How much does an economist make in Pakistan?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 37,380 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,596
- Compared with the median pay in Pakistan
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Pakistan ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 134. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,875 |
| 135. Pakistan estimate | $1,596 |
| 136. Egypt estimate | $1,429 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AnthropologistRs 361,600
- HistorianRs 378,200
- PsychologistRs 402,000
- Social workerRs 357,900
- Religious professionalsRs 319,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Pakistan?
The median gross salary is Rs 37,380 a month, Rs 448,600 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 350,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 580,900.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Pakistan or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $1,596 in Pakistan, 78.2 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: Rs 448,600 a year against Rs 361,600 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate