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 465.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 1,691.00 USD (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:
465 - 1,691 USD
10% earn less lthan 465 USD
10% earns more than 1,691 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 749
median 694
10% 407
25% 526
75% 910
90% 1,158
25-34
 
 
Average 990
median 874
10% 426
25% 605
75% 1,245
90% 1,693
35-44
 
 
Average 1,131
median 995
10% 478
25% 684
75% 1,424
90% 1,948
45-54
 
 
Average 1,064
median 919
10% 411
25% 612
75% 1,351
90% 1,889
55+
 
 
Average 980
median 863
10% 416
25% 594
75% 1,232
90% 1,684

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
1,043 USD
907 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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