Average Mailroom Manager Salary in Zambia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Mailroom Manager 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 Mailroom Manager Make in Zambia?

A Mailroom Manager working in Zambia will typically earn around 37,880 ZMW per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 19,480 ZMW to the highest average salary of 62,100 ZMW.

Average Annual Salary
37,880 ZMW
Average Monthly Salary
3,156 ZMW

Lowest Annual Salary
19,480 ZMW
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,623 ZMW

Highest Annual Salary
62,100 ZMW
Highest Monthly Salary
5,175 ZMW

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

Mailroom Manager 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 Mailroom Manager Salaries in Zambia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Mailroom Manager can earn between 19,480 ZMW and 62,100 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 Mailroom Manager in Zambia is 37,880 ZMW. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 37,880 ZMW, and 50% of the population earn more than 37,880 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 Mailroom Manager salary in Zambia, 25% of the population are earning less than 25,440 ZMW while 75% of the population earn more than 25,440 ZMW.

75% of the population earn less than 51,080 ZMW, and 25% of the population earn more than 51,080 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.

Mailroom Manager 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 mailroom manager 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 Mailroom Manager in Zambia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 22,340 ZMW.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Mailroom Manager salary would increase to 32,620 ZMW.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Mailroom Manager, the average salary would be 43,480 ZMW.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 50,020 ZMW.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Mailroom Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 54,180 ZMW.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Mailroom Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 59,240 ZMW.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
22,340 ZMW
2-5 Years +32%
32,620 ZMW
5-10 Years +34%
43,480 ZMW
10-15 Years +19%
50,020 ZMW
15-20 Years +8%
54,180 ZMW
20+ Years +7%
59,240 ZMW

Mailroom Manager 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 Mailroom Manager 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 Mailroom Manager in Zambia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 32,620 ZMW.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Mailroom Manager in Zambia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 45,200 ZMW.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Mailroom Manager in Zambia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 52,880 ZMW.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
32,620 ZMW
Certificate or Diploma +40%
45,200 ZMW
Bachelor's Degree +25%
52,880 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.

Mailroom Manager 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 mailroom manager will earn an average of 42,040 ZMW, while a female mailroom manager will earn around 38,060 ZMW.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Zambia

Male
42,040 ZMW
Female -10%
38,060 ZMW

Mailroom Manager 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 Mailroom Manager in Zambia is around 6% every 30 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 = ( 6 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Mailroom Manager 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%

Mailroom Manager 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 Mailroom Manager is a low bonus based job, with 11% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

89% 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 3%.

Received Bonus
11%
No Bonus
89%

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 Mailroom Manager

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

Job Title Category Salary
Accreditation Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 82,480 ZMW
Admin Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 27,040 ZMW
Admin Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 41,980 ZMW
Administrative Aide Administration / Reception / Secretarial 26,400 ZMW
Administrative Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 56,880 ZMW
Administrative Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 37,380 ZMW
Administrative Associate Administration / Reception / Secretarial 34,120 ZMW
Administrative Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 38,180 ZMW
Administrative Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 58,000 ZMW
Administrative Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 36,580 ZMW
Administrative Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 32,900 ZMW
Administrative Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 34,080 ZMW
Administrative Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 38,140 ZMW
Administrative Support Administration / Reception / Secretarial 33,440 ZMW
Administrative Technician Administration / Reception / Secretarial 28,860 ZMW
Board Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 35,340 ZMW
Branch Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 60,340 ZMW
Business Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 60,020 ZMW
Business Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 93,340 ZMW
Central Office Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 33,980 ZMW
Clerical Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 23,380 ZMW
Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 23,260 ZMW
Commercial Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 51,900 ZMW
Commissions Processor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 44,780 ZMW
Conveyancing Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 34,080 ZMW
Corporate Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 38,140 ZMW
Creditors Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 35,340 ZMW
Data Entry Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 24,200 ZMW
Data Entry Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 37,200 ZMW
Document Controller Administration / Reception / Secretarial 30,700 ZMW
Document Management Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 48,140 ZMW
Executive Administrative Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 40,640 ZMW
Executive Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 38,780 ZMW
Executive Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 48,820 ZMW
Executive Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 43,800 ZMW
Executive Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 39,420 ZMW
File Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 25,940 ZMW
Front Desk Attendant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 34,280 ZMW
Front Desk Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 46,840 ZMW
Front Desk Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 58,280 ZMW
Front Desk Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 35,340 ZMW
Front Desk Shift Leader Administration / Reception / Secretarial 43,220 ZMW
Front Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 31,980 ZMW
Front Office Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 43,340 ZMW
Group Services Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 96,720 ZMW
Head Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 44,300 ZMW
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 23,500 ZMW
Key Account Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 45,200 ZMW
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 23,080 ZMW
Leasing Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 47,120 ZMW
Legal Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 38,260 ZMW
Librarian Administration / Reception / Secretarial 48,340 ZMW
Mail Processing Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 20,000 ZMW
Mail Sorting Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 23,520 ZMW
Mailroom Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 20,760 ZMW
Management Support Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 37,740 ZMW
Master Programme Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 73,820 ZMW
Medical Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 39,960 ZMW
Meeting and Event Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 40,640 ZMW
Meeting and Event Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 86,520 ZMW
Night Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 57,320 ZMW
Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 58,520 ZMW
Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 23,260 ZMW
Office Automation Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 44,300 ZMW
Office Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 29,320 ZMW
Office Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 35,000 ZMW
Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 66,580 ZMW
Office Services Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 48,560 ZMW
Office Supervisor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 45,560 ZMW
Operations Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 78,160 ZMW
Operations Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 39,420 ZMW
Operations Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 95,420 ZMW
Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 37,620 ZMW
Planning Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 45,580 ZMW
Process Expert Administration / Reception / Secretarial 56,460 ZMW
Program Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 50,340 ZMW
Programme Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 45,260 ZMW
Project Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 64,040 ZMW
Project Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 77,100 ZMW
Query Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 43,340 ZMW
Reception Team Lead Administration / Reception / Secretarial 45,560 ZMW
Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 34,980 ZMW
Records Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 31,340 ZMW
Registry Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 36,020 ZMW
Registry and Filing Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 27,040 ZMW
Rental Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 23,700 ZMW
Schedule Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 24,200 ZMW
Scheduler Administration / Reception / Secretarial 26,100 ZMW
School Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 35,300 ZMW
Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 33,960 ZMW
Service Reception Head Administration / Reception / Secretarial 45,560 ZMW
Switchboard Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 30,840 ZMW
Technical Program Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 83,200 ZMW
Technical Project Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 90,540 ZMW
Typist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 27,020 ZMW
Unit Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 32,960 ZMW
Wayleave Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 24,800 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 43,360 ZMW

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