Average monthly earnings of employees in Pakistan
Pakistan: Average monthly earnings of employees was 26,628 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Average monthly earnings of employees in Pakistan, 2005–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average monthly earnings of employees in Pakistan is 26,628, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is up 71.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average monthly earnings of employees in Pakistan peaked at 26,628 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4,223, in 2005.
That places Pakistan 33rd out of 99 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Average monthly earnings of employees in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4,223 | — |
| 2006 | 5,196 | +23.0% |
| 2007 | 6,014 | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 6,879 | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 7,922 | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 8,940 | +12.8% |
| 2011 | 10,093 | +12.9% |
| 2012 | 9,401 | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 12,569 | +33.7% |
| 2014 | 13,636 | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 15,495 | +13.6% |
| 2016 | 13,507 | -12.8% |
| 2018 | 19,193 | +42.1% |
| 2019 | 21,545 | +12.3% |
| 2020 | 22,489 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 24,068 | +7.0% |
| 2025 | 26,628 | +10.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,047 | 4,223 | 7,922 | 5 |
| 2010s | 13,820 | 8,940 | 21,545 | 9 |
| 2020s | 24,395 | 22,489 | 26,628 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 30 North Macedonia 30,225 compare
- 31 Dominican Republic 30,072 compare
- 32 Bhutan 28,073 compare
- 34 India 22,220 compare
- 35 Philippines 17,605 compare
- 36 Thailand 16,698 compare
More work & labour data for Pakistan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.1692 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.1658 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.1724 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4553 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 160,228 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 146,712 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 259,090 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 251,911 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 511,001 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average monthly earnings of employees in Pakistan?
- Average monthly earnings of employees in Pakistan was 26,628 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average monthly earnings of employees recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 26,628 in 2025.
- What is the lowest average monthly earnings of employees recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,223 in 2005.
- How does Pakistan rank for average monthly earnings of employees?
- Pakistan ranks 33rd out of 99 countries with data for 2025.
- Is average monthly earnings of employees rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average monthly earnings of employees (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. The earnings of employees relate to the gross remuneration in cash and in kind paid to employees, as a rule at regular intervals, for time worked or work done together with remuneration for time not worked, such as annual vacation, other type of paid leave or holidays. Earnings exclude employers' contributions in respect of their employees paid to social security and pension schemes and also the benefits received by employees under these schemes. Earnings also exclude severance and termination pay. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.