Average Head Cashier Salary in Zambia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Head Cashier 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 Head Cashier Make in Zambia?

A Head Cashier working in Zambia will typically earn around 52,880 ZMW per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 30,800 ZMW to the highest average salary of 82,920 ZMW.

Average Annual Salary
52,880 ZMW
Average Monthly Salary
4,406 ZMW

Lowest Annual Salary
30,800 ZMW
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,566 ZMW

Highest Annual Salary
82,920 ZMW
Highest Monthly Salary
6,910 ZMW

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

Head Cashier 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 Head Cashier Salaries in Zambia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Head Cashier can earn between 30,800 ZMW and 82,920 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 Head Cashier in Zambia is 49,560 ZMW. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 49,560 ZMW, and 50% of the population earn more than 49,560 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 Head Cashier salary in Zambia, 25% of the population are earning less than 36,160 ZMW while 75% of the population earn more than 36,160 ZMW.

75% of the population earn less than 60,340 ZMW, and 25% of the population earn more than 60,340 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.

Head Cashier 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 head cashier 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 Head Cashier in Zambia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 35,300 ZMW.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Head Cashier salary would increase to 44,800 ZMW.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Head Cashier, the average salary would be 57,080 ZMW.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 66,260 ZMW.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Head Cashier with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 72,540 ZMW.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Head Cashier with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 78,940 ZMW.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
35,300 ZMW
2-5 Years +26%
44,800 ZMW
5-10 Years +32%
57,080 ZMW
10-15 Years +18%
66,260 ZMW
15-20 Years +11%
72,540 ZMW
20+ Years +6%
78,940 ZMW

Head Cashier 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 Head Cashier 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 Head Cashier in Zambia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 44,800 ZMW.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Head Cashier in Zambia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 57,440 ZMW.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Head Cashier in Zambia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 74,560 ZMW.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
44,800 ZMW
Certificate or Diploma +37%
57,440 ZMW
Bachelor's Degree +29%
74,560 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.

Head Cashier 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 head cashier will earn an average of 55,580 ZMW, while a female head cashier will earn around 50,560 ZMW.

This means that a male head cashier earns approximately 10% more than a female head cashier for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Zambia

Male
55,580 ZMW
Female -10%
50,560 ZMW

Head Cashier 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 Head Cashier in Zambia is around 8% every 27 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 ÷ 27 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Head Cashier in Zambia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% 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%

Head Cashier 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 Head Cashier is a low bonus based job, with 33% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

67% 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 4% to 5%.

Received Bonus
33%
No Bonus
67%

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 Head Cashier

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Head Cashier in Zambia.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 79,240 ZMW
Account Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 46,720 ZMW
Area Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 91,380 ZMW
Area Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 152,000 ZMW
Area Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 115,940 ZMW
Assisstant Store Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 49,820 ZMW
Assistant Department Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 58,440 ZMW
Assistant Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 61,760 ZMW
Branch Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 91,380 ZMW
Branch Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 71,660 ZMW
Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 28,720 ZMW
Cashier Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 60,840 ZMW
Commercial Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 112,000 ZMW
Corporate Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 99,220 ZMW
Depot Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 85,440 ZMW
Depot Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 73,980 ZMW
Deputy Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 80,580 ZMW
Director of Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 136,100 ZMW
Distribution Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 97,300 ZMW
District Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 70,880 ZMW
District Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 88,600 ZMW
District Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 92,500 ZMW
External Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 83,760 ZMW
Field Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 57,320 ZMW
Furniture Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 38,680 ZMW
Global Wholesale Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 157,600 ZMW
Head of Direct Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 112,420 ZMW
Head of Retail Sales Retail and Wholesale 102,240 ZMW
Head Teller Sales Retail and Wholesale 57,080 ZMW
Inside Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 46,840 ZMW
Inside Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 67,120 ZMW
Inside Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 50,020 ZMW
Inside Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 78,420 ZMW
Inside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 48,940 ZMW
Internal Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 88,300 ZMW
Inventory Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 80,800 ZMW
Key Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 81,180 ZMW
Medical Device Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 64,640 ZMW
Medical Device Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 66,100 ZMW
Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 57,320 ZMW
National Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 115,260 ZMW
National Customer Solution Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 96,680 ZMW
National Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 142,300 ZMW
Outside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 54,560 ZMW
Parts Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 47,400 ZMW
Project Development Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 97,640 ZMW
Project Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 94,940 ZMW
Project Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 91,560 ZMW
Purchasing and Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 134,600 ZMW
Quotation Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 45,000 ZMW
Regional Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 158,700 ZMW
Regional Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 152,100 ZMW
Relationship Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 97,060 ZMW
Retail Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 37,620 ZMW
Retail Operations Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 85,880 ZMW
Retail Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 64,640 ZMW
Retail Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 54,140 ZMW
Retail Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 46,280 ZMW
Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 91,560 ZMW
Retail Store Sales Person Sales Retail and Wholesale 48,740 ZMW
Revenue Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 88,300 ZMW
Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 101,020 ZMW
Sales Admin Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 117,520 ZMW
Sales Administration Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 112,420 ZMW
Sales Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 81,960 ZMW
Sales Assistant Sales Retail and Wholesale 32,420 ZMW
Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 46,160 ZMW
Sales Consultant Sales Retail and Wholesale 69,240 ZMW
Sales Coordinator Sales Retail and Wholesale 48,560 ZMW
Sales Development Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 60,340 ZMW
Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 142,300 ZMW
Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 51,400 ZMW
Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 93,220 ZMW
Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 117,440 ZMW
Sales Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 48,760 ZMW
Sales Planner Sales Retail and Wholesale 70,880 ZMW
Sales Planning Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 77,100 ZMW
Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 48,200 ZMW
Sales Service Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 44,140 ZMW
Sales Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 72,120 ZMW
Sales Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 77,120 ZMW
Sales Support Sales Retail and Wholesale 35,000 ZMW
Sales Support Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 77,860 ZMW
Sales Team Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 74,560 ZMW
Sales Trainer Sales Retail and Wholesale 84,740 ZMW
Securities Sales Agent Sales Retail and Wholesale 77,400 ZMW
Shipper / Receiver Sales Retail and Wholesale 34,960 ZMW
Shop Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 80,020 ZMW
Store Development Administrator Sales Retail and Wholesale 58,000 ZMW
Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 88,580 ZMW
Territory Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 125,100 ZMW
Territory Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 64,920 ZMW
Trade Marketing Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 78,160 ZMW
Treasury Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 73,820 ZMW
Vice President Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 110,120 ZMW
Visual Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 44,140 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 58,280 ZMW

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