Salary data for country: Papua New Guinea
logo

Salaries in Papua New Guinea

The salary range of employees working in Papua New Guinea is, by default, in the range of 468.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 1,703.00 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:
468 - 1,703 USD
10% earn less lthan 468 USD
10% earns more than 1,703 USD
The displayed value has just informative character. Compare your salary with others to see more detailed information.

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 754
median 699
10% 410
25% 530
75% 916
90% 1,167
25-34
 
 
Average 997
median 881
10% 429
25% 610
75% 1,254
90% 1,705
35-44
 
 
Average 1,139
median 1,002
10% 481
25% 689
75% 1,435
90% 1,962
45-54
 
 
Average 1,072
median 926
10% 414
25% 616
75% 1,361
90% 1,903
55+
 
 
Average 987
median 869
10% 419
25% 598
75% 1,241
90% 1,697

Salaries by gender

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

Man icon
Men
1,050 USD
914 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.

gender icon
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
gender icon
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
gender icon
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
gender icon
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
gender icon
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
gender icon
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
gender icon
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
gender icon
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
gender icon
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
gender icon
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

Find out if you are being paid fairly

Get a free, personalized salary comparison.