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Average Deputy CFO Salary in Pakistan for 2026

A deputy CFO in Pakistan earns about 1,777,700 PKR a year. That's 81% above 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 890,700 PKR a year, while the very top stretches to 2,759,700 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 a deputy CFO make in Pakistan?

Average salary
1,777,700 PKR
148,141 PKR per month
Lowest reported
890,700 PKR
74,225 PKR per month
Highest reported
2,759,700 PKR
229,975 PKR per month

A typical deputy CFO working in Pakistan brings home around 148,141 PKR a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 890,700 PKR, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 2,759,700 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 deputy CFO 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 deputy CFO 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 deputy CFOs in Pakistan earn less than 1,777,700 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 1,198,300 PKR (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 2,266,400 PKR (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of deputy CFOs sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 890,700 PKR. The highest stretch to 2,759,700 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.

890,700
Low
1,777,700
Median
2,759,700
High
1,198,300
25th
2,266,400
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in PKR

Deputy CFO pay by experience in Pakistan

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a deputy CFO 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 deputy CFO salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    1,065,800 PKR
  • 2-5 Years
    +33% from previous
    1,417,600 PKR
  • 5-10 Years
    +33% from previous
    1,882,700 PKR
  • 10-15 Years
    +20% from previous
    2,254,400 PKR
  • 15-20 Years
    +8% from previous
    2,435,600 PKR
  • 20+ Years
    +7% from previous
    2,605,500 PKR

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 0 - 2 Years to 2 - 5 Years, where pay rises by about 33%. That is the point at which a deputy CFO 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.


Deputy CFO pay by education in Pakistan

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving deputy CFO 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 deputy CFO salary in Pakistan broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • Certificate or Diploma
    1,417,600 PKR
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +36% from previous
    1,930,500 PKR
  • Master's Degree
    +29% from previous
    2,495,600 PKR

Deputy CFO gender pay gap in Pakistan

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Pakistan is no exception. Male deputy CFOs in Pakistan earn an average of 1,835,700 PKR a year, while female deputy CFOs earn around 1,703,200 PKR. That works out to a 8% 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.

Deputy CFO gender pay gap

7%

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

Men 1,835,700 PKR
Women 1,703,200 PKR

Pay raises for a deputy CFO 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 12% every 20 months, which works out to roughly 7% 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

Deputy CFO 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.

78%

78% of deputy CFOs in Pakistan reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a deputy CFO a high-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 5% to 8% of base salary. The remaining 22% of deputy CFOs 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

Deputy CFO: 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

Deputy CFO salary by city in Pakistan

Deputy CFO pay is not even across Pakistan. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

  • Faisalabad
  • Rawalpindi
  • Lahore
  • Karachi
  • Peshawar
  • Gujranwala
  • Quetta
  • Hyderabad
  • Multan
  • Bahawalpur
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
FaisalabadCity2,026,800 PKR1,858,200 PKR1,094,000-3,061,300 PKR
RawalpindiCity2,026,800 PKR2,146,100 PKR956,200-3,217,900 PKR
LahoreCity2,015,600 PKR1,942,700 PKR1,048,100-3,085,500 PKR
KarachiCity2,003,200 PKR2,003,200 PKR1,004,600-3,118,900 PKR
PeshawarCity1,930,500 PKR2,086,500 PKR890,700-3,071,100 PKR
GujranwalaCity1,930,500 PKR1,811,000 PKR1,023,000-2,928,100 PKR
QuettaCity1,825,000 PKR1,896,700 PKR875,000-2,854,700 PKR
HyderabadCity1,777,700 PKR1,741,800 PKR906,500-2,734,500 PKR
MultanCity1,777,700 PKR1,811,000 PKR868,400-2,759,700 PKR
BahawalpurCity1,765,300 PKR1,858,200 PKR825,900-2,782,600 PKR
IslamabadCity1,716,600 PKR1,716,600 PKR860,300-2,662,900 PKR
SialkotCity1,645,600 PKR1,510,400 PKR890,700-2,485,800 PKR
SargodhaCity1,645,600 PKR1,583,700 PKR858,100-2,519,500 PKR


Deputy CFO in Pakistan: FAQs

  • How much does a deputy CFO make per month in Pakistan?

    A deputy CFO in Pakistan earns about 148,141 PKR a month before tax, based on an annual average of 1,777,700 PKR.

  • What's the salary range for a deputy CFO in Pakistan?

    Entry-level deputy CFOs in Pakistan start near 890,700 PKR. Top-end pay reaches around 2,759,700 PKR. The middle 50% of earners sit between 1,198,300 and 2,266,400 PKR.

  • Is the median deputy CFO salary in Pakistan higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 1,777,700 PKR, higher than the average of 1,777,700 PKR. Half of deputy CFOs in Pakistan earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for deputy CFOs in Pakistan?

    Men working as a deputy CFO in Pakistan earn around 8% more than women on average (1,835,700 vs 1,703,200 PKR a year).

  • Do deputy CFOs in Pakistan get bonuses?

    About 78% of deputy CFOs in Pakistan reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 5% to 8% of base salary.

  • Do deputy CFOs earn more in the public or private sector in Pakistan?

    In Pakistan, the public sector pays a deputy CFO about 12% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do deputy CFOs in Pakistan get a pay raise?

    A deputy CFO in Pakistan sees a raise of around 12% every 20 months, equivalent to roughly 7% a year.