Average Administrative Secretary Salary in Zimbabwe for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Administrative Secretary salary for 2024 in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwean dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the ZWL currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does an Administrative Secretary Make in Zimbabwe?

An Administrative Secretary working in Zimbabwe will typically earn around 1,161,000 ZWL per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 533,000 ZWL to the highest average salary of 1,846,200 ZWL.

Average Annual Salary
1,161,000 ZWL
Average Monthly Salary
96,750 ZWL

Lowest Annual Salary
533,000 ZWL
Lowest Monthly Salary
44,416 ZWL

Highest Annual Salary
1,846,200 ZWL
Highest Monthly Salary
153,850 ZWL

These are average salaries for an Administrative Secretary in Zimbabwe and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Administrative Secretary to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Administrative Secretary 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 Administrative Secretary Salaries in Zimbabwe

So we've looked at the average salaries an Administrative Secretary will earn in Zimbabwe. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Administrative Secretary can earn between 533,000 ZWL and 1,846,200 ZWL on average in Zimbabwe. 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 an Administrative Secretary in Zimbabwe is 1,249,900 ZWL. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,249,900 ZWL, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,249,900 ZWL.

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 Administrative Secretary salary in Zimbabwe, 25% of the population are earning less than 805,900 ZWL while 75% of the population earn more than 805,900 ZWL.

75% of the population earn less than 1,668,900 ZWL, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,668,900 ZWL.

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.

Administrative Secretary Salary by Experience Level in Zimbabwe

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 administrative secretary 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. An Administrative Secretary in Zimbabwe that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 605,700 ZWL.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Administrative Secretary salary would increase to 810,400 ZWL.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Administrative Secretary, the average salary would be 1,196,800 ZWL.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,450,700 ZWL.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Administrative Secretary with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,583,700 ZWL.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Administrative Secretary with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,716,600 ZWL.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
605,700 ZWL
2-5 Years +34%
810,400 ZWL
5-10 Years +48%
1,196,800 ZWL
10-15 Years +22%
1,450,700 ZWL
15-20 Years +9%
1,583,700 ZWL
20+ Years +8%
1,716,600 ZWL

Administrative Secretary Salary by Education Level in Zimbabwe

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 an Administrative Secretary in Zimbabwe based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Administrative Secretary in Zimbabwe with a high school education can earn an average salary of 692,500 ZWL.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Administrative Secretary in Zimbabwe with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 1,084,200 ZWL.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Administrative Secretary in Zimbabwe with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,825,000 ZWL.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
692,500 ZWL
Certificate or Diploma +57%
1,084,200 ZWL
Bachelor's Degree +68%
1,825,000 ZWL

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 Zimbabwe is around 1,080,000 to 3,250,000 ZWL 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.

Administrative Secretary 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 Zimbabwe, a male administrative secretary will earn an average of 1,089,400 ZWL, while a female administrative secretary will earn around 1,224,800 ZWL.

This means that a male administrative secretary earns approximately 11% less than a female administrative secretary for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Zimbabwe

Male
1,089,400 ZWL
Female +11%
1,224,800 ZWL

Administrative Secretary Average Pay Raise in Zimbabwe

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 an Administrative Secretary in Zimbabwe is around 4% every 31 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Zimbabwe is around 4% every 29 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 = ( 4 ÷ 31 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that an Administrative Secretary in Zimbabwe can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Zimbabwe for 2024

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

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

Banking
9%
Energy
9%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
9%
Travel
9%
Construction
9%
Education
9%

Administrative Secretary Bonus and Incentive Rates in Zimbabwe

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.

An Administrative Secretary is a low bonus based job, with 15% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

85% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
15%
No Bonus
85%

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 Zimbabwe earn approximately 25% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
2,893,600 ZWL
Private Sector -25%
2,314,800 ZWL

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Administrative Secretary

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Administrative Secretary in Zimbabwe.

Job Title Category Salary
Accreditation Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 3,094,100 ZWL
Admin Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 913,400 ZWL
Admin Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,405,700 ZWL
Administrative Aide Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,051,400 ZWL
Administrative Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,858,200 ZWL
Administrative Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,380,400 ZWL
Administrative Associate Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,333,900 ZWL
Administrative Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,306,100 ZWL
Administrative Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,967,000 ZWL
Administrative Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,357,900 ZWL
Administrative Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,306,100 ZWL
Administrative Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,259,300 ZWL
Administrative Support Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,198,300 ZWL
Administrative Technician Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,048,600 ZWL
Board Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,249,900 ZWL
Branch Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 2,076,600 ZWL
Business Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 2,015,600 ZWL
Business Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 3,373,200 ZWL
Central Office Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,345,400 ZWL
Clerical Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 814,500 ZWL
Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 890,100 ZWL
Commercial Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,921,500 ZWL
Commissions Processor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,645,600 ZWL
Conveyancing Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,224,800 ZWL
Corporate Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,380,400 ZWL
Creditors Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,320,500 ZWL
Data Entry Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 927,000 ZWL
Data Entry Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,333,900 ZWL
Document Controller Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,172,900 ZWL
Document Management Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,693,600 ZWL
Executive Administrative Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,537,500 ZWL
Executive Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,500,800 ZWL
Executive Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,703,200 ZWL
Executive Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,645,600 ZWL
Executive Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,357,900 ZWL
File Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 931,700 ZWL
Front Desk Attendant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,235,600 ZWL
Front Desk Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,583,700 ZWL
Front Desk Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 2,110,600 ZWL
Front Desk Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,249,900 ZWL
Front Desk Shift Leader Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,524,300 ZWL
Front Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,157,300 ZWL
Front Office Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,537,500 ZWL
Group Services Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 3,586,300 ZWL
Head Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,476,700 ZWL
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 861,300 ZWL
Key Account Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,570,900 ZWL
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 816,000 ZWL
Leasing Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,703,200 ZWL
Legal Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,380,400 ZWL
Librarian Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,547,500 ZWL
Mail Processing Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 800,500 ZWL
Mail Sorting Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 798,900 ZWL
Mailroom Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 754,900 ZWL
Mailroom Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,450,700 ZWL
Management Support Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,259,300 ZWL
Master Programme Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 2,579,200 ZWL
Medical Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,464,200 ZWL
Meeting and Event Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,537,500 ZWL
Meeting and Event Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 3,178,700 ZWL
Night Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,921,500 ZWL
Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 2,015,600 ZWL
Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 922,900 ZWL
Office Automation Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,632,100 ZWL
Office Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,009,600 ZWL
Office Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,333,900 ZWL
Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 2,184,900 ZWL
Office Services Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,678,300 ZWL
Office Supervisor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,678,300 ZWL
Operations Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 2,794,600 ZWL
Operations Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,405,700 ZWL
Operations Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 3,385,800 ZWL
Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,345,400 ZWL
Planning Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,487,200 ZWL
Process Expert Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,955,300 ZWL
Program Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,811,000 ZWL
Programme Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,693,600 ZWL
Project Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 2,290,300 ZWL
Project Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 2,868,600 ZWL
Query Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,678,300 ZWL
Reception Team Lead Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,645,600 ZWL
Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,249,900 ZWL
Records Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,074,200 ZWL
Registry Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,380,400 ZWL
Registry and Filing Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 864,700 ZWL
Rental Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 956,200 ZWL
Schedule Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 927,000 ZWL
Scheduler Administration / Reception / Secretarial 993,600 ZWL
School Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,259,300 ZWL
Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,212,800 ZWL
Service Reception Head Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,476,700 ZWL
Switchboard Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,088,600 ZWL
Technical Program Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 3,071,100 ZWL
Technical Project Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 3,013,500 ZWL
Typist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,083,500 ZWL
Unit Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 1,198,300 ZWL
Wayleave Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 915,100 ZWL

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Bulawayo 1,259,300 ZWL
Harare 1,333,900 ZWL

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