National minimum wage
Minimum wage in Zambia
ZMW 2,313 per month
Effective 2025-01-01 · Source: minimum-wage.org
General-worker representative figure. Rates vary by sector/category.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- ZMW 13.34
- Daily
- ZMW 107
- Weekly
- ZMW 534
- Monthly
- ZMW 2,313
- Annual
- ZMW 27,757
Roughly $90 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- ZMW 13.34
- Weekly (40h)
- ZMW 534
- Monthly
- ZMW 2,313
- Annual
- ZMW 27,757
Approximately $90 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in Zambia: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Zambia?
- The minimum wage in Zambia is ZMW 2,313 per month, effective 2025-01-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Zambia minimum wage works out to about ZMW 27,757 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- General-worker representative figure. Rates vary by sector/category.