Average Salary in Pakistan 2026
Currency: PKR · Updated for 2026
How much money does a person working in Pakistan make?
Average Monthly Salary
38,920 PKR
( 467,040 PKR yearly )
~ 140 USD per month ( 1,680 USD yearly )
LOW
11,676 PKR
42 USD
AVERAGE
38,920 PKR
140 USD
HIGH
116,760 PKR
420 USD
A person working in Pakistan typically earns around 38,920 PKR per month. Salaries range from 11,676 PKR (lowest average) to 116,760 PKR (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 Pakistan
Median and salary distribution monthly Pakistan
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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 (35,028 PKR) represents the middle salary value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (38,920 PKR) 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)233,520 PKR
- 2–5 Years (Junior)303,576 PKR
- 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)396,984 PKR
- 10–15 Years (Experienced)467,040 PKR
- 15+ Years (Senior)560,448 PKR
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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 School280,224 PKR
- Certificate326,928 PKR
- Associate373,632 PKR
- Bachelor's467,040 PKR
- Master's560,448 PKR
- PhD653,856 PKR
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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 Pakistan
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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 Pakistan earn 11% more than their female counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Pakistan
How much are annual salary increments? How often do employees get salary raises?
9%
Average Raise
17 months
Review Frequency
7%
Annualized Increase
Employees in Pakistan are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 17 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 Pakistan is 7%.
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Pakistan
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
65%
Received Bonus
35%
No Bonus
65% of surveyed staff in Pakistan reported receiving at least one form of monetary bonus.
Average Bonus Rate
5%
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
- Legal630,504 PKR
- Aviation607,152 PKR
- Information Technology607,152 PKR
- Banking583,800 PKR
- Pharmaceuticals583,800 PKR
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Salaries for Popular Jobs
Sample job titles and their average salaries
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | 1,167,600 PKR | 97,300 PKR |
| Pilot | 934,080 PKR | 77,840 PKR |
| Software Developer | 840,672 PKR | 70,056 PKR |
| Data Scientist | 793,968 PKR | 66,164 PKR |
| Financial Manager | 747,264 PKR | 62,272 PKR |
| Database Administrator | 700,560 PKR | 58,380 PKR |
| Engineer | 653,856 PKR | 54,488 PKR |
| Marketing Manager | 607,152 PKR | 50,596 PKR |
| Project Manager | 583,800 PKR | 48,650 PKR |
| Accountant | 513,744 PKR | 42,812 PKR |
| Hotel Manager | 467,040 PKR | 38,920 PKR |
| Nurse | 420,336 PKR | 35,028 PKR |
| Graphic Designer | 396,984 PKR | 33,082 PKR |
| Chef | 350,280 PKR | 29,190 PKR |
| Teacher | 326,928 PKR | 27,244 PKR |
Salary Comparison By City
Average annual salaries by city
| City | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Islamabad | 537,096 PKR |
| Karachi | 490,392 PKR |
| Lahore | 490,392 PKR |
| Faisalabad | 490,392 PKR |
| Rawalpindi | 490,392 PKR |
| Multan | 490,392 PKR |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more?
36,974 PKR
Private Sector
40,866 PKR
Public Sector
+11%
Public sector employees in Pakistan earn 11% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Hourly Wage in Pakistan
278 PKR
per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Pakistan is 278 PKR. This means that the average person in Pakistan earns approximately 278 PKR for every worked hour. Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (52 × 5 × 8)
Cost of Living in Pakistan
Estimated monthly expenses
Rent
1,946 PKR
/month
Food
556 PKR
/month
Transport
278 PKR
/month
Utilities
278 PKR
/month
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