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 5,580 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 20,292 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:
5,580 - 20,292 USD
10% earn less lthan 5,580 USD
10% earns more than 20,292 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 8,988
median 8,328
10% 4,884
25% 6,312
75% 10,920
90% 13,896
25-34
 
 
Average 11,880
median 10,488
10% 5,112
25% 7,260
75% 14,940
90% 20,316
35-44
 
 
Average 13,572
median 11,940
10% 5,736
25% 8,208
75% 17,088
90% 23,376
45-54
 
 
Average 12,768
median 11,028
10% 4,932
25% 7,344
75% 16,212
90% 22,668
55+
 
 
Average 11,760
median 10,356
10% 4,992
25% 7,128
75% 14,784
90% 20,208

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
12,516 USD
10,884 USD
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Papua New Guinea, men earn 15.0% 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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Payroll Clerk
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
440 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,850 PGK
Anually salary
5,280 USD
Anually salary
22,200 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-06-11 00:25:09
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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
2,976 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
12,500 PGK
Anually salary
35,712 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
258 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,083 PGK
Anually salary
3,096 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
425 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,785 PGK
Anually salary
5,100 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
800 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,360 PGK
Anually salary
9,600 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
1,428 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
6,000 PGK
Anually salary
17,136 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
952 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,000 PGK
Anually salary
11,424 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
738 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,100 PGK
Anually salary
8,856 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
809 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,400 PGK
Anually salary
9,708 USD
Anually salary
40,800 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-04-02 21:50:10

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