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4 December 2026

Pakistan Salary Guide 2026 — What Every Professional Should Be Earning (PKR)

Complete Pakistan salary guide 2026. Verified PKR salary ranges for IT, Finance, Marketing, HR and more. Know your market value before your next negotiation.

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Roziwala Research

Updated 10 Dec 2026

Knowing your market value is the single most powerful tool in salary negotiation. This guide is based on 10,000+ verified job listings from Roziwala and represents real PKR figures offered by Pakistani employers in 2026.

Information Technology (IT)

Entry Level (0-2 yrs): PKR 50,000 – 100,000

Mid Level (2-5 yrs): PKR 100,000 – 200,000

Senior Level (5+ yrs): PKR 200,000 – 400,000

Tech Lead/Architect: PKR 350,000 – 600,000

Top paying specializations: AI/ML Engineering, Cloud Architecture, DevOps, Mobile Development (Flutter/React Native).

Finance and Banking

Entry Level Analyst: PKR 55,000 – 90,000

Mid Level Manager: PKR 100,000 – 180,000

Senior Manager: PKR 200,000 – 350,000

VP/Director Level: PKR 350,000 – 700,000+

ACCA qualified professionals earn 30% premium. CFA charter holders command PKR 300,000+ at mid-level.

Marketing and Digital

Digital Marketing Executive: PKR 45,000 – 80,000

Marketing Manager: PKR 90,000 – 160,000

Head of Marketing: PKR 180,000 – 350,000

Performance Marketing Expert: PKR 80,000 – 180,000

Human Resources

HR Executive: PKR 45,000 – 70,000

HR Manager: PKR 90,000 – 150,000

Head of HR/CHRO: PKR 200,000 – 400,000

Design and Creative

Junior Designer: PKR 40,000 – 70,000

UI/UX Designer: PKR 70,000 – 150,000

Creative Director: PKR 150,000 – 300,000

Operations and Supply Chain

Operations Executive: PKR 50,000 – 80,000

Operations Manager: PKR 100,000 – 180,000

SCM Director: PKR 200,000 – 400,000

Key Salary Factors in Pakistan

1. City premium: Karachi +15%, Islamabad +10%, Lahore baseline

2. International client exposure: +20-40%

3. English proficiency: +10-20% for client-facing roles

4. Professional certifications: +15-30%

5. Remote work capability: +20-50% (global remote roles)

Are You Underpaid? Signs to Watch:

If your salary is below the range for your experience level, you are underpaid. Annual increments below 15% in Pakistan mean you are losing purchasing power to inflation. The correct move is an external job offer — it's the fastest way to correct underpayment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good salary in Pakistan 2026?
PKR 80,000+ is considered good for entry-mid level. PKR 150,000+ is excellent. PKR 300,000+ is top tier.
Do salaries in Pakistan keep up with inflation?
Most companies offer 10-15% annual increments. Inflation has been 20-30%, so switching jobs is often the only way to maintain real income.

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