Average Salary in Pakistan 2026

Currency: PKR · Updated for 2026

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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

11,676 PKR
Minimum
23,352 PKR
25th
35,028 PKR
Median
38,920 PKR
Average
50,596 PKR
75th
116,760 PKR
Maximum

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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?

  1. 0–2 Years (Entry Level)233,520 PKR
  2. 2–5 Years (Junior)303,576 PKR
  3. 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)396,984 PKR
  4. 10–15 Years (Experienced)467,040 PKR
  5. 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?

  1. High School280,224 PKR
  2. Certificate326,928 PKR
  3. Associate373,632 PKR
  4. Bachelor's467,040 PKR
  5. Master's560,448 PKR
  6. PhD653,856 PKR

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High SchoolCertificate

+17%

CertificateBachelor's

+43%

Bachelor'sMaster's

+20%

Master'sPhD

+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

467,040 PKR
Male+11%
415,610 PKR
Female-11%

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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

Finance: HighSales: HighInformation Technology: High

Top 5 Highest Paying Industries

Annual average salaries

  1. Legal630,504 PKR
  2. Aviation607,152 PKR
  3. Information Technology607,152 PKR
  4. Banking583,800 PKR
  5. Pharmaceuticals583,800 PKR

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Salaries for Popular Jobs

Sample job titles and their average salaries

Job TitleAnnual SalaryMonthly Salary
Surgeon1,167,600 PKR97,300 PKR
Pilot934,080 PKR77,840 PKR
Software Developer840,672 PKR70,056 PKR
Data Scientist793,968 PKR66,164 PKR
Financial Manager747,264 PKR62,272 PKR
Database Administrator700,560 PKR58,380 PKR
Engineer653,856 PKR54,488 PKR
Marketing Manager607,152 PKR50,596 PKR
Project Manager583,800 PKR48,650 PKR
Accountant513,744 PKR42,812 PKR
Hotel Manager467,040 PKR38,920 PKR
Nurse420,336 PKR35,028 PKR
Graphic Designer396,984 PKR33,082 PKR
Chef350,280 PKR29,190 PKR
Teacher326,928 PKR27,244 PKR

Salary Comparison By City

Average annual salaries by city

CityAverage Salary
Islamabad537,096 PKR
Karachi490,392 PKR
Lahore490,392 PKR
Faisalabad490,392 PKR
Rawalpindi490,392 PKR
Multan490,392 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

Compare Your Salary

See how your salary compares with the average in Pakistan and explore top-paying jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary in Pakistan?
The average salary in Pakistan is approximately 467,040 PKR per year, or 38,920 PKR per month before taxes. Salaries range from 11,676 PKR (minimum) to 116,760 PKR (maximum).
What is the difference between median and average salary?
The median salary (35,028 PKR) is the middle 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. If your salary is higher than both, you are doing very well. If lower than both, there is room for improvement.
Which careers pay the most in Pakistan?
The highest paying industries in Pakistan include Legal, Aviation, Information Technology. View all top jobs →
How is this salary data calculated?
Average gross monthly salary data from the Economic Research Institute (ERI) and SalaryExpert. Figures are estimates and may vary based on experience, location, industry, and other factors. Local currency conversions use market exchange rates.

Salary data on this page is based on research from the Economic Research Institute (ERI) and SalaryExpert. Figures are estimates and may vary based on experience, location, industry, and other factors.