Average Assembler Salary in Zimbabwe for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Assembler 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 Assembler Make in Zimbabwe?

An Assembler working in Zimbabwe will typically earn around 860,300 ZWL per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 394,300 ZWL to the highest average salary of 1,369,700 ZWL.

Average Annual Salary
860,300 ZWL
Average Monthly Salary
71,691 ZWL

Lowest Annual Salary
394,300 ZWL
Lowest Monthly Salary
32,858 ZWL

Highest Annual Salary
1,369,700 ZWL
Highest Monthly Salary
114,141 ZWL

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

Assembler 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 Assembler Salaries in Zimbabwe

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Assembler can earn between 394,300 ZWL and 1,369,700 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 Assembler in Zimbabwe is 927,000 ZWL. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 927,000 ZWL, and 50% of the population earn more than 927,000 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 Assembler salary in Zimbabwe, 25% of the population are earning less than 596,100 ZWL while 75% of the population earn more than 596,100 ZWL.

75% of the population earn less than 1,235,600 ZWL, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,235,600 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.

Assembler 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 assembler 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 Assembler in Zimbabwe that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 447,700 ZWL.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Assembler salary would increase to 597,800 ZWL.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Assembler, the average salary would be 887,100 ZWL.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,080,400 ZWL.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Assembler with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,174,600 ZWL.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Assembler with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,273,300 ZWL.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
447,700 ZWL
2-5 Years +34%
597,800 ZWL
5-10 Years +48%
887,100 ZWL
10-15 Years +22%
1,080,400 ZWL
15-20 Years +9%
1,174,600 ZWL
20+ Years +8%
1,273,300 ZWL

Assembler 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 Assembler 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 Assembler in Zimbabwe with a high school education can earn an average salary of 510,200 ZWL.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Assembler in Zimbabwe with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 802,400 ZWL.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Assembler in Zimbabwe with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,345,400 ZWL.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
510,200 ZWL
Certificate or Diploma +57%
802,400 ZWL
Bachelor's Degree +68%
1,345,400 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.

Assembler 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 assembler will earn an average of 909,300 ZWL, while a female assembler will earn around 808,000 ZWL.

This means that a male assembler earns approximately 13% more than a female assembler for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Zimbabwe

Male
909,300 ZWL
Female -13%
808,000 ZWL

Assembler 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 Assembler in Zimbabwe is around 4% every 30 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 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that an Assembler 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%

Assembler 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 Assembler 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 Assembler

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

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 983,100 ZWL
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 1,249,900 ZWL
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 674,100 ZWL
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 1,069,900 ZWL
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 3,769,500 ZWL
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 995,200 ZWL
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 819,000 ZWL
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 3,577,600 ZWL
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 917,700 ZWL
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 962,900 ZWL
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 2,495,600 ZWL
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 1,192,400 ZWL
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 741,500 ZWL
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 986,700 ZWL
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,026,800 ZWL
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 991,000 ZWL
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 1,345,400 ZWL
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 1,560,800 ZWL
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 2,146,100 ZWL
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 4,450,400 ZWL
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 862,100 ZWL
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 4,690,500 ZWL
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 3,984,100 ZWL
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 3,217,900 ZWL
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 2,533,800 ZWL
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 2,543,000 ZWL
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 4,187,600 ZWL
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 4,235,500 ZWL
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 2,242,500 ZWL
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 3,288,400 ZWL
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 1,487,200 ZWL
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 1,594,500 ZWL
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 2,411,500 ZWL
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 889,400 ZWL
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 1,099,200 ZWL
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 975,700 ZWL
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 903,500 ZWL
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 736,700 ZWL
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 895,900 ZWL
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 868,400 ZWL
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 785,400 ZWL
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 731,700 ZWL
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 854,300 ZWL
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 839,500 ZWL
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 2,662,900 ZWL
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 1,045,100 ZWL
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 1,765,300 ZWL
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 1,283,600 ZWL
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 1,079,600 ZWL
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 2,362,300 ZWL
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 869,400 ZWL
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 1,487,200 ZWL
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 979,300 ZWL
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,405,700 ZWL
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 695,400 ZWL
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 744,600 ZWL
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 846,500 ZWL
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 794,900 ZWL
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 705,500 ZWL
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 991,000 ZWL
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 1,133,900 ZWL
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,773,700 ZWL
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 706,200 ZWL
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 851,200 ZWL
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 677,100 ZWL
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 1,113,700 ZWL
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 849,200 ZWL
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 707,700 ZWL
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 1,235,600 ZWL
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 1,249,900 ZWL
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 767,000 ZWL
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 768,900 ZWL
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 683,800 ZWL
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 664,500 ZWL
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 713,900 ZWL
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 888,400 ZWL
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 1,955,300 ZWL
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,976,900 ZWL
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 1,547,500 ZWL
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 1,500,800 ZWL
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 744,600 ZWL
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 860,300 ZWL
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 707,700 ZWL
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 852,900 ZWL
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 2,124,400 ZWL
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 3,840,400 ZWL
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 1,161,000 ZWL
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 927,000 ZWL
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 939,600 ZWL
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 3,610,800 ZWL
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 3,469,900 ZWL
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 800,500 ZWL
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 761,400 ZWL
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,782,600 ZWL
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 677,100 ZWL
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 978,900 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 858,400 ZWL
Harare 889,400 ZWL

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