Design Manager Salary in Lusaka, Zambia
Lusaka's design sector rewards mid‑level managers with about ZK124,500 a year. Banks and telecom companies offer the highest salaries.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
ZK75,500 to ZK105,000
Average (per year)
ZK90,250
Entry-level roles are available in Kafue.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
ZK105,500 to ZK143,000
Average (per year)
ZK124,500
Mid-level managers work in companies connected to the Kafue Gorge power project or local manufacturing.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
ZK144,000 to ZK191,000
Average (per year)
ZK165,000
Senior design managers work at power utilities and major industrial employers.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
ZK193,500+
Principal roles exist in Kafue's large plants and national utilities.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
ZK49 - ZK85
per hour
Mid-level
ZK90 - ZK133
per hour
Senior
ZK143 - ZK208
per hour
Lusaka's median exceeds the Zambian average by roughly 15 percent. Salaries in the city are higher.