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 5,616 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 20,436 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:
5,616 - 20,436 USD
10% earn less lthan 5,616 USD
10% earns more than 20,436 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 9,048
median 8,388
10% 4,920
25% 6,360
75% 10,992
90% 14,004
25-34
 
 
Average 11,964
median 10,572
10% 5,148
25% 7,320
75% 15,048
90% 20,460
35-44
 
 
Average 13,668
median 12,024
10% 5,772
25% 8,268
75% 17,220
90% 23,544
45-54
 
 
Average 12,864
median 11,112
10% 4,968
25% 7,392
75% 16,332
90% 22,836
55+
 
 
Average 11,844
median 10,428
10% 5,028
25% 7,176
75% 14,892
90% 20,364

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
12,600 USD
10,968 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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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
444 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,850 PGK
Anually salary
5,328 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
252 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,050 PGK
Anually salary
3,024 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
2,997 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
12,500 PGK
Anually salary
35,964 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
260 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,083 PGK
Anually salary
3,120 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
428 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,785 PGK
Anually salary
5,136 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
806 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,360 PGK
Anually salary
9,672 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
1,439 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
6,000 PGK
Anually salary
17,268 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
959 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,000 PGK
Anually salary
11,508 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
743 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,100 PGK
Anually salary
8,916 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
815 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
3,400 PGK
Anually salary
9,780 USD
Anually salary
40,800 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-04-02 21:50:10

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