Salary data for country: Papua New Guinea
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Salaries in Papua New Guinea

The salary range of employees working in Papua New Guinea is, by default, in the range of 464.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 1,688.00 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Gross salary in Papua New Guinea is
80% of people earn:
464 - 1,688 USD
10% earn less lthan 464 USD
10% earns more than 1,688 USD
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Salary ranges

Distribution of employees in Papua New Guinea into salary brackets in USD.

Salaries by age group

Average salary and range in Papua New Guinea by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 748
median 693
10% 407
25% 525
75% 908
90% 1,157
25-34
 
 
Average 989
median 873
10% 426
25% 604
75% 1,243
90% 1,690
35-44
 
 
Average 1,129
median 993
10% 477
25% 683
75% 1,422
90% 1,945
45-54
 
 
Average 1,063
median 917
10% 411
25% 611
75% 1,349
90% 1,886
55+
 
 
Average 979
median 861
10% 415
25% 593
75% 1,230
90% 1,682

Salaries by gender

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Papua New Guinea (USD).

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Men
1,041 USD
906 USD
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Papua New Guinea, men earn 14.9% more than women.

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser
Commerce
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
250 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,050 PGK
Anually salary
3,000 USD
Anually salary
12,600 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-06-07 21:20:21
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Assistant Financial Controller
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,971 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
12,500 PGK
Anually salary
35,652 USD
Anually salary
150,000 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-06-04 02:48:01
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Welder
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
257 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,083 PGK
Anually salary
3,084 USD
Anually salary
12,996 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-05-23 03:10:17
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Carpenter
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
424 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,785 PGK
Anually salary
5,088 USD
Anually salary
21,420 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-05-18 20:59:34
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Optometrist
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
799 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,360 PGK
Anually salary
9,588 USD
Anually salary
40,320 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-05-09 07:24:30
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IT System Administrator
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
1,426 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
6,000 PGK
Anually salary
17,112 USD
Anually salary
72,000 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-04-30 09:36:47
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Department Manager
Banking
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
951 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,000 PGK
Anually salary
11,412 USD
Anually salary
48,000 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-04-29 04:36:04
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Sales Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
737 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,100 PGK
Anually salary
8,844 USD
Anually salary
37,200 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-04-21 12:22:05
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HR Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
808 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,400 PGK
Anually salary
9,696 USD
Anually salary
40,800 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-04-02 21:50:10
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Ambulance Driver
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
359 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,512 PGK
Anually salary
4,308 USD
Anually salary
18,144 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-03-26 11:30:35

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