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Teaching / Education Average Salaries in Zimbabwe 2024

How much money does a person working in Teaching / Education make in Zimbabwe?


Average Monthly Salary
227,000 ZWD
( 2,720,000 ZWD yearly)

LOW
110,000
ZWD
AVERAGE
227,000
ZWD
HIGH
419,000
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 Teaching / Education in Zimbabwe typically earns around 227,000 ZWD. Salaries range from 110,000 ZWD (lowest average) to 419,000 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 Teaching / Education 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
Teaching / Education
Academic Advisor222,000 ZWD
Academic Assistant157,000 ZWD
Academic Coach236,000 ZWD
Academic Librarian169,000 ZWD
Academic Manager272,000 ZWD
Academic Specialist194,000 ZWD
Academic Staff175,000 ZWD
Accompanist186,000 ZWD
Achievement Coach217,000 ZWD
Admissions Specialist203,000 ZWD
Agricultural Sciences Teacher173,000 ZWD
Anthropology Teacher188,000 ZWD
Arabic Language Teacher174,000 ZWD
Archeology Teacher185,000 ZWD
Architecture Teacher210,000 ZWD
Archivist161,000 ZWD
Art Teacher176,000 ZWD
Assistant School Principal244,000 ZWD
Assistant Teacher159,000 ZWD
Biochemistry Professor 322,000 ZWD
Biology Teacher180,000 ZWD
Blended Learning Specialist240,000 ZWD
Bursary Scheme Manager213,000 ZWD
Business Teacher198,000 ZWD
Careers Advisor233,000 ZWD
Careers Consultant222,000 ZWD
Chemistry Teacher180,000 ZWD
Chief Remote Learning Officer290,000 ZWD
Child Care Coordinator175,000 ZWD
Child Care Worker147,000 ZWD
Childcare Worker143,000 ZWD
Classroom Assistant153,000 ZWD
Clinical School Psychologist268,000 ZWD
Coding Coach186,000 ZWD
College Aide233,000 ZWD
College and Career Readiness Specialist233,000 ZWD
College Dean419,000 ZWD
College President401,000 ZWD
Communications Teacher183,000 ZWD
Community Education Officer151,000 ZWD
Computer Science Teacher170,000 ZWD
Computer Teacher172,000 ZWD
Creative Writing Trainer217,000 ZWD
Credit Counselor225,000 ZWD
Cultural Studies Teacher181,000 ZWD
Curriculum Coordinator212,000 ZWD
Curriculum Developer230,000 ZWD
Curriculum Specialist227,000 ZWD
Dean of Faculty384,000 ZWD
Demonstrator162,000 ZWD
Deputy Controller of Examinations225,000 ZWD
Digital Citizenship Educator167,000 ZWD
Digital Literacy Instructor184,000 ZWD
Director of Learning Technology239,000 ZWD
Distance Learning Coordinator193,000 ZWD
E-Learning Consultant251,000 ZWD
E-learning Content Developer252,000 ZWD
E-Learning Designer229,000 ZWD
Economics Lecturer322,000 ZWD
Economics Teacher177,000 ZWD
EdTech Compliance Manager208,000 ZWD
EdTech Consultant203,000 ZWD
EdTech Content Creator198,000 ZWD
Education Administrator199,000 ZWD
Education Assistant165,000 ZWD
Education Assistant Director234,000 ZWD
Education Assistant Librarian129,000 ZWD
Education Assistant Principal196,000 ZWD
Education Assistant Professor249,000 ZWD
Education Associate175,000 ZWD
Education Consultant261,000 ZWD
Education Consultant224,000 ZWD
Education Coordinator185,000 ZWD
Education Counselor212,000 ZWD
Education Director335,000 ZWD
Education Policy Analyst248,000 ZWD
Education Program Specialist238,000 ZWD
Education Researcher254,000 ZWD
Education Resource Specialist202,000 ZWD
Education Services Facilitator201,000 ZWD
Education Technology Specialist209,000 ZWD
Educational Content Writer219,000 ZWD
Educational Data Privacy Officer219,000 ZWD
Educational Psychologist284,000 ZWD
EFL Teacher182,000 ZWD
eLearning Trainer159,000 ZWD
Elementary School Teacher144,000 ZWD
Engineering Lecturer297,000 ZWD
Engineering Teacher261,000 ZWD
English Teacher175,000 ZWD
ESL Teacher181,000 ZWD
Faculty Assistant221,000 ZWD
Foreign Language Teacher163,000 ZWD
GED Teacher170,000 ZWD
Geography Teacher179,000 ZWD
Head of Mathematics Department244,000 ZWD
Head of School292,000 ZWD
High School Teacher201,000 ZWD
History Teacher188,000 ZWD
Infant Teacher134,000 ZWD
Instructional Assistant189,000 ZWD
Instructional Coach200,000 ZWD
Instructor205,000 ZWD
Kindergarten Teacher143,000 ZWD
Language Instructor For Expatriate144,000 ZWD
Law Teacher247,000 ZWD
Learning Designer215,000 ZWD
Learning Experience Designer266,000 ZWD
Learning Management System Administrator198,000 ZWD
Lecturer305,000 ZWD
Librarian144,000 ZWD
Library Assistant125,000 ZWD
Library Director219,000 ZWD
Library Specialist162,000 ZWD
Library Technician135,000 ZWD
Life Sciences Teacher177,000 ZWD
Makerspace Coordinator and Facilitator170,000 ZWD
Math Lecturer330,000 ZWD
Math Teacher210,000 ZWD
Mathematics Teacher205,000 ZWD
Mentor193,000 ZWD
Middle School Teacher186,000 ZWD
Music Teacher173,000 ZWD
Nursery Manager272,000 ZWD
Nursery Worker106,000 ZWD
Online Course Developer213,000 ZWD
Online Course Instructor188,000 ZWD
Online Learning Facilitator186,000 ZWD
Online Tutor175,000 ZWD
Paraprofessional244,000 ZWD
Personalized Learning Specialist217,000 ZWD
Physical Education Specialist193,000 ZWD
Physical Education Teacher169,000 ZWD
Physics Teacher 189,000 ZWD
Political Science Teacher199,000 ZWD
Post Doctoral Researcher280,000 ZWD
Preschool Education Administrator210,000 ZWD
Preschool Teacher155,000 ZWD
Primary School Teacher170,000 ZWD
Principal264,000 ZWD
Product Specialist198,000 ZWD
Professor - Accounting327,000 ZWD
Professor - Architecture314,000 ZWD
Professor - Biology317,000 ZWD
Professor - Business Administration323,000 ZWD
Professor - Chemical Engineering334,000 ZWD
Professor - Chemistry343,000 ZWD
Professor - Civil Engineering301,000 ZWD
Professor - Communication311,000 ZWD
Professor - Computer Science309,000 ZWD
Professor - Dentistry337,000 ZWD
Professor - Drama323,000 ZWD
Professor - Economics329,000 ZWD
Professor - Education338,000 ZWD
Professor - Electrical Engineering332,000 ZWD
Professor - English314,000 ZWD
Professor - Environmental Engineering317,000 ZWD
Professor - Foreign Languages307,000 ZWD
Professor - Geological Sciences332,000 ZWD
Professor - History316,000 ZWD
Professor - Industrial Engineering327,000 ZWD
Professor - Law335,000 ZWD
Professor - Legal Support312,000 ZWD
Professor - Liberal Arts307,000 ZWD
Professor - Marketing326,000 ZWD
Professor - Mathematics351,000 ZWD
Professor - Mechanical Engineering358,000 ZWD
Professor - Medical Administration341,000 ZWD
Professor - Medicine400,000 ZWD
Professor - Music289,000 ZWD
Professor - Nursing310,000 ZWD
Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences308,000 ZWD
Professor - Philosophy324,000 ZWD
Professor - Physical Therapy355,000 ZWD
Professor - Physics346,000 ZWD
Professor - Psychology328,000 ZWD
Professor - Rehabilitation289,000 ZWD
Professor - Social Work296,000 ZWD
Professor - Sociology305,000 ZWD
Professor - Special Education325,000 ZWD
Psychology Teacher277,000 ZWD
Public Management Assistant Professor276,000 ZWD
School Counselor237,000 ZWD
Science Educator180,000 ZWD
Science Laboratory Assistant161,000 ZWD
Science Teacher188,000 ZWD
Secondary Mathematics Teacher180,000 ZWD
Secondary School Teacher176,000 ZWD
Special Education Advocate238,000 ZWD
Special Education Teacher188,000 ZWD
Special Needs Assistant152,000 ZWD
Statistics Lecturer303,000 ZWD
STEAM Educator176,000 ZWD
STEM Educator163,000 ZWD
Student Accounts Coordinator177,000 ZWD
Student Development Specialist209,000 ZWD
Student Employment Specialist207,000 ZWD
Student Services166,000 ZWD
Student Services Coordinator156,000 ZWD
Student Support Manager218,000 ZWD
Substitute Teacher150,000 ZWD
Teacher165,000 ZWD
Teacher Aide136,000 ZWD
Teacher Trainer216,000 ZWD
Teaching Assistant146,000 ZWD
TEFL Teacher177,000 ZWD
Training and Development Specialist234,000 ZWD
Training Coordinator170,000 ZWD
Tutor169,000 ZWD
University Teacher300,000 ZWD
Virtual Teacher164,000 ZWD
Vocational Education Teacher178,000 ZWD


Teaching / Education Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Zimbabwe

Median and salary distribution Zimbabwe Teaching / Education monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
243,000 ZWD or more
10% of people earn
211,000 to 243,000 ZWD
20% of people earn
140,000 ZWD or less
65% of people earn
140,000 to 211,000 ZWD
Minimum Salary
110,000 ZWD
Median
218,000 ZWD
Maximum
419,000 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 Teaching / Education in Zimbabwe range from 110,000 ZWD (starting average salary) to 419,000 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 Teaching / Education is 218,000 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 Teaching / Education in Zimbabwe earn less than 178,000 ZWD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 256,000 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 Teaching / Education in Zimbabwe. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 140,000 ZWD to 211,000 ZWD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 140,000 ZWD mark, while 10% ranged from 211,000 ZWD to 243,000 ZWD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 243,000 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 Teaching / Education 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 Teaching / Education 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 / Teaching / Education / Zimbabwe

Salary comparison by gender Zimbabwe Teaching / Education 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 Teaching / Education in Zimbabwe, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 13%.

Male
241,000 ZWD
Female-11%
213,000 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 / Teaching / Education / Zimbabwe

How much are annual salary increments in Zimbabwe for individuals working in Teaching / Education? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Teaching / Education 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 Teaching / Education
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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

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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 / Teaching / Education / Zimbabwe

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Zimbabwe Teaching / Education
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61% of surveyed staff in Teaching / Education reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 39% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
39%
No Bonus
61%

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 / Teaching / Education / Zimbabwe


1,310 ZWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Teaching / Education in Zimbabwe is 1,310 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 Teaching / Education in Zimbabwe is 640 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
Bulawayo229,000 ZWD
Harare240,000 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 Teaching / Education in Zimbabwe?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 218,000 ZWD and 256,000 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 Teaching / Education in Zimbabwe ranges from 110,000 ZWD to 178,000 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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