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The salary range of employees working in Papua New Guinea is, by default, in the range of 1,835.00 PGK (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 7,241.00 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
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
 
10% earn less lthan 1,835 PGK
10% earns more than 7,241 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 2,868
median 2,554
10% 1,285
25% 1,795
75% 3,585
90% 4,830
25-34
 
 
Average 4,081
median 3,432
10% 1,384
25% 2,180
75% 5,237
90% 7,539
35-44
 
 
Average 4,862
median 3,923
10% 1,334
25% 2,320
75% 6,318
90% 9,465
45-54
 
 
Average 4,493
median 3,563
10% 1,119
25% 2,042
75% 5,866
90% 8,929
55+
 
 
Average 4,077
median 3,357
10% 1,244
25% 2,055
75% 5,269
90% 7,741

Salaries by gender

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

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Men
4,523 PGK
4,145 PGK
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Papua New Guinea, men earn 9.1% more than women.

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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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
377 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,512 PGK
Anually salary
4,524 USD
Anually salary
18,144 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-03-26 11:30:35
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Paralegal - law student
Law & Legislation
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
479 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,920 PGK
Anually salary
5,748 USD
Anually salary
23,040 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-03-25 00:44:17
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HR Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
674 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
2,700 PGK
Anually salary
8,088 USD
Anually salary
32,400 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-03-24 14:54:04
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Graphic Designer
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
998 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,000 PGK
Anually salary
11,976 USD
Anually salary
48,000 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-03-15 10:56:01
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Logistics Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
225 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
900 PGK
Anually salary
2,700 USD
Anually salary
10,800 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-03-10 03:56:59
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Technical Support Specialist
Customer Support
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
424 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,697 PGK
Anually salary
5,088 USD
Anually salary
20,364 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-03-07 00:15:15
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IT/Technical Support Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
482 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,932 PGK
Anually salary
5,784 USD
Anually salary
23,184 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-03-06 07:11:48
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Architect
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
671 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
2,688 PGK
Anually salary
8,052 USD
Anually salary
32,256 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-03-06 03:01:57
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Health and Safety Officer
Security & Protection
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,577 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
6,317 PGK
Anually salary
18,924 USD
Anually salary
75,804 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-03-06 02:36:06
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Warehouseman
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Papua New Guinea
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
264 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,059 PGK
Anually salary
3,168 USD
Anually salary
12,708 PGK
ClockPosted: 2025-03-04 06:36:11