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Government and Defence Salaries in Zambia

Explore comprehensive salary data, career paths, and job opportunities in the government and defence sector across Zambia based on real-time market data.

Avg Category Salary / year
79,605 ZMW
Highest Salary / year
127,700 ZMW
Entry Level / year
44,140 ZMW

Job Roles & Compensation

Job TitleSalary / year (ZMW)Salary / year (USD)National Tier
Government Affairs Director 127,700 ZMW $5,079.88 Middle 40%
International Cooperation Specialist 118,260 ZMW $4,704.36 Middle 40%
Government Affairs Advisor 109,000 ZMW $4,336 Middle 40%
Government Affairs Representative 109,000 ZMW $4,336 Middle 40%
Government Relations Associate 107,860 ZMW $4,290.65 Middle 40%
Government Property Inspector 101,860 ZMW $4,051.97 Middle 40%
Electoral Project Coordinator 96,600 ZMW $3,842.73 Middle 40%
Government Officer 92,720 ZMW $3,688.39 Middle 40%
Public Affairs Specialist 88,620 ZMW $3,525.29 Middle 40%
Military Personnel 83,420 ZMW $3,318.43 Middle 40%
Defense Officer 79,360 ZMW $3,156.93 Middle 40%
VAT Fraud Investigator 66,260 ZMW $2,635.81 Middle 40%
Federal Government Worker 62,420 ZMW $2,483.06 Middle 40%
Army Officer 61,840 ZMW $2,459.98 Middle 40%
Armed Forces Officer 60,880 ZMW $2,421.8 Middle 40%
Police Constable 56,060 ZMW $2,230.06 Middle 40%
Public Information Officer 54,700 ZMW $2,175.96 Middle 40%
Soldier 52,820 ZMW $2,101.17 Middle 40%
Customs Officer 52,460 ZMW $2,086.85 Middle 40%
Cartographer 45,720 ZMW $1,818.73 Middle 40%
Rifleman 44,140 ZMW $1,755.88 Middle 40%

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