Average Process Technician Salary in Zambia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Process Technician 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 Process Technician Make in Zambia?

A Process Technician working in Zambia will typically earn around 25,940 ZMW per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 11,040 ZMW to the highest average salary of 39,560 ZMW.

Average Annual Salary
25,940 ZMW
Average Monthly Salary
2,161 ZMW

Lowest Annual Salary
11,040 ZMW
Lowest Monthly Salary
920 ZMW

Highest Annual Salary
39,560 ZMW
Highest Monthly Salary
3,296 ZMW

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

Process Technician 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 Process Technician Salaries in Zambia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Process Technician can earn between 11,040 ZMW and 39,560 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 Process Technician in Zambia is 27,300 ZMW. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 27,300 ZMW, and 50% of the population earn more than 27,300 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 Process Technician salary in Zambia, 25% of the population are earning less than 15,700 ZMW while 75% of the population earn more than 15,700 ZMW.

75% of the population earn less than 34,960 ZMW, and 25% of the population earn more than 34,960 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.

Process Technician 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 process technician 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 Process Technician in Zambia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 12,580 ZMW.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Process Technician salary would increase to 19,380 ZMW.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Process Technician, the average salary would be 25,440 ZMW.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 33,960 ZMW.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Process Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 35,300 ZMW.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Process Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 38,060 ZMW.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
12,580 ZMW
2-5 Years +42%
19,380 ZMW
5-10 Years +31%
25,440 ZMW
10-15 Years +23%
33,960 ZMW
15-20 Years +6%
35,300 ZMW
20+ Years +10%
38,060 ZMW

Process Technician 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 Process Technician 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 Process Technician in Zambia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 17,860 ZMW.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Process Technician in Zambia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 27,040 ZMW.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Process Technician in Zambia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 35,520 ZMW.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
17,860 ZMW
Certificate or Diploma +47%
27,040 ZMW
Bachelor's Degree +34%
35,520 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.

Process Technician 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 process technician will earn an average of 25,660 ZMW, while a female process technician will earn around 26,020 ZMW.

This means that a male process technician earns approximately 1% less than a female process technician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Zambia

Male
25,660 ZMW
Female +1%
26,020 ZMW

Process Technician 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 Process Technician in Zambia is around 6% 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 = ( 6 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Process Technician 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%

Process Technician 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 Process Technician is a low bonus based job, with 13% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

87% 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 4%.

Received Bonus
13%
No Bonus
87%

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 Process Technician

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 19,020 ZMW
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 18,280 ZMW
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 31,400 ZMW
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 72,780 ZMW
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 60,460 ZMW
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 48,160 ZMW
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 37,880 ZMW
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 45,580 ZMW
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 44,180 ZMW
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 47,120 ZMW
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 24,800 ZMW
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 88,580 ZMW
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 33,440 ZMW
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 28,720 ZMW
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 20,520 ZMW
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 116,380 ZMW
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 20,300 ZMW
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 19,380 ZMW
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 20,300 ZMW
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 61,760 ZMW
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 31,520 ZMW
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 21,400 ZMW
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 32,200 ZMW
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 20,460 ZMW
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 34,380 ZMW
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 21,380 ZMW
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 20,940 ZMW
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 19,980 ZMW
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 19,380 ZMW
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 21,560 ZMW
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 37,200 ZMW
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 23,700 ZMW
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 85,460 ZMW
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 62,460 ZMW
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 37,880 ZMW
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 115,220 ZMW
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 66,100 ZMW
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 25,660 ZMW
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 91,660 ZMW
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 20,940 ZMW
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 35,340 ZMW
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 53,120 ZMW
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 23,140 ZMW
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 20,500 ZMW
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 21,020 ZMW
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 80,060 ZMW
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 22,540 ZMW
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 61,760 ZMW
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 98,140 ZMW
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 71,280 ZMW
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 117,100 ZMW
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 34,980 ZMW
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 28,820 ZMW
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 53,160 ZMW
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 26,020 ZMW
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 92,900 ZMW
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 55,840 ZMW
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 66,140 ZMW
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 18,280 ZMW
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 32,420 ZMW
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 60,340 ZMW
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 61,400 ZMW
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 106,740 ZMW
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 50,180 ZMW
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 80,500 ZMW
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 27,380 ZMW
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 20,500 ZMW
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 64,560 ZMW
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 19,480 ZMW
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 53,840 ZMW
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 90,980 ZMW
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 103,140 ZMW
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 31,080 ZMW
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 107,820 ZMW
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 88,600 ZMW
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 117,440 ZMW
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 67,300 ZMW
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 93,780 ZMW
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 74,540 ZMW
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 19,200 ZMW
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 119,080 ZMW
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 25,660 ZMW
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 52,180 ZMW
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 66,680 ZMW
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 28,180 ZMW
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 25,940 ZMW
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 88,580 ZMW
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 69,180 ZMW
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 93,280 ZMW
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 25,160 ZMW
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 31,940 ZMW
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 97,640 ZMW
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 37,740 ZMW
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 21,100 ZMW
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 24,840 ZMW
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 15,920 ZMW
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 57,620 ZMW
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 25,660 ZMW
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 109,740 ZMW
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 46,720 ZMW
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 32,620 ZMW
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 21,560 ZMW
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 21,640 ZMW
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 23,400 ZMW
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 39,960 ZMW
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 20,520 ZMW
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 70,880 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 27,560 ZMW

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