Key Facts: Pakistan Wages
- Country
- Pakistan (PAK)
- Continent
- Asia
- Currency
- Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
- Minimum Wage
- ₨160 /hr ($0.57 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- ₨39,042 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- ₨468,504 /year
- Median Individual Income
- ₨403,200 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 48 hours
- Data Source
- Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development; FY2025-26 federal budget confirmed minimum wage UNCHANGED at PKR 37,000/month (no increase despite high inflation; Federal Government Grade 1-16 employees received separate 10% pay rise that does not affect minimum wage). Verified via Brecorder (brecorder.com/news/minimum-wage-to-remain-unchanged-at-rs37000-in-fy26).
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-04
Pakistan — Average Salary & Wages
Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Pakistan is
₨468,504 a year
But half of all workers earn less than ₨403,200 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Pakistan is ₨160/hr ($0.57 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is ₨39,042 ($140.19 USD). The median monthly income is ₨33,600 ($120.65 USD).
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Send money to Pakistan with Wise →Median monthly wage of paid employees (PKR 33,600), PBS Labour Force Survey 2024-25. The median sits below the mean because higher formal-sector wages pull the average up.
Mean monthly wage of all paid employees, PBS Labour Force Survey 2024-25. The formal-sector mean is higher (about PKR 54,000); the large informal economy, roughly 72 percent of non-agricultural employment, pulls the all-employee average down. Enormous urban-rural and formal-informal gaps remain.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2019, the minimum wage has grown +111% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Pakistan, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $2.39/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Pakistan earns ₨27,733/mo. That is 71% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- ₨27,733 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 71% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $99.58/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +111% since 2019
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- ₨160
- Monthly
- ₨37,000
- Annual
- ₨444,000Based on 12 monthly payments
Federal minimum wage set at PKR 37,000/month in the FY2024-25 budget (effective July 2024) and EXPLICITLY UNCHANGED in the FY2025-26 budget. The 4-year nominal freeze coincides with high inflation (20-30%+ annually 2023-2025), eroding real purchasing power significantly. Provincial governments can set their own rates (Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan); some provincial figures may be marginally different. Enforcement is limited, especially in rural areas and the informal sector. Previously PKR 32,000 (2023-24). Applies to unskilled adult workers in formal employment. Note: Some secondary sources incorrectly cite PKR 40,000 — that figure does not reflect the FY2025-26 budget.
Work Week
- Standard
- 48 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 56 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 2x pay
Factories Act 1934 sets standard at 48 hours/week (9 hrs/day). Maximum 56 hours including overtime. Overtime paid at double the ordinary rate. Shops and Establishments ordinances vary by province.
How Pakistan Compares
| Metric | Pakistan | Asia Avg. | Asia Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $0.57/hr | $2.61/hr | $11.89/hr (Israel) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $140.19/mo | $1,185.31/mo | $4,472.55/mo (Singapore) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Egypt | $0.57 |
| Uzbekistan | $0.56 |
| Mozambique | $0.60 |
| Togo | $0.54 |
| Kenya | $0.61 |
| Pakistan | $0.57 |
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What is the minimum wage in Pakistan?
The minimum wage in Pakistan is ₨160/hr (approximately $0.57 USD), effective since 2024-07-01. Federal minimum wage set at PKR 37,000/month in the FY2024-25 budget (effective July 2024) and EXPLICITLY UNCHANGED in the FY2025-26 budget. The 4-year nominal freeze coincides with high inflation (20-30%+ annually 2023-2025), eroding real purchasing power significantly. Provincial governments can set their own rates (Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan); some provincial figures may be marginally different. Enforcement is limited, especially in rural areas and the informal sector. Previously PKR 32,000 (2023-24). Applies to unskilled adult workers in formal employment. Note: Some secondary sources incorrectly cite PKR 40,000 — that figure does not reflect the FY2025-26 budget.
What is the average salary in Pakistan?
The average gross monthly salary in Pakistan is ₨39,042 (approximately $140.19 USD). Mean monthly wage of all paid employees, PBS Labour Force Survey 2024-25. The formal-sector mean is higher (about PKR 54,000); the large informal economy, roughly 72 percent of non-agricultural employment, pulls the all-employee average down. Enormous urban-rural and formal-informal gaps remain. Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, Labour Force Survey 2024-25 (2025).
How many hours is the standard work week in Pakistan?
The standard work week in Pakistan is 48 hours, with a legal maximum of 56 hours. Overtime is paid at 2x the normal rate. Factories Act 1934 sets standard at 48 hours/week (9 hrs/day). Maximum 56 hours including overtime. Overtime paid at double the ordinary rate. Shops and Establishments ordinances vary by province.
How has the minimum wage in Pakistan changed over time?
The minimum wage in Pakistan has changed as follows: ₨17,500 in 2019, ₨20,000 in 2021, ₨25,000 in 2022, ₨32,000 in 2023, ₨37,000 in 2024. This represents 5 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Pakistan in USD?
The minimum wage in Pakistan converts to approximately $0.57/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Note: this dollar value uses the official reference exchange rate; for this currency, high volatility or parallel/unofficial exchange rates can make the real dollar value differ substantially. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Pakistan in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Pakistan is approximately $140.19 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Note: this dollar value uses the official reference exchange rate; for this currency, high volatility or parallel/unofficial exchange rates can make the real dollar value differ substantially. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Pakistan's minimum wage compare to the Asia average?
Pakistan's minimum wage ranks #28 out of 34 countries with statutory minimum wages in Asia, placing it below the median for Asia.
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