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Law Enforcement / Security / Fire Average Salaries in Zimbabwe 2024

How much money does a person working in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire make in Zimbabwe?


Average Monthly Salary
177,000 ZWD
( 2,130,000 ZWD yearly)

LOW
64,500
ZWD
AVERAGE
177,000
ZWD
HIGH
339,000
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 Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Zimbabwe typically earns around 177,000 ZWD. Salaries range from 64,500 ZWD (lowest average) to 339,000 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 Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 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
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
Accreditation Coordinator176,000 ZWD
Accreditation Manager260,000 ZWD
Advocate166,000 ZWD
Armed Security Officer161,000 ZWD
Behavioral Analyst207,000 ZWD
Body-Worn Camera Technician146,000 ZWD
Civilian Review Board Investigator176,000 ZWD
Company Guard79,700 ZWD
Control Room Operator69,100 ZWD
Correctional Officer120,000 ZWD
Crime Scene Reconstructionist189,000 ZWD
Criminal Investigator249,000 ZWD
Crisis Negotiator210,000 ZWD
Cyberbullying Investigator193,000 ZWD
Digital Forensic Analyst210,000 ZWD
E-crime Investigator225,000 ZWD
Facility Monitor140,000 ZWD
Fire Chief235,000 ZWD
Fire Dispatcher120,000 ZWD
Fire Education Specialist195,000 ZWD
Fire Extinguisher Technician72,500 ZWD
Fire Fighter128,000 ZWD
Fire Inspector217,000 ZWD
Fire Investigator227,000 ZWD
Fire Prevention Engineer198,000 ZWD
Fire Prevention Officer159,000 ZWD
Fire Protection Specialist198,000 ZWD
Forensic Artist143,000 ZWD
Forensic Entomologist161,000 ZWD
Forensic Investigator220,000 ZWD
Forensic Science Technician216,000 ZWD
Fraud and Forensic Specialist234,000 ZWD
Fraud Examiner251,000 ZWD
Grants Specialist279,000 ZWD
Hate Crime Investigator164,000 ZWD
Human Trafficking Investigator190,000 ZWD
Identity Theft Investigator187,000 ZWD
Intellectual Property Associate197,000 ZWD
Intelligence Research Specialist341,000 ZWD
Investigator222,000 ZWD
Jail Officer98,100 ZWD
Juvenile Probation Officer156,000 ZWD
Juvenile Supervision Officer163,000 ZWD
Licensing and Permitting Specialist200,000 ZWD
Lock-Smith67,900 ZWD
Open Source Intelligence Analyst223,000 ZWD
Parole Officer116,000 ZWD
Police Captain286,000 ZWD
Police Communications Officer159,000 ZWD
Police Officer133,000 ZWD
Police Patrol Officer113,000 ZWD
Police Social Worker129,000 ZWD
Predictive Analyst188,000 ZWD
Prison Officer98,200 ZWD
Prisoner Custody Officer83,300 ZWD
Private Detective / Investigator225,000 ZWD
Problem-Oriented Policing Specialist187,000 ZWD
School Resource Officer114,000 ZWD
Security Adviser216,000 ZWD
Security Guard64,600 ZWD
Security Management Specialist312,000 ZWD
Security Manager277,000 ZWD
Security Manager337,000 ZWD
Security Officer74,800 ZWD
Security Supervisor188,000 ZWD
Security Systems Installer176,000 ZWD
Security Technician76,100 ZWD
Social Media Investigator177,000 ZWD
Surveillance Operator93,000 ZWD
Tactical Analyst195,000 ZWD
Technological Crime Investigator230,000 ZWD
Traffic Controller126,000 ZWD


Law Enforcement / Security / Fire Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Zimbabwe

Median and salary distribution Zimbabwe Law Enforcement / Security / Fire monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
181,000 ZWD or more
10% of people earn
153,000 to 181,000 ZWD
20% of people earn
89,900 ZWD or less
65% of people earn
89,900 to 153,000 ZWD
Minimum Salary
64,500 ZWD
Median
167,000 ZWD
Maximum
339,000 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 Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Zimbabwe range from 64,500 ZWD (starting average salary) to 339,000 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 Law Enforcement / Security / Fire is 167,000 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 Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Zimbabwe earn less than 128,000 ZWD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 201,000 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 Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Zimbabwe. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 89,900 ZWD to 153,000 ZWD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 89,900 ZWD mark, while 10% ranged from 153,000 ZWD to 181,000 ZWD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 181,000 ZWD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 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?

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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 Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 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 / Law Enforcement / Security / Fire / Zimbabwe

Salary comparison by gender Zimbabwe Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 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 Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Zimbabwe, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 13%.

Male
188,000 ZWD
Female-11%
167,000 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 / Law Enforcement / Security / Fire / Zimbabwe

How much are annual salary increments in Zimbabwe for individuals working in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Zimbabwe are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 3% every 30 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Zimbabwe Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
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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 / Law Enforcement / Security / Fire / Zimbabwe

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Zimbabwe Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
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86% of surveyed staff in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire 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 / Law Enforcement / Security / Fire / Zimbabwe


1,020 ZWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Zimbabwe is 1,020 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 Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Zimbabwe is 370 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
Bulawayo179,000 ZWD
Harare187,000 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 Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Zimbabwe?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 167,000 ZWD and 201,000 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 Law Enforcement / Security / Fire in Zimbabwe ranges from 64,500 ZWD to 128,000 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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