What is the difference between gross and net salary in Papua New Guinea?

Gross salary is your total compensation before deductions. Net salary (take-home pay) is what you actually receive after income tax, social security, Medicare, and other deductions are subtracted.

Take-Home Pay in Papua New Guinea (2026)

Q: How are taxes calculated in Papua New Guinea?

Tax calculations include income tax, social security contributions, and other mandatory deductions. The effective tax rate of 20% is an estimate based on the cost of living index.

Estimated tax rate: 20% · Updated for 2026

Est. Income Tax Rate

20%

Social Security

6.2%

Medicare

1.45%

Total Deductions

28%

Tax Breakdown for Papua New Guinea

Deduction Type	Rate	On 100k PGK
Income Tax	20%	20,000 PGK
Social Security	6.2%	6,200 PGK
Medicare	1.45%	1,450 PGK
Total Deductions	28%	27,650 PGK
Take-Home Pay	72%	72,350 PGK

Take-Home Pay by Job in Papua New Guinea

Job Title	Avg. Gross (PGK)	Take-Home (PGK)	COL-Adj. Take-Home (PGK)
Surgeons / Doctors	22,087 PGK	15,980 PGK	33,364 PGK
Judges	18,568 PGK	13,434 PGK	28,043 PGK
Lawyers	15,048 PGK	10,887 PGK	22,730 PGK
Bank Managers	14,161 PGK	10,245 PGK	21,387 PGK
Chief Executive Officers	13,270 PGK	9,601 PGK	20,047 PGK
Chief Financial Officers	12,380 PGK	8,957 PGK	18,696 PGK
Orthodontists	11,952 PGK	8,647 PGK	18,053 PGK
College Professors	10,602 PGK	7,671 PGK	16,012 PGK
Pilots	8,860 PGK	6,410 PGK	13,383 PGK
Marketing Directors	7,970 PGK	5,766 PGK	12,039 PGK

Average Take-Home Pay by Category

Category	Avg. Gross (PGK)	Take-Home (PGK)	Effective Rate
AI & Machine Learning	9,955 PGK	7,203 PGK	28%
Finance & Accounting	9,841 PGK	7,120 PGK	28%
Business Administration	10,968 PGK	7,936 PGK	28%
Advertising	8,336 PGK	6,031 PGK	28%
Architecture	8,458 PGK	6,119 PGK	28%
Automotive & Car Industry	8,155 PGK	5,900 PGK	28%
Aviation	10,042 PGK	7,265 PGK	28%
Banking	11,794 PGK	8,533 PGK	28%
Construction	8,070 PGK	5,838 PGK	28%
Counseling	8,038 PGK	5,816 PGK	28%
Customer Service	6,464 PGK	4,677 PGK	28%
Education & Teaching	8,441 PGK	6,107 PGK	28%
Energy	9,172 PGK	6,636 PGK	28%
Engineering	7,699 PGK	5,570 PGK	28%
Manufacturing	8,799 PGK	6,366 PGK	28%
Fitness & Sports	5,853 PGK	4,235 PGK	28%
Hospitality	8,371 PGK	6,056 PGK	28%
Healthcare	21,785 PGK	15,762 PGK	28%
Human Resources	8,134 PGK	5,885 PGK	28%
Import & Export	6,319 PGK	4,572 PGK	28%
Insurance	9,151 PGK	6,621 PGK	28%
Information Technology	8,289 PGK	5,997 PGK	28%
Law & Legal Services	12,843 PGK	9,292 PGK	28%
Marketing	9,022 PGK	6,527 PGK	28%
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology	11,622 PGK	8,408 PGK	28%
Public Relations	7,556 PGK	5,467 PGK	28%
Procurement	8,346 PGK	6,038 PGK	28%
Quality Control	7,326 PGK	5,301 PGK	28%
Real Estate	9,704 PGK	7,021 PGK	28%
Sales	9,833 PGK	7,114 PGK	28%
Telecommunications	7,314 PGK	5,291 PGK	28%

Take-Home Pay in Papua New Guinea — Overview

The estimated effective tax rate in Papua New Guinea is 20% based on the cost of living index of 47.9%. Combined with Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), your total deductions amount to approximately 28% of your gross income.

For a gross salary of 100,000 PGK, your estimated take-home pay would be approximately 72,350 PGK per year, or about 6,029 PGK per month.

Salary Overview — Top 10 Jobs

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Surgeons / Doctors10,343 – 33,83122,087 PGK
Judges8,691 – 28,44418,568 PGK
Lawyers7,039 – 23,05715,048 PGK
Bank Managers6,630 – 21,69214,161 PGK
Chief Executive Officers6,213 – 20,32713,270 PGK
Chief Financial Officers5,797 – 18,96312,380 PGK
Orthodontists5,588 – 18,31611,952 PGK
College Professors4,971 – 16,23310,602 PGK
Pilots4,144 – 13,5768,860 PGK
Marketing Directors3,728 – 12,2117,970 PGK

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Top Paying Jobs in Papua New Guinea

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Best Paying Jobs in Papua New Guinea

Cost of Living in Papua New Guinea

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Cost of Living in Papua New Guinea

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the take-home pay in Papua New Guinea?

The take-home pay in Papua New Guinea depends on your gross salary. After income tax (20%), Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%), you keep approximately 72% of your gross income.

How are taxes calculated in Papua New Guinea?

Tax calculations include income tax, Social Security contributions (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and other deductions. The effective tax rate of 20% is estimated based on the cost of living index.

What is the difference between gross and net salary?

Gross salary is your total compensation before deductions. Net salary (take-home pay) is what you receive after income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and other deductions. For a gross salary of 100,000 PGK, you keep approximately 72,350 PGK after all deductions.