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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