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 1,953.00 PGK (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 7,103.00 PGK (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:
1,953 - 7,103 PGK
10% earn less lthan 1,953 PGK
10% earns more than 7,103 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 3,146
median 2,915
10% 1,711
25% 2,210
75% 3,822
90% 4,866
25-34
 
 
Average 4,160
median 3,673
10% 1,791
25% 2,542
75% 5,229
90% 7,111
35-44
 
 
Average 4,751
median 4,180
10% 2,008
25% 2,874
75% 5,983
90% 8,183
45-54
 
 
Average 4,470
median 3,860
10% 1,729
25% 2,569
75% 5,675
90% 7,935
55+
 
 
Average 4,117
median 3,624
10% 1,746
25% 2,496
75% 5,176
90% 7,075

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
4,381 PGK
3,810 PGK
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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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Charge Nurse
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
328 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,400 PGK
Anually salary
3,936 USD
Anually salary
16,800 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-07-08 06:57:57
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Forester
Water Management, Forestry, Environment
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
315 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,344 PGK
Anually salary
3,780 USD
Anually salary
16,128 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-07-08 06:15:41
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Contract administrator
Administration
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
1,015 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,333 PGK
Anually salary
12,180 USD
Anually salary
51,996 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-07-08 02:54:21
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Product Marketing Manager
Commerce
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,972 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,417 PGK
Anually salary
23,664 USD
Anually salary
101,004 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-07-02 07:19:42
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Educator/Instructor/Carer
Education, Science & Research
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
631 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
2,694 PGK
Anually salary
7,572 USD
Anually salary
32,328 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-06-28 04:38:26
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ICT Specialist
Telecommunications
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
197 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
840 PGK
Anually salary
2,364 USD
Anually salary
10,080 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-06-25 04:37:59
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Economist
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
234 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,000 PGK
Anually salary
2,808 USD
Anually salary
12,000 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-06-22 12:16:17
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Electrical Engineer
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,929 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,232 PGK
Anually salary
23,148 USD
Anually salary
98,784 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-06-20 05:59:12
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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
434 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,850 PGK
Anually salary
5,208 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
246 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,050 PGK
Anually salary
2,952 USD
Anually salary
12,600 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-06-07 21:20:21

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