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Hiring guidelines in Zambia
- Pay & taxes
- Leave policy
- Termination
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Pay & taxes
Leave policy
Termination
Time-off
Additional info
Minimum Wage Requirements
Minimum wage in Zambia varies per type of employment. Average minimum wage is ZMW 2,300 per month.
Individual Income Tax
The individual income tax ranges from 0% to 37.5%. Income tax is calculated based on the income of the person.
|
Gross Annual Income |
Tax Rate (%) |
|
First ZMK 57,600.00 |
0% |
|
Between ZMK 57,601.00 and ZMK 81,600.00 |
20% |
|
Between ZMK 81,601.00 and ZMK 106,800.00 |
30% |
|
Above ZMK 106,801.00 |
37.5% |
Payroll Cost
The employer cost is generally estimated at 29.38% of the employee's salary.
- National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) capped at 1342 ZMW per month - 5.0%
- National Health Insurance - 1.0%
- Skills Development Levy - 0.5%
- Workers Compensation Fund (WCF) - 2.83%
- Housing Allowance - 20%
Overtime Pay & Maximum Hours
Standard working hours In Zambia are 8 hours per day, and 40 hours a week from Monday to Friday. However, the working week can be extended to 6 days, 48 hours a week.