Average Technical Engineer Salary in Pakistan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Technical Engineer salary for 2024 in Pakistan and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Pakistani rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the PKR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚จ.

How Much Does a Technical Engineer Make in Pakistan?

A Technical Engineer working in Pakistan will typically earn around 721,600 PKR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 340,000 PKR to the highest average salary of 1,138,300 PKR.

Average Annual Salary
721,600 PKR
Average Monthly Salary
60,133 PKR

Lowest Annual Salary
340,000 PKR
Lowest Monthly Salary
28,333 PKR

Highest Annual Salary
1,138,300 PKR
Highest Monthly Salary
94,858 PKR

These are average salaries for a Technical Engineer in Pakistan and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Technical Engineer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Technical Engineer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Technical Engineer Salaries in Pakistan

So we've looked at the average salaries a Technical Engineer will earn in Pakistan. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Technical Engineer can earn between 340,000 PKR and 1,138,300 PKR on average in Pakistan. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Technical Engineer in Pakistan is 765,100 PKR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 765,100 PKR, and 50% of the population earn more than 765,100 PKR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Technical Engineer salary in Pakistan, 25% of the population are earning less than 498,500 PKR while 75% of the population earn more than 498,500 PKR.

75% of the population earn less than 1,009,600 PKR, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,009,600 PKR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Technical Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Pakistan

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average technical engineer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Technical Engineer in Pakistan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 390,000 PKR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Technical Engineer salary would increase to 539,800 PKR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Technical Engineer, the average salary would be 767,400 PKR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 934,900 PKR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Technical Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 988,600 PKR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Technical Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,074,200 PKR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
390,000 PKR
2-5 Years +38%
539,800 PKR
5-10 Years +42%
767,400 PKR
10-15 Years +22%
934,900 PKR
15-20 Years +6%
988,600 PKR
20+ Years +9%
1,074,200 PKR

Technical Engineer Salary by Education Level in Pakistan

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Technical Engineer in Pakistan based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Technical Engineer in Pakistan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 539,800 PKR.

  • Master's Degree. A Technical Engineer in Pakistan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 988,600 PKR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
539,800 PKR
Master's Degree +83%
988,600 PKR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Pakistan is around 409,000 to 1,230,000 PKR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Technical Engineer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Pakistan, a male technical engineer will earn an average of 783,800 PKR, while a female technical engineer will earn around 672,600 PKR.

This means that a male technical engineer earns approximately 17% more than a female technical engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Pakistan

Male
783,800 PKR
Female -17%
672,600 PKR

Technical Engineer Average Pay Raise in Pakistan

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Technical Engineer in Pakistan is around 10% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Pakistan is around 8% every 19 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Technical Engineer in Pakistan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Pakistan for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Pakistan.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Technical Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Pakistan

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Technical Engineer is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Pakistan earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,023,400 PKR
Private Sector -12%
913,400 PKR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Technical Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Technical Engineer in Pakistan.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 836,800 PKR
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 683,400 PKR
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 957,800 PKR
Associate Engineer Engineering 772,900 PKR
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 504,500 PKR
Autocad Operator Engineering 555,800 PKR
Automation Engineer Engineering 864,900 PKR
Automation Engineer Engineering 934,900 PKR
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 785,400 PKR
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 816,900 PKR
BMS Engineer Engineering 828,400 PKR
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 471,700 PKR
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 807,900 PKR
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 869,400 PKR
CAD Designer Engineering 510,000 PKR
CAE Engineer Engineering 844,100 PKR
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 754,900 PKR
Chemical Engineer Engineering 885,000 PKR
Civil Drafter Engineering 535,900 PKR
Civil Engineer Engineering 907,100 PKR
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 899,100 PKR
Civil Technician Engineering 510,200 PKR
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 829,000 PKR
Communications Engineer Engineering 948,300 PKR
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 739,500 PKR
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 832,300 PKR
Contract Engineer Engineering 803,400 PKR
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 864,700 PKR
Controls Engineer Engineering 858,100 PKR
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 748,600 PKR
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 810,200 PKR
Design Engineer Engineering 869,400 PKR
Director of Engineering Engineering 1,655,500 PKR
Drafter Engineering 548,500 PKR
Drafting Manager Engineering 974,600 PKR
Drilling Engineer Engineering 795,700 PKR
Drilling Foreman Engineering 254,800 PKR
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 437,300 PKR
Electrical Engineer Engineering 960,900 PKR
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 1,212,800 PKR
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 904,700 PKR
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 425,100 PKR
Energy Engineer Engineering 907,100 PKR
Engine Assembler Engineering 377,200 PKR
Engineer Engineering 860,300 PKR
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 949,600 PKR
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 1,009,600 PKR
Engineering Consultant Engineering 1,166,500 PKR
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 1,172,800 PKR
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 786,600 PKR
Engineering Manager Engineering 1,168,700 PKR
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 1,235,600 PKR
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 1,476,700 PKR
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 965,000 PKR
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 1,011,500 PKR
Engineering Project Director Engineering 1,751,700 PKR
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 1,058,800 PKR
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 1,196,300 PKR
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 1,345,400 PKR
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 677,100 PKR
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 1,108,500 PKR
Engineering Technician Engineering 663,100 PKR
Engineering Technologist Engineering 675,100 PKR
Environmental Engineer Engineering 849,200 PKR
Equipment Engineer Engineering 762,400 PKR
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 1,175,700 PKR
Estimator Engineering 743,300 PKR
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 615,700 PKR
Fabricator Engineering 383,300 PKR
Facade Engineer Engineering 840,800 PKR
Fiber Analyst Engineering 483,400 PKR
Field Engineer Engineering 895,900 PKR
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 1,405,700 PKR
Fire Engineer Engineering 864,900 PKR
Fitter and Turner Engineering 266,000 PKR
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 1,021,800 PKR
Generation Engineer Engineering 860,300 PKR
Genetic Engineer Engineering 894,500 PKR
Geological Engineer Engineering 839,500 PKR
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 943,800 PKR
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 436,200 PKR
Highway Engineer Engineering 849,200 PKR
HSE Professional Engineering 791,600 PKR
HVAC Engineer Engineering 874,900 PKR
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 810,200 PKR
Industrial Engineer Engineering 846,500 PKR
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 814,100 PKR
Instrument Engineer Engineering 799,300 PKR
Instrument Technician Engineering 462,300 PKR
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 799,300 PKR
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 728,500 PKR
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 839,500 PKR
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 823,400 PKR
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 821,500 PKR
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 874,900 PKR
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 846,500 PKR
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 767,000 PKR
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 307,400 PKR
Maintenance Manager Engineering 810,200 PKR
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 838,100 PKR
Marine Engineer Engineering 844,600 PKR
Materials Engineer Engineering 791,600 PKR
Materials Researcher Engineering 807,900 PKR
Materials Technician Engineering 625,000 PKR
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 889,400 PKR
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 899,100 PKR
Mechanical Designer Engineering 701,400 PKR
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 918,600 PKR
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 1,168,700 PKR
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 807,900 PKR
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 948,300 PKR
Mining Engineer Engineering 808,000 PKR
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 934,900 PKR
Optical Engineer Engineering 829,000 PKR
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 419,400 PKR
PCB Assembler Engineering 301,800 PKR
Photonics Engineer Engineering 953,200 PKR
Photonics Technician Engineering 748,600 PKR
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 774,200 PKR
Piping Designer Engineering 440,200 PKR
Piping Engineer Engineering 792,900 PKR
Planning Engineer Engineering 847,000 PKR
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 421,400 PKR
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 896,700 PKR
Principal Engineer Engineering 819,000 PKR
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 874,900 PKR
Process Engineer Engineering 816,000 PKR
Process Operator Engineering 518,900 PKR
Product Development Engineer Engineering 917,200 PKR
Product Development Technician Engineering 642,800 PKR
Product Engineer Engineering 884,700 PKR
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 768,900 PKR
Production Engineer Engineering 832,300 PKR
Project Engineer Engineering 864,700 PKR
Proposal Manager Engineering 1,122,900 PKR
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 791,600 PKR
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 862,400 PKR
Rail Engineer Engineering 847,000 PKR
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 943,800 PKR
Robotics Engineer Engineering 962,900 PKR
Robotics Technician Engineering 671,000 PKR
Safety Engineer Engineering 810,200 PKR
Safety Inspector Engineering 663,100 PKR
Safety Manager Engineering 1,023,000 PKR
Safety Officer Engineering 424,300 PKR
Sales Engineer Engineering 927,000 PKR
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 774,200 PKR
Service Engineer Engineering 926,000 PKR
Solar Engineer Engineering 874,900 PKR
Staff Engineer Engineering 849,200 PKR
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 795,700 PKR
Stationary Engineer Engineering 743,300 PKR
Stress Engineer Engineering 795,700 PKR
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 810,200 PKR
Structural Designer Engineering 752,600 PKR
Structural Engineer Engineering 862,400 PKR
Structural Technician Engineering 545,300 PKR
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 825,900 PKR
Surveyor Engineering 623,700 PKR
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 420,100 PKR
Technical Assistant Engineering 419,400 PKR
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 739,500 PKR
Tender Engineer Engineering 765,100 PKR
Test Development Engineer Engineering 869,400 PKR
Test Engineer Engineering 799,300 PKR
Transportation Engineer Engineering 819,000 PKR
Validation Engineer Engineering 798,900 PKR
Verification Engineer Engineering 785,400 PKR
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 852,600 PKR
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 839,500 PKR
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 1,168,700 PKR
Work Planner Engineering 600,000 PKR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Pakistan, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Bahawalpur 656,800 PKR
Faisalabad 823,400 PKR
Gujranwala 757,600 PKR
Hyderabad 705,500 PKR
Islamabad 725,700 PKR
Karachi 832,300 PKR
Lahore 829,000 PKR
Multan 709,600 PKR
Peshawar 751,700 PKR
Quetta 704,300 PKR
Rawalpindi 743,300 PKR
Sargodha 691,200 PKR
Sialkot 618,800 PKR

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