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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Zimbabwe 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Zimbabwe?


Average Monthly Salary
149,000 ZWD
( 1,790,000 ZWD yearly)

LOW
54,800
ZWD
AVERAGE
149,000
ZWD
HIGH
403,000
ZWD
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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zimbabwe typically earns around 149,000 ZWD. Salaries range from 54,800 ZWD (lowest average) to 403,000 ZWD (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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in Zimbabwe 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
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager231,000 ZWD
All Rounder84,500 ZWD
Assistant Executive Housekeeper64,700 ZWD
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller123,000 ZWD
Assistant Food and Beverage Director266,000 ZWD
Assistant Hospitality Manager286,000 ZWD
Assistant Storekeeper56,000 ZWD
Assistant Tour Manager136,000 ZWD
Baker and Pastrycook78,200 ZWD
Bakery Manager167,000 ZWD
Bakery Superintendent106,000 ZWD
Banquet Captain87,800 ZWD
Banquet Manager117,000 ZWD
Banquet Server68,400 ZWD
Bar Attendant69,700 ZWD
Bar Manager153,000 ZWD
Bar Supervisor99,600 ZWD
Barista88,800 ZWD
Bartender86,100 ZWD
Bellman66,500 ZWD
Beverage Manager166,000 ZWD
Bistro Attendant69,900 ZWD
Buffet Chef125,000 ZWD
Buffet Host70,200 ZWD
Buffet Manager163,000 ZWD
Butcher and Slaughterer57,900 ZWD
Cafeteria Assistant73,700 ZWD
Cafeteria Manager138,000 ZWD
Cafeteria Supervisor101,000 ZWD
Cake Decorator85,000 ZWD
Casino Shift Manager238,000 ZWD
Chain Store Customer Support112,000 ZWD
Chef138,000 ZWD
Chef De Cuisine197,000 ZWD
Club Manager255,000 ZWD
Cluster Director317,000 ZWD
Cluster Revenue Manager260,000 ZWD
Cocktail Server68,200 ZWD
Coffee Shop Manager235,000 ZWD
Concierge68,200 ZWD
Confectionery Baker81,800 ZWD
Conference and Sales Coordinator121,000 ZWD
Conference Services Manager162,000 ZWD
Cook121,000 ZWD
Corporate Sous Chef190,000 ZWD
Corporate Travel Consultant203,000 ZWD
Croupier97,100 ZWD
Culinary Assistant64,400 ZWD
Culinary Associate60,900 ZWD
Culinary Tour Guide172,000 ZWD
Demi Chef130,000 ZWD
Dietary Aide131,000 ZWD
Dining Room Supervisor119,000 ZWD
Dishwasher55,600 ZWD
Duty Manager170,000 ZWD
Events Coordinator101,000 ZWD
Executive Chef157,000 ZWD
Executive Pastry Chef123,000 ZWD
Fast Food Cook108,000 ZWD
Fast Food Shift Supervisor119,000 ZWD
Fine Dining Cook199,000 ZWD
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef204,000 ZWD
Fleet Manager336,000 ZWD
Food and Beverage Manager247,000 ZWD
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst181,000 ZWD
Food Consultant212,000 ZWD
Food Photographer143,000 ZWD
Food Policy Analyst181,000 ZWD
Food Safety Auditor176,000 ZWD
Food Safety Compliance Manager212,000 ZWD
Food Safety Coordinator163,000 ZWD
Food Server67,700 ZWD
Food Service Director266,000 ZWD
Food Service Manager276,000 ZWD
Food Service Sales162,000 ZWD
Food Service Worker70,300 ZWD
Food Stylist112,000 ZWD
Food Sustainability Consultant207,000 ZWD
Front Desk Agent77,600 ZWD
Front Desk Clerk78,900 ZWD
Front Office Manager142,000 ZWD
Gastronomy Consultant150,000 ZWD
Guest Service Executive227,000 ZWD
Guest Service Representative93,000 ZWD
Head Chef 167,000 ZWD
Head Concierge103,000 ZWD
Hospitality Director389,000 ZWD
Hospitality Technology Specialist171,000 ZWD
Hostess / Host81,300 ZWD
Hotel Desk Clerk75,800 ZWD
Hotel Maid57,000 ZWD
Hotel Manager376,000 ZWD
Hotel Revenue Manager228,000 ZWD
Hotel Sales Manager306,000 ZWD
Hotel Service Supervisor221,000 ZWD
Hotel Staff73,000 ZWD
Inventory Coordinator86,400 ZWD
Kitchen Manager127,000 ZWD
Kitchen Staff72,600 ZWD
Kitchen Supervisor112,000 ZWD
Line Cook125,000 ZWD
Luggage Porter59,200 ZWD
Molecular Gastronomist203,000 ZWD
Motel Manager227,000 ZWD
Pastry Chef117,000 ZWD
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant73,200 ZWD
Personal Chef160,000 ZWD
Production Operator113,000 ZWD
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator125,000 ZWD
Receptionist80,300 ZWD
Regional Restaurant Manager316,000 ZWD
Restaurant Manager254,000 ZWD
Restaurant Server70,500 ZWD
Room Reservations Manager262,000 ZWD
Room Service Manager235,000 ZWD
Sous Chef157,000 ZWD
Special Events Coordinator151,000 ZWD
Supervisor of Food Services181,000 ZWD
Sustainable Catering Coordinator160,000 ZWD
Sustainable Tourism Consultant168,000 ZWD
Tour Consultant201,000 ZWD
Tour Guide133,000 ZWD
Tour Manager174,000 ZWD
Travel Agent142,000 ZWD
Travel Consultant196,000 ZWD
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist159,000 ZWD
Waiter / Waitress66,900 ZWD
Wedding Planner205,000 ZWD


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Zimbabwe

Median and salary distribution Zimbabwe Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
202,000 ZWD or more
10% of people earn
166,000 to 202,000 ZWD
20% of people earn
86,000 ZWD or less
65% of people earn
86,000 to 166,000 ZWD
Minimum Salary
54,800 ZWD
Median
141,000 ZWD
Maximum
403,000 ZWD




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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zimbabwe range from 54,800 ZWD (starting average salary) to 403,000 ZWD (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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 141,000 ZWD, implying that half of the workforce in Zimbabwe 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zimbabwe earn less than 108,000 ZWD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 182,000 ZWD, 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zimbabwe. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 86,000 ZWD to 166,000 ZWD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 86,000 ZWD mark, while 10% ranged from 166,000 ZWD to 202,000 ZWD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 202,000 ZWD 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zimbabwe 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe costs anywhere from 1,090,000 ZWD to 3,260,000 ZWD 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Zimbabwe

Salary comparison by gender Zimbabwe Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zimbabwe, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 13%.

Male
158,000 ZWD
Female-11%
140,000 ZWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Zimbabwe for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Zimbabwe

How much are annual salary increments in Zimbabwe for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zimbabwe are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 4% every 28 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Zimbabwe Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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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.

Zimbabwe / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Zimbabwe
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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 Zimbabwe 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Zimbabwe

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Zimbabwe Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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86% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 14% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
14%
No Bonus
86%

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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Zimbabwe


860 ZWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zimbabwe is 860 ZWD.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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zimbabwe is 320 ZWD. 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
Bulawayo151,000 ZWD
Harare158,000 ZWD

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 Zimbabwe is 25% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
194,000 ZWD
Public Sector+25%
242,000 ZWD
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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zimbabwe?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 141,000 ZWD and 182,000 ZWD. 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Zimbabwe ranges from 54,800 ZWD to 108,000 ZWD. 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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