Average Construction Technical Writer Salary in Zambia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Construction Technical Writer 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 Construction Technical Writer Make in Zambia?

A Construction Technical Writer working in Zambia will typically earn around 26,400 ZMW per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 14,540 ZMW to the highest average salary of 44,300 ZMW.

Average Annual Salary
26,400 ZMW
Average Monthly Salary
2,200 ZMW

Lowest Annual Salary
14,540 ZMW
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,211 ZMW

Highest Annual Salary
44,300 ZMW
Highest Monthly Salary
3,691 ZMW

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

Construction Technical Writer 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 Construction Technical Writer Salaries in Zambia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Construction Technical Writer will earn in Zambia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Technical Writer can earn between 14,540 ZMW and 44,300 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 Construction Technical Writer in Zambia is 24,720 ZMW. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 24,720 ZMW, and 50% of the population earn more than 24,720 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 Construction Technical Writer salary in Zambia, 25% of the population are earning less than 16,980 ZMW while 75% of the population earn more than 16,980 ZMW.

75% of the population earn less than 31,960 ZMW, and 25% of the population earn more than 31,960 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.

Construction Technical Writer 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 construction technical writer 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 Construction Technical Writer in Zambia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 16,140 ZMW.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Technical Writer salary would increase to 22,420 ZMW.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Technical Writer, the average salary would be 30,800 ZMW.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 33,980 ZMW.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Technical Writer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 38,680 ZMW.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Technical Writer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 41,900 ZMW.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
16,140 ZMW
2-5 Years +26%
22,420 ZMW
5-10 Years +32%
30,800 ZMW
10-15 Years +18%
33,980 ZMW
15-20 Years +11%
38,680 ZMW
20+ Years +6%
41,900 ZMW

Construction Technical Writer 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 Construction Technical Writer in Zambia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Construction Technical Writer in Zambia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 23,080 ZMW.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Construction Technical Writer in Zambia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 36,800 ZMW.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
23,080 ZMW
Bachelor's Degree +49%
36,800 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.

Construction Technical Writer 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 construction technical writer will earn an average of 27,560 ZMW, while a female construction technical writer will earn around 26,780 ZMW.

This means that a male construction technical writer earns approximately 3% more than a female construction technical writer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Zambia

Male
27,560 ZMW
Female -3%
26,780 ZMW

Construction Technical Writer 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 Construction Technical Writer in Zambia is around 5% every 29 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 = ( 5 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Construction Technical Writer in Zambia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% 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%

Construction Technical Writer 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 Construction Technical Writer is a low bonus based job, with 7% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

93% 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 2%.

Received Bonus
7%
No Bonus
93%

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 Construction Technical Writer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Construction Technical Writer in Zambia.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 30,840 ZMW
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 22,340 ZMW
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 30,700 ZMW
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 19,020 ZMW
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 31,540 ZMW
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 107,820 ZMW
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 26,100 ZMW
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 24,820 ZMW
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 93,140 ZMW
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 23,660 ZMW
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 26,100 ZMW
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 62,860 ZMW
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 36,940 ZMW
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 21,640 ZMW
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 27,560 ZMW
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 54,700 ZMW
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 28,720 ZMW
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 36,720 ZMW
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 44,540 ZMW
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 60,160 ZMW
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 125,100 ZMW
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 21,300 ZMW
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 119,900 ZMW
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 116,540 ZMW
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 87,040 ZMW
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 74,620 ZMW
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 72,360 ZMW
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 118,260 ZMW
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 119,900 ZMW
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 61,760 ZMW
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 86,760 ZMW
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 44,540 ZMW
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 43,260 ZMW
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 61,840 ZMW
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 27,040 ZMW
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 29,840 ZMW
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 24,820 ZMW
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 21,100 ZMW
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 24,820 ZMW
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 24,840 ZMW
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 22,660 ZMW
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 21,380 ZMW
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 25,940 ZMW
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 24,820 ZMW
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 77,400 ZMW
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 28,900 ZMW
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 49,820 ZMW
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 36,800 ZMW
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 31,540 ZMW
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 66,260 ZMW
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 23,660 ZMW
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 44,300 ZMW
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 25,680 ZMW
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 37,740 ZMW
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 19,480 ZMW
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 20,460 ZMW
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 20,000 ZMW
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 23,380 ZMW
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 19,980 ZMW
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 26,860 ZMW
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 34,160 ZMW
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 78,160 ZMW
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 21,020 ZMW
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 22,540 ZMW
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 20,120 ZMW
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 32,620 ZMW
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 24,840 ZMW
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 19,060 ZMW
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 33,980 ZMW
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 30,700 ZMW
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 19,980 ZMW
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 20,000 ZMW
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 19,020 ZMW
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 19,360 ZMW
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 19,640 ZMW
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 23,360 ZMW
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 59,240 ZMW
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 83,200 ZMW
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 43,080 ZMW
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 40,600 ZMW
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 19,060 ZMW
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 23,520 ZMW
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 18,900 ZMW
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 21,300 ZMW
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 58,280 ZMW
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 113,220 ZMW
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 31,520 ZMW
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 24,200 ZMW
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 28,180 ZMW
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 102,160 ZMW
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 94,380 ZMW
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 20,760 ZMW
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 21,640 ZMW
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 78,500 ZMW
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 20,120 ZMW
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 26,080 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 31,940 ZMW

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