How much does a software programmer make in Pakistan?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 34,790 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,485
- Compared with the median pay in Pakistan
- 1.3 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. Switzerland estimate | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 134. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,745 |
| 135. Pakistan estimate | $1,485 |
| 136. Egypt estimate | $1,330 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analystRs 458,500
- Software developerRs 452,200
- Web developerRs 417,900
- Software testerRs 431,600
- Data administratorRs 423,200
- Systems administratorRs 421,800
- Networks engineerRs 438,000
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classifiedRs 439,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software programmer make a month in Pakistan?
The median gross salary is Rs 34,790 a month, Rs 417,500 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 334,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 503,700.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $113,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in Pakistan or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $1,485 in Pakistan, 67.6 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: Rs 458,500 a year against Rs 417,500 for a software programmer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate