Average Salary in Bangladesh 2026
Currency: BDT · Updated for 2026
How much money does a person working in Bangladesh make?
Average Monthly Salary
16,390 BDT
( 196,680 BDT yearly )
~ 149 USD per month ( 1,788 USD yearly )
LOW
4,950 BDT
45 USD
AVERAGE
16,390 BDT
149 USD
HIGH
49,170 BDT
447 USD
A person working in Bangladesh typically earns around 16,390 BDT per month. Salaries range from 4,950 BDT (lowest average) to 49,170 BDT (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 Bangladesh
Median and salary distribution monthly Bangladesh
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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 (14,740 BDT) represents the middle salary value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (16,390 BDT) 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)98,340 BDT
- 2–5 Years (Junior)127,820 BDT
- 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)167,200 BDT
- 10–15 Years (Experienced)196,680 BDT
- 15+ Years (Senior)236,060 BDT
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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 School118,030 BDT
- Certificate137,720 BDT
- Associate157,300 BDT
- Bachelor's196,680 BDT
- Master's236,060 BDT
- PhD275,330 BDT
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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 Bangladesh
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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 Bangladesh earn 8% more than their female counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Bangladesh
How much are annual salary increments? How often do employees get salary raises?
9%
Average Raise
13 months
Review Frequency
9%
Annualized Increase
Employees in Bangladesh are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 13 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 Bangladesh is 9%.
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Bangladesh
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
50%
Received Bonus
50%
No Bonus
50% of surveyed staff in Bangladesh reported receiving at least one form of monetary bonus.
Average Bonus Rate
7%
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
- Legal265,540 BDT
- Aviation255,640 BDT
- Information Technology255,640 BDT
- Banking245,850 BDT
- Pharmaceuticals245,850 BDT
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Salaries for Popular Jobs
Sample job titles and their average salaries
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | 491,700 BDT | 41,030 BDT |
| Pilot | 393,360 BDT | 32,780 BDT |
| Software Developer | 353,980 BDT | 29,480 BDT |
| Data Scientist | 334,400 BDT | 27,830 BDT |
| Financial Manager | 314,710 BDT | 26,180 BDT |
| Database Administrator | 295,020 BDT | 24,640 BDT |
| Engineer | 275,330 BDT | 22,990 BDT |
| Marketing Manager | 255,640 BDT | 21,340 BDT |
| Project Manager | 245,850 BDT | 20,460 BDT |
| Accountant | 216,370 BDT | 18,040 BDT |
| Hotel Manager | 196,680 BDT | 16,390 BDT |
| Nurse | 176,990 BDT | 14,740 BDT |
| Graphic Designer | 167,200 BDT | 13,970 BDT |
| Chef | 147,510 BDT | 12,320 BDT |
| Teacher | 137,720 BDT | 11,440 BDT |
Salary Comparison By City
Average annual salaries by city
| City | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Dhaka | 226,160 BDT |
| Chittagong | 206,470 BDT |
| Khulna | 206,470 BDT |
| Rajshahi | 206,470 BDT |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more?
15,620 BDT
Private Sector
17,160 BDT
Public Sector
+10%
Public sector employees in Bangladesh earn 10% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Hourly Wage in Bangladesh
110 BDT
per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Bangladesh is 110 BDT. This means that the average person in Bangladesh earns approximately 110 BDT for every worked hour. Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (52 × 5 × 8)
Cost of Living in Bangladesh
Estimated monthly expenses
Rent
880 BDT
/month
Food
330 BDT
/month
Transport
110 BDT
/month
Utilities
110 BDT
/month
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