Average Salary in Zimbabwe 2026
Currency: ZWL · Updated for 2026
How much money does a person working in Zimbabwe make?
Average Monthly Salary
81,213 ZWL
( 974,556 ZWL yearly )
~ 253 USD per month ( 3,036 USD yearly )
LOW
20,223 ZWL
63 USD
AVERAGE
81,213 ZWL
253 USD
HIGH
284,406 ZWL
886 USD
A person working in Zimbabwe typically earns around 81,213 ZWL per month. Salaries range from 20,223 ZWL (lowest average) to 284,406 ZWL (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Zimbabwe
Median and salary distribution monthly Zimbabwe
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What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated.
The median (71,583 ZWL) represents the middle salary value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (81,213 ZWL) is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of workers, and can be skewed by extremely high or low salaries.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
- 0–2 Years (Entry Level)487,278 ZWL
- 2–5 Years (Junior)633,333 ZWL
- 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)828,501 ZWL
- 10–15 Years (Experienced)974,556 ZWL
- 15+ Years (Senior)1,169,403 ZWL
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average +30% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average +31% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by +18% and an additional +20% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
“On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years experience mark.”
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
- High School584,862 ZWL
- Certificate682,125 ZWL
- Associate779,709 ZWL
- Bachelor's974,556 ZWL
- Master's1,169,403 ZWL
- PhD1,364,250 ZWL
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High School → Certificate
+17%
Certificate → Bachelor's
+43%
Bachelor's → Master's
+20%
Master's → PhD
+17%
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average +17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn +43% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are +20% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn +17% more than Master's Degree holders on average.
Salary Comparison By Gender
Salary comparison by gender monthly Zimbabwe
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Zimbabwe earn 10% more than their female counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Zimbabwe
How much are annual salary increments? How often do employees get salary raises?
7%
Average Raise
19 months
Review Frequency
6%
Annualized Increase
Employees in Zimbabwe are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 19 months.
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Zimbabwe is 6%.
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Zimbabwe
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
53%
Received Bonus
47%
No Bonus
53% of surveyed staff in Zimbabwe reported receiving at least one form of monetary bonus.
Average Bonus Rate
8%
of annual salary
Types of Bonuses Considered:
• Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Company Performance Bonuses
• Goal-Based Bonuses
• Holiday / End of Year Bonuses
Top 5 Highest Paying Industries
Annual average salaries
- Legal1,315,779 ZWL
- Aviation1,266,987 ZWL
- Information Technology1,266,987 ZWL
- Banking1,218,195 ZWL
- Pharmaceuticals1,218,195 ZWL
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Salaries for Popular Jobs
Sample job titles and their average salaries
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | 2,436,390 ZWL | 203,193 ZWL |
| Pilot | 1,949,112 ZWL | 162,426 ZWL |
| Software Developer | 1,754,265 ZWL | 146,055 ZWL |
| Data Scientist | 1,656,681 ZWL | 138,030 ZWL |
| Financial Manager | 1,559,418 ZWL | 130,005 ZWL |
| Database Administrator | 1,461,834 ZWL | 121,980 ZWL |
| Engineer | 1,364,250 ZWL | 113,634 ZWL |
| Marketing Manager | 1,266,987 ZWL | 105,609 ZWL |
| Project Manager | 1,218,195 ZWL | 101,436 ZWL |
| Accountant | 1,072,140 ZWL | 89,238 ZWL |
| Hotel Manager | 974,556 ZWL | 81,213 ZWL |
| Nurse | 876,972 ZWL | 73,188 ZWL |
| Graphic Designer | 828,501 ZWL | 69,015 ZWL |
| Chef | 730,917 ZWL | 60,990 ZWL |
| Teacher | 682,125 ZWL | 56,817 ZWL |
Salary Comparison By City
Average annual salaries by city
| City | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Harare | 1,120,611 ZWL |
| Bulawayo | 1,023,348 ZWL |
| Chitungwiza | 1,023,348 ZWL |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more?
77,040 ZWL
Private Sector
85,386 ZWL
Public Sector
+11%
Public sector employees in Zimbabwe earn 11% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Hourly Wage in Zimbabwe
321 ZWL
per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Zimbabwe is 321 ZWL. This means that the average person in Zimbabwe earns approximately 321 ZWL for every worked hour. Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (52 × 5 × 8)
Cost of Living in Zimbabwe
Estimated monthly expenses
Rent
7,062 ZWL
/month
Food
2,247 ZWL
/month
Transport
963 ZWL
/month
Utilities
1,284 ZWL
/month
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