Pakistan is currently a third-world country which means that many kids and adults are looking for jobs so they can support themselves and their families. One of the most frequently asked questions relating to careers is about salaries. This is why we have compiled this list about the average salary of different occupations in Pakistan.
One of the most highly respected jobs in Pakistan is a doctor/physician. The salary depends on multiple factors including where you are practicing, your specialty, and whether you are working for the government or as a private doctor. You can earn anywhere from 50,000 PKR to 1,000,000 per month and above depending on how long you have been practicing as a doctor. As your expertise and experience increase so does the salary you receive.
Engineers are also very respected generally amongst Pakistanis. In fact, many parents urge their children to become engineers. Though there are many types when people are referring to engineers they are generally referring to software or mechanical engineers. Depending on which one is being talked about the average salary varies. For a software engineer, the average can range from 60,000 PKR to a little over 3,00,000 PKR. For a mechanical engineer, the average remains around 55,000 PKR but can go until 250,000! However, all of these values are to be taken with a grain of salt as they are dependent on factors like experience, skill, and your employer.
The human resources (HR) department is one that is tasked with the job of finding, reviewing, interviewing, and training job applicants. This is only a small part of what the HR department does. They oversee policies and procedures relating to their employees and organization. The average salary rounds up to around 70,000 PKR per month. The salary is directly related to how long the person has been working.
- ACCOUNTANT
An accountant’s job revolves around performing financial calculations for companies in a wide variety of fields. Their tasks can range from creating sales and cash flow reports to managing budgets. The lowest salary can drop as low as 45,500 PKR to the highest pays which round up to 4,00,000 PKR.
- PROFESSORS
Being a professor at any university requires a number of qualifications; however, it all depends on which educational institute you plan to work for. A number of universities are constantly looking for good professors including the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), the University of Engineering & Technology (UET), and many more. Depending on which university you work at, the salary can range from 80,000 PKR to 250,000 PKR.
