Average Human Resources Administrator Salary in Zambia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Human Resources Administrator 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 Human Resources Administrator Make in Zambia?

A Human Resources Administrator working in Zambia will typically earn around 48,920 ZMW per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 24,200 ZMW to the highest average salary of 72,540 ZMW.

Average Annual Salary
48,920 ZMW
Average Monthly Salary
4,076 ZMW

Lowest Annual Salary
24,200 ZMW
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,016 ZMW

Highest Annual Salary
72,540 ZMW
Highest Monthly Salary
6,045 ZMW

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

Human Resources Administrator 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 Human Resources Administrator Salaries in Zambia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Human Resources Administrator can earn between 24,200 ZMW and 72,540 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 Human Resources Administrator in Zambia is 47,540 ZMW. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 47,540 ZMW, and 50% of the population earn more than 47,540 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 Human Resources Administrator salary in Zambia, 25% of the population are earning less than 34,080 ZMW while 75% of the population earn more than 34,080 ZMW.

75% of the population earn less than 55,580 ZMW, and 25% of the population earn more than 55,580 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.

Human Resources Administrator 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 human resources administrator 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 Human Resources Administrator in Zambia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 31,540 ZMW.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Human Resources Administrator salary would increase to 38,180 ZMW.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Human Resources Administrator, the average salary would be 51,400 ZMW.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 58,440 ZMW.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Human Resources Administrator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 68,060 ZMW.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Human Resources Administrator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 71,700 ZMW.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
31,540 ZMW
2-5 Years +23%
38,180 ZMW
5-10 Years +42%
51,400 ZMW
10-15 Years +17%
58,440 ZMW
15-20 Years +10%
68,060 ZMW
20+ Years +6%
71,700 ZMW

Human Resources Administrator 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 Human Resources Administrator in Zambia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Human Resources Administrator in Zambia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 34,980 ZMW.

  • Master's Degree. A Human Resources Administrator in Zambia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 66,820 ZMW.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
34,980 ZMW
Master's Degree +93%
66,820 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.

Human Resources Administrator 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 human resources administrator will earn an average of 50,980 ZMW, while a female human resources administrator will earn around 46,840 ZMW.

This means that a male human resources administrator earns approximately 9% more than a female human resources administrator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Zambia

Male
50,980 ZMW
Female -9%
46,840 ZMW

Human Resources Administrator 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 Human Resources Administrator in Zambia is around 7% every 28 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 = ( 7 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Human Resources Administrator in Zambia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% 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%

Human Resources Administrator 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 Human Resources Administrator is a low bonus based job, with 34% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

66% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
34%
No Bonus
66%

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 Human Resources Administrator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Human Resources Administrator in Zambia.

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Administrator Human Resources 47,720 ZMW
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 53,160 ZMW
Benefits Manager Human Resources 94,380 ZMW
Benefits Specialist Human Resources 54,280 ZMW
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 119,900 ZMW
Chief People Officer Human Resources 119,700 ZMW
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 52,820 ZMW
Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources 96,540 ZMW
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 38,260 ZMW
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 54,280 ZMW
Compensation Manager Human Resources 93,220 ZMW
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 119,900 ZMW
Corporate Recruiter Human Resources 84,040 ZMW
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 57,320 ZMW
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 109,520 ZMW
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 66,140 ZMW
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 84,800 ZMW
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 35,300 ZMW
Employee Communications Manager Human Resources 80,340 ZMW
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 80,580 ZMW
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 73,120 ZMW
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 75,280 ZMW
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 54,560 ZMW
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 73,980 ZMW
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 80,280 ZMW
Employee Relations Practitioner Human Resources 83,400 ZMW
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 58,860 ZMW
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 77,120 ZMW
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 78,500 ZMW
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 75,280 ZMW
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 58,240 ZMW
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 35,000 ZMW
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 56,140 ZMW
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 38,680 ZMW
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 45,720 ZMW
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 50,620 ZMW
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 71,020 ZMW
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 58,280 ZMW
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 116,540 ZMW
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 81,880 ZMW
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 79,600 ZMW
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 55,020 ZMW
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 102,160 ZMW
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 105,980 ZMW
Headhunter Human Resources 74,300 ZMW
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 45,600 ZMW
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 41,980 ZMW
HRIS Manager Human Resources 66,440 ZMW
HRIS Officer Human Resources 35,300 ZMW
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 38,620 ZMW
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 44,540 ZMW
Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources 31,040 ZMW
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 46,720 ZMW
Human Resources Advisor Human Resources 75,100 ZMW
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 64,300 ZMW
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 38,780 ZMW
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 30,220 ZMW
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 80,280 ZMW
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 32,960 ZMW
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 87,020 ZMW
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 35,500 ZMW
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 68,580 ZMW
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 83,640 ZMW
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 108,120 ZMW
Human Resources Director Human Resources 115,740 ZMW
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 80,060 ZMW
Human Resources Generalist Human Resources 58,240 ZMW
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 106,360 ZMW
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 42,320 ZMW
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 81,880 ZMW
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 45,560 ZMW
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 72,780 ZMW
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 90,660 ZMW
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 60,400 ZMW
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 41,560 ZMW
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 83,140 ZMW
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 105,940 ZMW
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 99,460 ZMW
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 73,880 ZMW
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 91,840 ZMW
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 87,060 ZMW
Labor Relations Specialist Human Resources 41,700 ZMW
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 99,220 ZMW
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 43,220 ZMW
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 87,940 ZMW
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 91,660 ZMW
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 50,580 ZMW
Payroll Assistant Human Resources 37,740 ZMW
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 44,780 ZMW
People Development Officer Human Resources 56,460 ZMW
Personnel Officer Human Resources 33,960 ZMW
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 83,400 ZMW
Records Clerk Human Resources 31,080 ZMW
Records Manager Human Resources 48,200 ZMW
Recruiter Human Resources 83,760 ZMW
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 41,900 ZMW
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 110,340 ZMW
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 75,500 ZMW
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 44,180 ZMW
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 67,560 ZMW
Research Associate Human Resources 38,680 ZMW
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 80,280 ZMW
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 108,320 ZMW
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources 60,020 ZMW
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 52,540 ZMW
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 49,360 ZMW
Training Administrator Human Resources 43,800 ZMW
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 96,340 ZMW
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 83,400 ZMW
Training Executive Human Resources 87,000 ZMW
Training Manager Human Resources 97,760 ZMW
Training Officer Human Resources 38,060 ZMW
Training Specialist Human Resources 62,420 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 55,320 ZMW

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