HOME BROWSE SALARIES BEST PAYING JOBS
Browse Salaries
Best Paying Jobs
Salary Increase Letters

SAP Consultant Average Salary in Zambia 2023

How much money does a person working as SAP Consultant make in Zambia?


Average Monthly Salary
6,370 ZMK
( 76,500 ZMK yearly)

LOW
3,250
ZMK
AVERAGE
6,370
ZMK
HIGH
9,810
ZMK

A person working as SAP Consultant in Zambia typically earns around 6,370 ZMK per month. Salaries range from 3,250 ZMK (lowest) to 9,810 ZMK (highest).

This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. SAP Consultant salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.

SAP Consultant Pay Scale and Salaries in Zambia

Median and salary distribution Zambia SAP Consultant monthly
Share This Chart
        Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/charts/zambia/information-technology/it-consultancy/sap-consultant/median-and-salary-distribution-monthly-zambia-sap-consultant.jpg

Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
5,820 ZMK or more
10% of people earn
5,170 to 5,820 ZMK
20% of people earn
3,740 ZMK or less
65% of people earn
3,740 to 5,170 ZMK
Minimum Salary
3,250 ZMK
Median
5,840 ZMK
Maximum
9,810 ZMK


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

  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    SAP Consultant salaries in Zambia range from 3,250 ZMK per month (starting salary) to 9,810 ZMK per month (maximum salary). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 5,840 ZMK per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as SAP Consultant(s) are earning less than 5,840 ZMK while the other half are earning more than 5,840 ZMK. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of SAP Consultant(s) are earning less than 4,820 ZMK while 75% of them are earning more than 4,820 ZMK. Also from the diagram, 75% of SAP Consultant(s) are earning less than 6,650 ZMK while 25% are earning more than 6,650 ZMK.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 3,740 ZMK to 5,170 ZMK. Approximatly 20% fall under the 3,740 ZMK cap. Ten percent of wages are from 5,170 ZMK to 5,820 ZMK. Only 5% of people grossed 5,820 ZMK or more.

SAP Consultant Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does experience and age affect your pay?

SAP Consultant average salary change by experience in Zambia

0 - 2 Years
3,640 ZMK
2 - 5 Years+31%
4,760 ZMK
5 - 10 Years+40%
6,660 ZMK
10 - 15 Years+20%
8,010 ZMK
15 - 20 Years+9%
8,700 ZMK
20+ Years+8%
9,380 ZMK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Zambia SAP Consultant
Share This Chart
        Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/charts/zambia/information-technology/it-consultancy/sap-consultant/salary-comparison-by-years-of-experience-monthly-zambia-sap-consultant.jpg

The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down SAP Consultant salaries by experience level and this is what we found.

Employees with less than two years of experience makes approximately 3,640 ZMK per month.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 4,760 ZMK per month, 31% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 6,660 ZMK per month, 40% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

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.

Additionally, SAP Consultant whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 8,010 ZMK per month, 20% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 8,700 ZMK per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 9,380 ZMK per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.


Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
Share This Chart
        Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/images/salary-by-experience.jpg

SAP Consultant Salary Comparison By Education

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary difference between different SAP Consultant(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.

SAP Consultant average salary difference by education level in Zambia

Certificate or Diploma
4,170 ZMK
Bachelor's Degree+50%
6,270 ZMK
Master's Degree+48%
9,290 ZMK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by education level monthly Zambia SAP Consultant
Share This Chart
        Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/charts/zambia/information-technology/it-consultancy/sap-consultant/salary-comparison-by-education-level-monthly-zambia-sap-consultant.jpg

We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down SAP Consultant salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.

When the education level is Certificate or Diploma, the average salary is 4,170 ZMK per month.

While someone with a Bachelor's Degree gets a salary of 6,270 ZMK per month, 50% more than someone having a Certificate or Diploma degree.

People with Master's Degree have an average salary of 9,290 ZMK per month, 48% more than someone with a Bachelor's Degree.


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 30,000 Zambian Kwacha(s) to 90,000 Zambian Kwacha(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Education Level
Share This Chart
        Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/images/salary-comparison-by-education.jpg


Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender - SAP Consultant

Salary comparison by gender Zambia SAP Consultant monthly
Share This Chart
        Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/charts/zambia/information-technology/it-consultancy/sap-consultant/salary-comparison-by-gender-monthly-zambia-sap-consultant.jpg

Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male SAP Consultant employees in Zambia earn 15% more than their female counterparts on average.

Male
6,830 ZMK
Female-13%
5,960 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
Share This Chart
        Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/charts/zambia/salary-comparison-by-gender-monthly-zambia.jpg

SAP Consultant Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Zambia

How much are annual salary increments in Zambia for SAP Consultant(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?

SAP Consultant

SAP Consultant(s) in Zambia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% 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 SAP Consultant
Share This Chart
        Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/charts/zambia/information-technology/it-consultancy/sap-consultant/annual-salary-increment-rate-zambia-sap-consultant.jpg


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
Share This Chart
        Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/charts/zambia/annual-salary-increment-rate-zambia.jpg

The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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%.

Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Zambia for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.


Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
Share This Chart
        Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/images/salary-increment-world.jpg

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.

SAP Consultant Bonus and Incentive Rates in Zambia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Zambia SAP Consultant
Share This Chart
        Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/charts/zambia/information-technology/it-consultancy/sap-consultant/annual-salary-bonus-rate-zambia-sap-consultant.jpg

"SAP Consultant" is considered to be a moderate bonus-based job. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.

64% of surveyed staff 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.

SAP Consultant Salary Trend and Forecast in Zambia

How are SAP Consultant salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.

Average Salary 2019
5,810 ZMK
Average Salary 2020+2%
5,920 ZMK
Average Salary 2021+3%
6,100 ZMK
Average Salary 2022+2%
6,200 ZMK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

SAP Consultant salaries in Zambia are on the rise in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 2% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.

Salary trends and forecast monthly Zambia SAP Consultant
Share This Chart
        Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/charts/zambia/information-technology/it-consultancy/sap-consultant/salary-trends-and-forecast-monthly-zambia-sap-consultant.jpg

SAP Consultant Average Hourly Wage in Zambia


37 ZMK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Zambia is 37 ZMK. This means that the average SAP Consultant in Zambia earns approximately 37 ZMK 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 fix 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 'SAP Consultant' in Zambia is 19 ZMK. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

SAP Consultant VS Other Jobs

6,370 ZMK
6,480 ZMK
6,030 ZMK
Average Salary
SAP Consultant
Average Salary
IT Consultancy
Average Salary
Information Technology

The average salary for SAP Consultant is 2% less than that of IT Consultancy. Also, IT Consultancy salaries are 8% more than those of Information Technology.

Salary Comparison Between SAP Consultant and Information Technology monthly Zambia
Share This Chart
        Get Chart Linkhttp://www.salaryexplorer.com/charts/zambia/information-technology/it-consultancy/sap-consultant/salary-comparison-between-sap-consultant-and-information-technology-monthly-zambia.jpg

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Advertising Account Planner5,060 ZMK-21%
Application Consultant7,310 ZMK+15%
Business Process Consultant5,930 ZMK-7%
ERP / CRM Technical Consultant6,370 ZMK-0%
Information Program Director8,360 ZMK+31%
Information Services Consultant6,910 ZMK+8%
Information Technology Consultant7,020 ZMK+10%
SAP Consultant6,370 ZMK-0%
Sharepoint Consultant6,200 ZMK-3%
Systems Consultant7,200 ZMK+13%
Technical Consultant6,400 ZMK+0%
Test Analyst5,570 ZMK-13%
Testing Manager7,770 ZMK+22%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Lusaka6,450 ZMK

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Zambia earn 17% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.

Private Sector
5,580 ZMK
Public Sector+17%
6,540 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 for SAP Consultant in Zambia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 5,840 ZMK and 6,650 ZMK. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your 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 salart after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for SAP Consultant in Zambia is ranges from 4,820 ZMK to 6,650 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 in 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 of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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


Browse Salaries

Salary Increase Letters

Best Paying Jobs
Home Salary Comparison

©Salary Explorer 2023