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Average Audio and Video Equipment Technician Salary in Pakistan for 2026

An audio and video equipment technician in Pakistan earns about 574,200 PKR a year. That's 42% below the national average of 983,100 PKR.

Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Pakistan sit around 272,800 PKR a year, while the very top stretches to 909,300 PKR. Everything on this page is in Pakistani rupee (PKR, symbol ₨), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.

The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Pakistan, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.


How much does an audio and video equipment technician make in Pakistan?

Average salary
574,200 PKR
47,850 PKR per month
Lowest reported
272,800 PKR
22,733 PKR per month
Highest reported
909,300 PKR
75,775 PKR per month

A typical audio and video equipment technician working in Pakistan brings home around 47,850 PKR a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 272,800 PKR, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 909,300 PKR for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.

The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior audio and video equipment technician working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.


How audio and video equipment technician pay ranges in Pakistan

A good way to think about salary in Pakistan is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all audio and video equipment technicians in Pakistan earn less than 612,500 PKR a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".

Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 396,300 PKR (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 807,900 PKR (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of audio and video equipment technicians sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 272,800 PKR. The highest stretch to 909,300 PKR, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.

272,800
Low
612,500
Median
909,300
High
396,300
25th
807,900
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in PKR

Audio and video equipment technician pay by experience in Pakistan

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for an audio and video equipment technician in Pakistan, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical audio and video equipment technician salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    311,700 PKR
  • 2-5 Years
    +38% from previous
    430,000 PKR
  • 5-10 Years
    +43% from previous
    615,000 PKR
  • 10-15 Years
    +21% from previous
    746,600 PKR
  • 15-20 Years
    +5% from previous
    786,600 PKR
  • 20+ Years
    +9% from previous
    860,300 PKR

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 43%. That is the point at which a audio and video equipment technician typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.


Audio and video equipment technician pay by education in Pakistan

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving audio and video equipment technician pay in Pakistan. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.

Below is the average audio and video equipment technician salary in Pakistan broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • High School
    372,600 PKR
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +51% from previous
    563,300 PKR
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +50% from previous
    846,500 PKR

Audio and video equipment technician gender pay gap in Pakistan

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Pakistan is no exception. Male audio and video equipment technicians in Pakistan earn an average of 628,000 PKR a year, while female audio and video equipment technicians earn around 537,300 PKR. That works out to a 17% gap in favour of men, even when comparing people doing the same work.

A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.

Audio and Video Equipment Technician gender pay gap

14%

Men earn this much more than women on average in Pakistan.

Men 628,000 PKR
Women 537,300 PKR

Pay raises for an audio and video equipment technician in Pakistan

Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.

A typical worker doing this role in Pakistan sees a raise of about 10% every 19 months, which works out to roughly 6% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.

Across all jobs in Pakistan, the national average raise is around 8% every 19 months.

By industry

Industries with the highest pay raises in Pakistan:

  • Banking
    2%
  • Energy
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Travel
    1%
  • Construction
  • Education

By experience level

Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.

  • Junior Level
    3% - 5%
  • Mid-Career
  • Senior Level
  • Top Management

Audio and video equipment technician bonus rates in Pakistan

Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.

28%

28% of audio and video equipment technicians in Pakistan reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an audio and video equipment technician a low-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.

Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4% of base salary. The remaining 72% of audio and video equipment technicians reported no bonus at all over the same period.

Which careers pay bonuses in Pakistan

Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.

  • Finance
  • Architecture
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Marketing / Advertising
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Customer Service
  • Human Resources
  • Construction
  • Transport
  • Hospitality

Audio and video equipment technician: public vs private sector pay

Public-sector pay in Pakistan is about 12% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.

Public vs private pay gap

11%

Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Pakistan on average.

Public sector 1,023,400 PKR
Private sector 913,400 PKR

Audio and video equipment technician salary by city in Pakistan

Audio and video equipment technician pay is not even across Pakistan. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

  • Karachi
  • Lahore
  • Faisalabad
  • Rawalpindi
  • Multan
  • Hyderabad
  • Gujranwala
  • Peshawar
  • Islamabad
  • Bahawalpur
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
KarachiCity629,800 PKR669,100 PKR296,000-995,200 PKR
LahoreCity623,700 PKR598,600 PKR325,600-956,200 PKR
FaisalabadCity619,000 PKR642,800 PKR296,000-972,200 PKR
RawalpindiCity610,100 PKR574,200 PKR325,600-931,700 PKR
MultanCity582,700 PKR596,100 PKR283,700-908,200 PKR
HyderabadCity574,200 PKR529,600 PKR312,400-869,400 PKR
GujranwalaCity559,000 PKR559,000 PKR279,400-864,900 PKR
PeshawarCity553,800 PKR596,800 PKR254,700-878,900 PKR
IslamabadCity529,600 PKR562,200 PKR251,500-839,500 PKR
BahawalpurCity520,900 PKR491,000 PKR275,800-791,600 PKR
QuettaCity514,300 PKR504,400 PKR263,100-790,600 PKR
SargodhaCity502,200 PKR480,300 PKR261,300-767,400 PKR
SialkotCity492,700 PKR516,100 PKR239,000-778,200 PKR


Audio and Video Equipment Technician in Pakistan: FAQs

  • How much does an audio and video equipment technician make per month in Pakistan?

    An audio and video equipment technician in Pakistan earns about 47,850 PKR a month before tax, based on an annual average of 574,200 PKR.

  • What's the salary range for an audio and video equipment technician in Pakistan?

    Entry-level audio and video equipment technicians in Pakistan start near 272,800 PKR. Top-end pay reaches around 909,300 PKR. The middle 50% of earners sit between 396,300 and 807,900 PKR.

  • Is the median audio and video equipment technician salary in Pakistan higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 612,500 PKR, higher than the average of 574,200 PKR. Half of audio and video equipment technicians in Pakistan earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for audio and video equipment technicians in Pakistan?

    Men working as an audio and video equipment technician in Pakistan earn around 17% more than women on average (628,000 vs 537,300 PKR a year).

  • Do audio and video equipment technicians in Pakistan get bonuses?

    About 28% of audio and video equipment technicians in Pakistan reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4% of base salary.

  • Do audio and video equipment technicians earn more in the public or private sector in Pakistan?

    In Pakistan, the public sector pays an audio and video equipment technician about 12% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do audio and video equipment technicians in Pakistan get a pay raise?

    An audio and video equipment technician in Pakistan sees a raise of around 10% every 19 months, equivalent to roughly 6% a year.