Factory and Manufacturing Average Salaries in Zimbabwe 2023
How much money does a person working in Factory and Manufacturing make in Zimbabwe?
LOW
54,800
ZWD AVERAGE
148,000
ZWD HIGH
371,000
ZWD
A person working in Factory and Manufacturing in Zimbabwe typically earns around 148,000 ZWD per month. Salaries range from 54,800 ZWD (lowest average) to 371,000 ZWD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Factory and Manufacturing careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Salaries for specific jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Assembly Foreman | 62,900 ZWD |
| Assembly Line Worker | 57,200 ZWD |
| Assembly Supervisor | 90,000 ZWD |
| Assistance Maintenance Manager | 228,000 ZWD |
| Assistant Shipping Manager | 188,000 ZWD |
| Chemical Equipment Controller | 140,000 ZWD |
| Chemical Technican Apprentice | 116,000 ZWD |
| CNC Machinist | 132,000 ZWD |
| CNC Operator | 131,000 ZWD |
| CNC Programmer | 151,000 ZWD |
| Colour Technologist | 73,000 ZWD |
| Contracts Manager | 249,000 ZWD |
| Data Collection Coordinator | 106,000 ZWD |
| Demand Planner | 86,300 ZWD |
| Derrick Operator | 64,600 ZWD |
| Director of Manufacturing | 369,000 ZWD |
| Dock Worker | 59,300 ZWD |
| Drying Technician | 59,500 ZWD |
| Equipment Operator | 53,700 ZWD |
| Export Sales Coordinator | 178,000 ZWD |
| Factory Superintendent | 89,700 ZWD |
| Factory Worker | 65,800 ZWD |
| Failure Analysis Technician | 90,100 ZWD |
| Fiberglass Laminator | 62,400 ZWD |
| Food Technologist | 108,000 ZWD |
| Forklift Driver | 62,000 ZWD |
| Forming Machine Operator | 62,300 ZWD |
| Furnace Operator | 59,400 ZWD |
| Gas Appliance Repairer | 62,800 ZWD |
| General Warehouse Associate | 104,000 ZWD |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | 82,200 ZWD |
| HSE Manager | 255,000 ZWD |
| Industrial Engineer | 205,000 ZWD |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | 123,000 ZWD |
| Industrial Production Manager | 365,000 ZWD |
| Industrial Safety and Health Engineer | 189,000 ZWD |
| Intake Operator | 82,800 ZWD |
| Key Account Manager | 297,000 ZWD |
| Lift Truck Operator | 64,200 ZWD |
| Loading Supervisor | 110,000 ZWD |
| Logistic Coordinator | 162,000 ZWD |
| Logistics Clerk | 71,900 ZWD |
| Machine Operator | 61,700 ZWD |
| Machinist | 61,700 ZWD |
| Maintenance Manager | 223,000 ZWD |
| Maintenance Store Clerk | 64,000 ZWD |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 187,000 ZWD |
| Manufacturing Engineering Manager | 280,000 ZWD |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technologist | 221,000 ZWD |
| Manufacturing Manager | 341,000 ZWD |
| Manufacturing Operative | 102,000 ZWD |
| Manufacturing Production Technician | 74,100 ZWD |
| Manufacturing Supervisor | 168,000 ZWD |
| Manufacturing Technician | 71,600 ZWD |
| Materials Supervisor | 166,000 ZWD |
| Mechanical Fitter Engineer | 199,000 ZWD |
| Mechanical Foreman | 63,000 ZWD |
| Merchandise Planner | 102,000 ZWD |
| Metrology Engineer | 190,000 ZWD |
| Operations Engineer | 192,000 ZWD |
| Operations Manager | 307,000 ZWD |
| Order Management Coordinator | 155,000 ZWD |
| Order Processing Manager | 265,000 ZWD |
| Order Selector | 73,700 ZWD |
| Package Handler | 56,800 ZWD |
| Packaging Manager | 211,000 ZWD |
| Packer | 62,600 ZWD |
| Packing Deputy Supervisor | 158,000 ZWD |
| Planning Manager | 279,000 ZWD |
| Plant Manager | 319,000 ZWD |
| Precision Instrument Repairer | 91,900 ZWD |
| Process Technician | 73,100 ZWD |
| Product Manager | 315,000 ZWD |
| Production Analyst | 259,000 ZWD |
| Production Director | 386,000 ZWD |
| Production Engineer | 201,000 ZWD |
| Production Engineering Supervisor | 306,000 ZWD |
| Production Inspector | 201,000 ZWD |
| Production Laborer | 54,900 ZWD |
| Production Manager | 354,000 ZWD |
| Production Scheduler | 152,000 ZWD |
| Production Supervisor | 199,000 ZWD |
| Quality Control Analyst | 262,000 ZWD |
| Quality Control Inspector | 209,000 ZWD |
| Quality Control Manager | 276,000 ZWD |
| Service Technician | 72,700 ZWD |
| SHEQ Officer | 94,900 ZWD |
| Shipping Manager | 298,000 ZWD |
| Small Engine Mechanic | 106,000 ZWD |
| Spray Painter | 59,200 ZWD |
| Sterile Processing Technician | 70,000 ZWD |
| Structural Welder | 53,300 ZWD |
| Supply Chain Operative | 177,000 ZWD |
| Technical Operator | 84,700 ZWD |
| Technology Development Manager | 347,000 ZWD |
| Testing Technician | 135,000 ZWD |
| Toolmaker | 102,000 ZWD |
| Warehouse Operative | 65,400 ZWD |
| Warehouse Worker | 68,300 ZWD |
| Warranty Handler | 108,000 ZWD |
| Welder | 59,600 ZWD |
| Workshop Manager | 224,000 ZWD |
Factory and Manufacturing Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Zimbabwe
Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison
189,000 ZWD or more
156,000 to 189,000 ZWD
83,300 ZWD or less
83,300 to 156,000 ZWD
 54,800 ZWD |
139,000 ZWD |
371,000 ZWD |
Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range
Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary
Factory and Manufacturing salaries in Zimbabwe range from 54,800 ZWD per month (starting average salary) to 371,000 ZWD per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). 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 139,000 ZWD per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Factory and Manufacturing are earning less than 139,000 ZWD while the other half are earning more than 139,000 ZWD. 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 people working in Factory and Manufacturing are earning less than 107,000 ZWD while 75% of them are earning more than 107,000 ZWD. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Factory and Manufacturing are earning less than 177,000 ZWD while 25% are earning more than 177,000 ZWD.
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 83,300 ZWD to 156,000 ZWD. Approximatly 20% fall under the 83,300 ZWD cap. Ten percent of wages are from 156,000 ZWD to 189,000 ZWD. Only 5% of people grossed 189,000 ZWD or more.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
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 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.
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
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 degrees levels across many jobs, 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 cerificate 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 1,080,000 Zimbabwe Dollar(s) to 3,250,000 Zimbabwe Dollar(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 this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
The decision really depends on your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender - Factory and Manufacturing
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Zimbabwe who work in Factory and Manufacturing earn 13% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 157,000 ZWD | |
| Female | -11% | 139,000 ZWD |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Zimbabwe for all Careers
Factory and Manufacturing Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Zimbabwe
How much are annual salary increments in Zimbabwe for Factory and Manufacturing professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?
Factory and Manufacturing
Factory and Manufacturing professionals in Zimbabwe are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 4% every 29 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.
Zimbabwe / All Professions
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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 9% | |
| Energy | 9% | |
| Information Technology | 9% | |
| Healthcare | 9% | |
| Travel | 9% | |
| Construction | 9% | |
| Education | 9% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Zimbabwe 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
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.
Factory and Manufacturing Bonus and Incentive Rates in Zimbabwe
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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Factory and Manufacturing is considered to be a low bonus-based field. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
86% of surveyed staff in Factory and Manufacturing 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 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. |
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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.
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.
Factory and Manufacturing Salary Forecast and Trend in Zimbabwe
How do Factory and Manufacturing salaries change over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.
| Average Salary 2019 | 128,000 ZWD | |
| Average Salary 2020 | +4% | 133,000 ZWD |
| Average Salary 2021 | +4% | 138,000 ZWD |
| Average Salary 2022 | +4% | 143,000 ZWD |
Factory and Manufacturing salaries in Zimbabwe are rising in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 4% 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.
Factory and Manufacturing Hourly Average Wage in Zimbabwe
850 ZWD per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Zimbabwe is 850 ZWD. This means that the average person in Zimbabwe earns approximately 850 ZWD for every worked hour.
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?
This minimum pay rate per hour for a person 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.
Factory and Manufacturing VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Factory and Manufacturing is 32% less than that of All Jobs.
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Bulawayo | 149,000 ZWD |
| Harare | 156,000 ZWD |
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 Zimbabwe earn 25% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 193,000 ZWD | |
| Public Sector | +25% | 241,000 ZWD |
Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide
What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for Factory and Manufacturing in Zimbabwe?
A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 139,000 ZWD and 177,000 ZWD. 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Zimbabwe is ranges from 107,000 ZWD to 177,000 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 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
