ZMK
Engineering Geologist10,100 ZMK
Exploration Manager9,280 ZMK
Field Safety Auditor6,180 ZMK
Fluids Engineer5,550 ZMK
Fuel Cell Engineer5,790 ZMK
Fuel Cell Technician2,880 ZMK
Fuels Handler2,580 ZMK
Gas Compressor Operator2,390 ZMK
Gas Distribution Plant Operator4,620 ZMK
Gas Supply Manager8,770 ZMK
Geologist9,800 ZMK
Geophysicist10,100 ZMK
Geothermal Engineer6,360 ZMK
Geothermal Production Manager9,730 ZMK
Geothermal Technician3,760 ZMK
HSE Engineer5,400 ZMK
HSE Officer3,420 ZMK
HSE Supervisor4,210 ZMK
HSEQ Administrator3,750 ZMK
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engineer6,250 ZMK
Inspector5,080 ZMK
Instructor4,510 ZMK
Instrument Designer4,390 ZMK
Lead Technical Field Advisor6,870 ZMK
Lithium Ion Battery Engineer5,230 ZMK
Logistics and Tool Coordinator4,670 ZMK
Maintenance Engineer5,470 ZMK
Maintenance Superintendent4,860 ZMK
Material Controller3,610 ZMK
Methane Detection and Mitigation Specialist5,200 ZMK
Mine Engineer5,500 ZMK
Mine Surveyor5,920 ZMK
Mining Project Administrator4,740 ZMK
Mining Project Assistant3,880 ZMK
Mining Project Controls Consultant6,390 ZMK
Mining Project Coordinator4,840 ZMK
Mining Project Engineer5,130 ZMK
Mining Project Manager6,980 ZMK
Mining Site Manager7,200 ZMK
Mining Team Leader6,120 ZMK
Natural Gas Engineer5,710 ZMK
NDT Technician3,330 ZMK
Net Zero Energy Consultant7,220 ZMK
Oil Service Unit Operator2,960 ZMK
Oil Trader7,070 ZMK
Oilwell Pumper2,020 ZMK
Petroleum Engineer 6,190 ZMK
Petroleum Geologist10,100 ZMK
Petroleum Pump System Operator2,990 ZMK
Petroleum Technician3,210 ZMK
Photovoltaic Engineer5,860 ZMK
Pipeline Technician2,030 ZMK
Power Coordinator3,520 ZMK
Power Plant Operations Manager10,800 ZMK
Power Plant Operator4,540 ZMK
Radio Operator2,330 ZMK
Reliability Engineer5,660 ZMK
Renewable Energy Consultant8,450 ZMK
Renewable Energy Engineer6,000 ZMK
Renewable Energy Policy Analyst6,440 ZMK
Reservoir Engineer5,130 ZMK
Risk Analyst6,560 ZMK
Roughneck5,850 ZMK
Scaffolder3,590 ZMK
Shutdown Engineer4,490 ZMK
Smart Grid Analyst5,850 ZMK
Smart Grid Engineer6,190 ZMK
Solar Energy Installation Manager7,970 ZMK
Solar Energy Systems Engineer5,850 ZMK
Solar Photovoltaic Installer3,490 ZMK
Solar Thermal Technician3,450 ZMK
Supply Operations Manager8,780 ZMK
Sustainability Analyst6,740 ZMK
Sustainability Architect7,420 ZMK
Sustainability Specialist8,800 ZMK
Sustainable Energy Consultant7,620 ZMK
System Development Advisor6,070 ZMK
Tanker Truck Driver2,130 ZMK
Unconventional Oil and Gas Engineer5,980 ZMK
Utility Operator2,930 ZMK
Waste-to-Energy Specialist7,110 ZMK
Wind Energy Project Manager7,600 ZMK
Wind Farm Technician3,720 ZMK
Wind Turbine Technician4,510 ZMK


Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Zambia

Median and salary distribution Zambia Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
6,240 ZMK or more
10% of people earn
5,180 to 6,240 ZMK
20% of people earn
2,840 ZMK or less
65% of people earn
2,840 to 5,180 ZMK
Minimum Salary
1,960 ZMK
Median
5,130 ZMK
Maximum
12,500 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Zambia range from 1,960 ZMK (starting average salary) to 12,500 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is 5,130 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Zambia earn less than 3,910 ZMK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 6,380 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Zambia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 2,840 ZMK to 5,180 ZMK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 2,840 ZMK mark, while 10% ranged from 5,180 ZMK to 6,240 ZMK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 6,240 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 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 Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education 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 multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 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 / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Zambia

Salary comparison by gender Zambia Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Zambia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
5,850 ZMK
Female-9%
5,300 ZMK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Zambia for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly Zambia
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Zambia

How much are annual salary increments in Zambia for individuals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Zambia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 26 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 5% granted to employees every 28 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Zambia Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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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 / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Zambia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Zambia Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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64% of surveyed staff in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 36% 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
36%
No Bonus
64%

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 / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Zambia


32 ZMK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Zambia is 32 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Zambia is 11 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
Lusaka6,500 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Zambia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 5,130 ZMK and 6,380 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Zambia ranges from 1,960 ZMK to 3,910 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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