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 5,568 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 20,256 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total annual 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:
5,568 - 20,256 USD
10% earn less lthan 5,568 USD
10% earns more than 20,256 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 8,976
median 8,316
10% 4,884
25% 6,300
75% 10,896
90% 13,884
25-34
 
 
Average 11,868
median 10,476
10% 5,112
25% 7,248
75% 14,916
90% 20,280
35-44
 
 
Average 13,548
median 11,916
10% 5,724
25% 8,196
75% 17,064
90% 23,340
45-54
 
 
Average 12,756
median 11,004
10% 4,932
25% 7,332
75% 16,188
90% 22,632
55+
 
 
Average 11,748
median 10,332
10% 4,980
25% 7,116
75% 14,760
90% 20,184

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
12,492 USD
10,872 USD
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Papua New Guinea, men earn 14.9% more than women.

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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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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Paralegal - law student
Law & Legislation
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
456 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,920 PGK
Anually salary
5,472 USD
Anually salary
23,040 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-03-25 00:44:17

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