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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 1,993.00 PGK (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 6,974.00 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:
1,993 - 6,974 PGK
10% earn less lthan 1,993 PGK
10% earns more than 6,974 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 3,124
Median 2,900
10% 1,716
25% 2,206
75% 3,787
90% 4,806
25-34
 
 
Average 4,177
Median 3,691
10% 1,800
25% 2,555
75% 5,253
90% 7,149
35-44
 
 
Average 4,676
Median 4,083
10% 1,907
25% 2,771
75% 5,909
90% 8,153
45-54
 
 
Average 4,460
Median 3,862
10% 1,746
25% 2,583
75% 5,657
90% 7,888
55+
 
 
Average 4,135
Median 3,653
10% 1,788
25% 2,534
75% 5,195
90% 7,058

Salaries by gender

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

Man icon
Men
4,367 PGK
3,835 PGK
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Papua New Guinea, men earn 13.9% 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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Assistant
Administration
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,089 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,650 PGK
Anually salary
13,068 USD
Anually salary
55,800 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-09-02 23:09:24
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Administrative Worker
Administration
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
256 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,092 PGK
Anually salary
3,072 USD
Anually salary
13,104 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-09-02 04:57:31
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Administrative Worker
Administration
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
371 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,583 PGK
Anually salary
4,452 USD
Anually salary
18,996 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-09-01 15:36:07
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Administrative Worker
Administration
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
236 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,008 PGK
Anually salary
2,832 USD
Anually salary
12,096 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-09-01 04:41:58
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Project Manager
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
6 to 10 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: 2025-08-30 13:27:40
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Senior Sales Representative
Commerce
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
1,054 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,500 PGK
Anually salary
12,648 USD
Anually salary
54,000 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-08-25 06:31:42
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Machine Operator, Machinist
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
393 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,680 PGK
Anually salary
4,716 USD
Anually salary
20,160 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-08-25 05:57:15
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ICT-specialist
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
683 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
2,917 PGK
Anually salary
8,196 USD
Anually salary
35,004 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-08-21 00:38:40
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Receptionist
Administration
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
275 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,176 PGK
Anually salary
3,300 USD
Anually salary
14,112 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-08-20 02:28:19
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ICT Specialist
Telecommunications
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
625 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
2,667 PGK
Anually salary
7,500 USD
Anually salary
32,004 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-08-19 10:19:28

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