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Average HVAC Mechanic Salary in Pakistan for 2026

An HVAC mechanic in Pakistan earns about 273,000 PKR a year. That's 72% 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 136,100 PKR a year, while the very top stretches to 431,100 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 HVAC mechanic make in Pakistan?

Average salary
273,000 PKR
22,750 PKR per month
Lowest reported
136,100 PKR
11,341 PKR per month
Highest reported
431,100 PKR
35,925 PKR per month

A typical HVAC mechanic working in Pakistan brings home around 22,750 PKR a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 136,100 PKR, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 431,100 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 HVAC mechanic 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 HVAC mechanic 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 HVAC mechanics in Pakistan earn less than 281,500 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 187,300 PKR (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 361,500 PKR (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of HVAC mechanics sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 136,100 PKR. The highest stretch to 431,100 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.

136,100
Low
281,500
Median
431,100
High
187,300
25th
361,500
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in PKR

HVAC mechanic pay by experience in Pakistan

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for an HVAC mechanic 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 HVAC mechanic salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    159,400 PKR
  • 2-5 Years
    +28% from previous
    204,000 PKR
  • 5-10 Years
    +38% from previous
    282,300 PKR
  • 10-15 Years
    +25% from previous
    351,900 PKR
  • 15-20 Years
    +7% from previous
    377,200 PKR
  • 20+ Years
    +6% from previous
    401,300 PKR

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 38%. That is the point at which a HVAC mechanic 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.


HVAC mechanic pay by education in Pakistan

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

  • High School
    204,000 PKR
  • Certificate or Diploma
    +44% from previous
    294,300 PKR
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +37% from previous
    404,600 PKR

HVAC mechanic gender pay gap in Pakistan

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Pakistan is no exception. Male HVAC mechanics in Pakistan earn an average of 290,800 PKR a year, while female HVAC mechanics earn around 252,300 PKR. That works out to a 15% 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.

HVAC Mechanic gender pay gap

13%

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

Men 290,800 PKR
Women 252,300 PKR

Pay raises for an HVAC mechanic 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 8% every 20 months, which works out to roughly 5% 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

HVAC mechanic 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.

26%

26% of HVAC mechanics in Pakistan reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an HVAC mechanic 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 74% of HVAC mechanics 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

HVAC mechanic: 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

HVAC mechanic salary by city in Pakistan

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

  • Lahore
  • Rawalpindi
  • Karachi
  • Peshawar
  • Faisalabad
  • Gujranwala
  • Hyderabad
  • Islamabad
  • Multan
  • Quetta
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
LahoreCity307,400 PKR330,700 PKR138,800-485,200 PKR
RawalpindiCity296,000 PKR301,600 PKR146,200-464,400 PKR
KarachiCity294,700 PKR301,300 PKR142,300-459,300 PKR
PeshawarCity288,700 PKR314,500 PKR134,600-462,300 PKR
FaisalabadCity288,100 PKR273,000 PKR150,000-436,200 PKR
GujranwalaCity281,500 PKR283,700 PKR139,100-436,200 PKR
HyderabadCity275,500 PKR265,000 PKR142,300-424,300 PKR
IslamabadCity273,000 PKR281,500 PKR136,100-431,100 PKR
MultanCity267,100 PKR290,800 PKR125,100-425,100 PKR
QuettaCity254,800 PKR246,200 PKR134,600-390,000 PKR
BahawalpurCity254,700 PKR259,100 PKR124,400-396,300 PKR
SargodhaCity246,500 PKR266,000 PKR114,820-392,300 PKR
SialkotCity231,000 PKR218,900 PKR120,040-351,900 PKR


HVAC Mechanic in Pakistan: FAQs

  • How much does an HVAC mechanic make per month in Pakistan?

    An HVAC mechanic in Pakistan earns about 22,750 PKR a month before tax, based on an annual average of 273,000 PKR.

  • What's the salary range for an HVAC mechanic in Pakistan?

    Entry-level HVAC mechanics in Pakistan start near 136,100 PKR. Top-end pay reaches around 431,100 PKR. The middle 50% of earners sit between 187,300 and 361,500 PKR.

  • Is the median HVAC mechanic salary in Pakistan higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 281,500 PKR, higher than the average of 273,000 PKR. Half of HVAC mechanics in Pakistan earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for HVAC mechanics in Pakistan?

    Men working as an HVAC mechanic in Pakistan earn around 15% more than women on average (290,800 vs 252,300 PKR a year).

  • Do HVAC mechanics in Pakistan get bonuses?

    About 26% of HVAC mechanics in Pakistan reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4% of base salary.

  • Do HVAC mechanics earn more in the public or private sector in Pakistan?

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

  • How often do HVAC mechanics in Pakistan get a pay raise?

    An HVAC mechanic in Pakistan sees a raise of around 8% every 20 months, equivalent to roughly 5% a year.