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Average Computer Scientist Salary in Bangladesh for 2026

A computer scientist in Bangladesh earns about 529,600 BDT a year. That's 70% above the national average of 311,700 BDT.

Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Bangladesh sit around 243,000 BDT a year, while the very top stretches to 843,600 BDT. Everything on this page is in Bangladeshi taka (BDT, 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 Bangladesh, 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 a computer scientist make in Bangladesh?

Average salary
529,600 BDT
44,133 BDT per month
Lowest reported
243,000 BDT
20,250 BDT per month
Highest reported
843,600 BDT
70,300 BDT per month

A typical computer scientist working in Bangladesh brings home around 44,133 BDT a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 243,000 BDT, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 843,600 BDT 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 computer scientist 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 computer scientist pay ranges in Bangladesh

A good way to think about salary in Bangladesh is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all computer scientists in Bangladesh earn less than 571,300 BDT 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 367,900 BDT (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 765,100 BDT (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of computer scientists sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 243,000 BDT. The highest stretch to 843,600 BDT, 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.

243,000
Low
571,300
Median
843,600
High
367,900
25th
765,100
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in BDT

Computer scientist pay by experience in Bangladesh

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a computer scientist in Bangladesh, 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 computer scientist salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    275,500 BDT
  • 2-5 Years
    +34% from previous
    369,900 BDT
  • 5-10 Years
    +47% from previous
    545,300 BDT
  • 10-15 Years
    +22% from previous
    667,400 BDT
  • 15-20 Years
    +9% from previous
    727,400 BDT
  • 20+ Years
    +8% from previous
    785,400 BDT

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 47%. That is the point at which a computer scientist 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.


Computer scientist pay by education in Bangladesh

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving computer scientist pay in Bangladesh. 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 computer scientist salary in Bangladesh broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • Bachelor's Degree
    313,700 BDT
  • Master's Degree
    +58% from previous
    496,100 BDT
  • PhD
    +68% from previous
    832,100 BDT

Computer scientist gender pay gap in Bangladesh

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Bangladesh is no exception. Male computer scientists in Bangladesh earn an average of 580,600 BDT a year, while female computer scientists earn around 478,000 BDT. That works out to a 21% 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.

Computer Scientist gender pay gap

18%

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

Men 580,600 BDT
Women 478,000 BDT

Pay raises for a computer scientist in Bangladesh

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 Bangladesh sees a raise of about 9% every 29 months, which works out to roughly 4% 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 Bangladesh, the national average raise is around 5% every 28 months.

By industry

Industries with the highest pay raises in Bangladesh:

  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Travel
  • 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

Computer scientist bonus rates in Bangladesh

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.

43%

43% of computer scientists in Bangladesh reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a computer scientist 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 2% to 7% of base salary. The remaining 57% of computer scientists reported no bonus at all over the same period.

Which careers pay bonuses in Bangladesh

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

Computer scientist: public vs private sector pay

Public-sector pay in Bangladesh is about 25% 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

20%

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

Public sector 345,700 BDT
Private sector 277,400 BDT

Computer scientist salary by city in Bangladesh

Computer scientist pay is not even across Bangladesh. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

  • Dhaka
  • Chittagong
  • Rajshahi
  • Khulna
  • Bogra
  • Sylhet
  • Barisal
  • Jessore
  • Coxs Bazar
  • Jamalpur
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
DhakaCity573,500 BDT595,300 BDT275,800-902,100 BDT
ChittagongCity563,000 BDT528,600 BDT299,500-855,200 BDT
RajshahiCity548,500 BDT568,500 BDT263,100-861,300 BDT
KhulnaCity539,800 BDT518,300 BDT281,500-823,400 BDT
BograCity525,700 BDT492,700 BDT279,400-799,300 BDT
SylhetCity518,300 BDT559,000 BDT239,000-823,900 BDT
BarisalCity510,200 BDT552,400 BDT233,900-814,100 BDT
JessoreCity498,500 BDT498,500 BDT247,800-769,500 BDT
Coxs BazarCity489,600 BDT499,300 BDT239,000-761,400 BDT
JamalpurCity476,600 BDT437,900 BDT257,700-721,600 BDT
ChandpurCity467,100 BDT459,700 BDT238,900-721,600 BDT
St. MartinCity457,300 BDT485,300 BDT214,000-722,100 BDT


Computer Scientist in Bangladesh: FAQs

  • How much does a computer scientist make per month in Bangladesh?

    A computer scientist in Bangladesh earns about 44,133 BDT a month before tax, based on an annual average of 529,600 BDT.

  • What's the salary range for a computer scientist in Bangladesh?

    Entry-level computer scientists in Bangladesh start near 243,000 BDT. Top-end pay reaches around 843,600 BDT. The middle 50% of earners sit between 367,900 and 765,100 BDT.

  • Is the median computer scientist salary in Bangladesh higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 571,300 BDT, higher than the average of 529,600 BDT. Half of computer scientists in Bangladesh earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for computer scientists in Bangladesh?

    Men working as a computer scientist in Bangladesh earn around 21% more than women on average (580,600 vs 478,000 BDT a year).

  • Do computer scientists in Bangladesh get bonuses?

    About 43% of computer scientists in Bangladesh reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7% of base salary.

  • Do computer scientists earn more in the public or private sector in Bangladesh?

    In Bangladesh, the public sector pays a computer scientist about 25% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do computer scientists in Bangladesh get a pay raise?

    A computer scientist in Bangladesh sees a raise of around 9% every 29 months, equivalent to roughly 4% a year.