Average Head of Executive Search Salary in Zimbabwe for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Head of Executive Search 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 a Head of Executive Search Make in Zimbabwe?

A Head of Executive Search working in Zimbabwe will typically earn around 3,898,100 ZWL per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 1,788,300 ZWL to the highest average salary of 6,203,500 ZWL.

Average Annual Salary
3,898,100 ZWL
Average Monthly Salary
324,841 ZWL

Lowest Annual Salary
1,788,300 ZWL
Lowest Monthly Salary
149,025 ZWL

Highest Annual Salary
6,203,500 ZWL
Highest Monthly Salary
516,958 ZWL

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

Head of Executive Search 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 of Executive Search Salaries in Zimbabwe

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Head of Executive Search can earn between 1,788,300 ZWL and 6,203,500 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 a Head of Executive Search in Zimbabwe is 4,211,600 ZWL. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 4,211,600 ZWL, and 50% of the population earn more than 4,211,600 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 Head of Executive Search salary in Zimbabwe, 25% of the population are earning less than 2,698,900 ZWL while 75% of the population earn more than 2,698,900 ZWL.

75% of the population earn less than 5,614,600 ZWL, and 25% of the population earn more than 5,614,600 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.

Head of Executive Search 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 head of executive search 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 of Executive Search in Zimbabwe that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 2,038,500 ZWL.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Head of Executive Search salary would increase to 2,724,700 ZWL.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Head of Executive Search, the average salary would be 4,019,900 ZWL.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 4,895,800 ZWL.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Head of Executive Search with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 5,340,600 ZWL.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Head of Executive Search with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 5,784,200 ZWL.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
2,038,500 ZWL
2-5 Years +34%
2,724,700 ZWL
5-10 Years +48%
4,019,900 ZWL
10-15 Years +22%
4,895,800 ZWL
15-20 Years +9%
5,340,600 ZWL
20+ Years +8%
5,784,200 ZWL

Head of Executive Search 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 a Head of Executive Search in Zimbabwe 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 Head of Executive Search in Zimbabwe with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 2,314,800 ZWL.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Head of Executive Search in Zimbabwe with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 3,648,200 ZWL.

  • Master's Degree. A Head of Executive Search in Zimbabwe with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 6,109,700 ZWL.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
2,314,800 ZWL
Bachelor's Degree +57%
3,648,200 ZWL
Master's Degree +68%
6,109,700 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.

Head of Executive Search 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 head of executive search will earn an average of 4,129,300 ZWL, while a female head of executive search will earn around 3,659,400 ZWL.

This means that a male head of executive search earns approximately 13% more than a female head of executive search for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Zimbabwe

Male
4,129,300 ZWL
Female -13%
3,659,400 ZWL

Head of Executive Search 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 a Head of Executive Search in Zimbabwe is around 8% 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 = ( 8 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Head of Executive Search in Zimbabwe can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% 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%

Head of Executive Search 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.

A Head of Executive Search is a moderate bonus based job, with 67% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

33% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
67%
No Bonus
33%

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 a Head of Executive Search

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Head of Executive Search in Zimbabwe.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Handler Marketing 2,197,700 ZWL
Affiliate Manager Marketing 2,914,600 ZWL
Analytics Specialist Marketing 2,161,200 ZWL
Assistant Brand Manager Marketing 2,807,200 ZWL
Assistant Product Manager Marketing 3,299,800 ZWL
Associate Marketing Manager Marketing 3,217,900 ZWL
Associate Product Manager Marketing 3,277,900 ZWL
Brand Ambassador Marketing 3,706,100 ZWL
Brand Director Marketing 4,895,800 ZWL
Brand Executive Marketing 4,499,000 ZWL
Brand Manager Marketing 4,270,100 ZWL
Business Analytics Specialist Marketing 2,124,400 ZWL
Business Channel Manager Marketing 2,928,100 ZWL
Business Intelligence Team Leader Marketing 2,902,500 ZWL
Campaign Specialist Marketing 2,819,600 ZWL
Chief Marketing Officer Marketing 4,786,100 ZWL
Chief Product Officer Marketing 4,102,700 ZWL
Communications Officer Marketing 1,380,400 ZWL
Content Manager Marketing 2,327,100 ZWL
Content Marketing Strategist Marketing 2,748,900 ZWL
Copy Editer Marketing 1,728,900 ZWL
Copy Writer Marketing 1,800,200 ZWL
Creative Marketing Lead Marketing 2,782,600 ZWL
Creative Writer Marketing 1,800,200 ZWL
Digital Marketer Marketing 2,688,800 ZWL
Digital Marketing Manager Marketing 3,577,600 ZWL
Digital Marketing Strategist Marketing 3,359,900 ZWL
Digital Media Specialist Marketing 3,178,700 ZWL
Director of Marketing Marketing 4,548,600 ZWL
Director of Research Marketing 3,312,100 ZWL
eMarketing Manager Marketing 3,745,100 ZWL
Event Marketing Marketing 3,359,900 ZWL
Key Affiliate Manager Marketing 3,229,900 ZWL
Localization Manager Marketing 3,144,700 ZWL
Market Development Executive Marketing 3,610,800 ZWL
Market Development Manager Marketing 3,745,100 ZWL
Market Research Analyst Marketing 2,878,300 ZWL
Market Research Manager Marketing 3,277,900 ZWL
Market Segmentation Director Marketing 3,539,100 ZWL
Marketing Account Supervisor Marketing 2,807,200 ZWL
Marketing Administrator Marketing 2,339,200 ZWL
Marketing Advisor Marketing 2,566,100 ZWL
Marketing Analyst Marketing 2,868,600 ZWL
Marketing and Communications Officer Marketing 1,645,600 ZWL
Marketing and Sales Head Marketing 4,895,800 ZWL
Marketing Assistant Marketing 1,500,800 ZWL
Marketing Associate Marketing 1,524,300 ZWL
Marketing Communications Manager Marketing 3,168,300 ZWL
Marketing Consultant Marketing 3,263,500 ZWL
Marketing Coordinator Marketing 1,440,700 ZWL
Marketing Director Marketing 4,450,400 ZWL
Marketing Distribution Executive Marketing 3,577,600 ZWL
Marketing Executive Marketing 3,850,500 ZWL
Marketing Manager Marketing 4,799,700 ZWL
Marketing Officer Marketing 1,547,500 ZWL
Marketing Segment Manager Marketing 3,406,900 ZWL
Marketing Specialist Marketing 2,197,700 ZWL
Marketing Supervisor Marketing 2,653,700 ZWL
Marketing Vice President Marketing 3,718,600 ZWL
Marketing Writer Marketing 1,835,700 ZWL
Online Marketing Analyst Marketing 2,460,900 ZWL
Online Marketing Manager Marketing 3,205,100 ZWL
Optimization Manager Marketing 3,013,500 ZWL
Outbound Sales Marketing 2,161,200 ZWL
Outreach Coordinator Marketing 1,980,600 ZWL
Outreach Specialist Marketing 2,435,600 ZWL
Product Development Marketing 3,288,400 ZWL
Product Manager Marketing 3,875,100 ZWL
Product Marketing Engineer Marketing 1,908,800 ZWL
Product Marketing Executive Marketing 3,421,600 ZWL
Product Marketing Manager Marketing 3,349,100 ZWL
Product Researcher Marketing 1,835,700 ZWL
Product Strategist Marketing 2,662,900 ZWL
Product Strategy Researcher Marketing 2,629,100 ZWL
Product Training Specialist Marketing 2,304,300 ZWL
Project Manager Marketing 2,748,900 ZWL
Publications Coordinator Marketing 1,678,300 ZWL
Research Executive Marketing 3,205,100 ZWL
Sales and Marketing Assistant Marketing 1,450,700 ZWL
Sales and Marketing Coordinator Marketing 1,510,400 ZWL
Sales and Marketing Director Marketing 4,883,400 ZWL
Sales Director Marketing 4,475,900 ZWL
Sales Management Support Marketing 1,547,500 ZWL
Sales Manager Marketing 4,391,800 ZWL
Search Marketing Strategist Marketing 3,718,600 ZWL
Social Media Administrator Marketing 2,605,500 ZWL
Social Media Specialist Marketing 2,641,300 ZWL
Spaceman Analyst Marketing 1,464,200 ZWL
Sponsorship Consultant Marketing 2,485,800 ZWL
Team Leader Marketing 2,759,700 ZWL
Telemarketer Marketing 1,417,600 ZWL
Trade Marketing Executive Marketing 3,529,600 ZWL
Trade Marketing Manager Marketing 3,622,400 ZWL
Trade Marketing Professional Marketing 2,794,600 ZWL
Trade Marketing Specialist Marketing 2,124,400 ZWL
Web Analytics Manager Marketing 3,013,500 ZWL
Web Content Manager Marketing 2,807,200 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 4,380,400 ZWL
Harare 4,380,400 ZWL

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