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 23,436 PGK (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 85,236 PGK (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:
23K - 85K PGK
10% earn less lthan 23K PGK
10% earns more than 85K PGK
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Salary ranges

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

Salaries by age group

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

<24
 
 
Average 38K
median 35K
10% 21K
25% 27K
75% 46K
90% 58K
25-34
 
 
Average 50K
median 44K
10% 21K
25% 31K
75% 63K
90% 85K
35-44
 
 
Average 57K
median 50K
10% 24K
25% 34K
75% 72K
90% 98K
45-54
 
 
Average 54K
median 46K
10% 21K
25% 31K
75% 68K
90% 95K
55+
 
 
Average 49K
median 43K
10% 21K
25% 30K
75% 62K
90% 85K

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
52,572 PGK
45,720 PGK
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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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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