Average 3D Designer Salary in Zambia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average 3D Designer salary for 2024 in Zambia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Zambian kwacha. To keep things simple, we are using the ZMW currency code instead of the currency symbol ZK.

How Much Does a 3D Designer Make in Zambia?

A 3D Designer working in Zambia will typically earn around 59,940 ZMW per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 29,160 ZMW to the highest average salary of 92,400 ZMW.

Average Annual Salary
59,940 ZMW
Average Monthly Salary
4,995 ZMW

Lowest Annual Salary
29,160 ZMW
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,430 ZMW

Highest Annual Salary
92,400 ZMW
Highest Monthly Salary
7,700 ZMW

These are average salaries for a 3D Designer in Zambia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a 3D Designer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

3D Designer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of 3D Designer Salaries in Zambia

So we've looked at the average salaries a 3D Designer will earn in Zambia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a 3D Designer can earn between 29,160 ZMW and 92,400 ZMW on average in Zambia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a 3D Designer in Zambia is 56,640 ZMW. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 56,640 ZMW, and 50% of the population earn more than 56,640 ZMW.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average 3D Designer salary in Zambia, 25% of the population are earning less than 38,620 ZMW while 75% of the population earn more than 38,620 ZMW.

75% of the population earn less than 72,780 ZMW, and 25% of the population earn more than 72,780 ZMW.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

3D Designer Salary by Experience Level in Zambia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average 3d designer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A 3D Designer in Zambia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 34,360 ZMW.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average 3D Designer salary would increase to 45,580 ZMW.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a 3D Designer, the average salary would be 60,840 ZMW.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 73,800 ZMW.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A 3D Designer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 80,840 ZMW.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a 3D Designer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 84,740 ZMW.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
34,360 ZMW
2-5 Years +34%
45,580 ZMW
5-10 Years +30%
60,840 ZMW
10-15 Years +21%
73,800 ZMW
15-20 Years +9%
80,840 ZMW
20+ Years +5%
84,740 ZMW

3D Designer Salary by Education Level in Zambia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a 3D Designer in Zambia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A 3D Designer in Zambia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 44,180 ZMW.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A 3D Designer in Zambia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 46,880 ZMW.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A 3D Designer in Zambia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 68,580 ZMW.

  • Master's Degree. A 3D Designer in Zambia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 83,400 ZMW.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
44,180 ZMW
Certificate or Diploma +14%
46,880 ZMW
Bachelor's Degree +41%
68,580 ZMW
Master's Degree +21%
83,400 ZMW

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Zambia is around 30,000 to 90,000 ZMW and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

3D Designer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Zambia, a male 3d designer will earn an average of 63,320 ZMW, while a female 3d designer will earn around 56,640 ZMW.

This means that a male 3d designer earns approximately 12% more than a female 3d designer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Zambia

Male
63,320 ZMW
Female -12%
56,640 ZMW

3D Designer Average Pay Raise in Zambia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a 3D Designer in Zambia is around 8% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Zambia is around 5% every 28 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a 3D Designer in Zambia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Zambia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Zambia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

3D Designer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Zambia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A 3D Designer is a low bonus based job, with 10% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

90% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
10%
No Bonus
90%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Zambia earn approximately 21% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
80,180 ZMW
Private Sector -21%
66,260 ZMW

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a 3D Designer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a 3D Designer in Zambia.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,720 ZMW
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 53,160 ZMW
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,000 ZMW
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 43,480 ZMW
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 81,960 ZMW
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,580 ZMW
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 87,020 ZMW
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,760 ZMW
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 69,060 ZMW
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,280 ZMW
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 57,320 ZMW
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,720 ZMW
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 65,080 ZMW
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 42,320 ZMW
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 77,100 ZMW
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,280 ZMW
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 43,800 ZMW
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 39,560 ZMW
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,160 ZMW
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,120 ZMW
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 70,840 ZMW
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,440 ZMW
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,540 ZMW
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 99,560 ZMW
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 74,620 ZMW
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 65,940 ZMW
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,440 ZMW
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,180 ZMW
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 45,580 ZMW
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 39,640 ZMW
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 66,020 ZMW
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 43,520 ZMW
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 49,820 ZMW
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 44,180 ZMW
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 42,040 ZMW
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 82,200 ZMW
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 44,780 ZMW
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,620 ZMW
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,380 ZMW
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,480 ZMW
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 64,300 ZMW
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,520 ZMW
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 116,540 ZMW
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 108,120 ZMW
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 124,400 ZMW
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,940 ZMW
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 123,400 ZMW
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 123,400 ZMW
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 71,020 ZMW
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 42,960 ZMW
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 46,980 ZMW
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 63,500 ZMW
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 47,720 ZMW
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,920 ZMW
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,160 ZMW
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 37,880 ZMW
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 107,820 ZMW
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 41,480 ZMW
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 58,280 ZMW
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 59,660 ZMW
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 38,340 ZMW
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 94,940 ZMW
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 36,580 ZMW
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 70,880 ZMW
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 55,940 ZMW
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 56,460 ZMW
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,240 ZMW
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 34,280 ZMW
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 42,460 ZMW
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 124,400 ZMW
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 59,660 ZMW
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 50,520 ZMW
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 67,300 ZMW
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 63,380 ZMW
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 60,180 ZMW

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Zambia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Lusaka 69,240 ZMW

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