Minimum wage in Pakistan
40,700.00 PKR per month1
per monthGeneral rate since July 1, 2026
Applies to: civil employees of the Federal Government (minimum wage / gross salary)
No scheduled increase on record.
1 rate in force
Rates by worker type, industry and employer size
The highest rate that fits the job applies.
| Applies to | Rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|
Civil employees of the Federal Government (minimum wage / gross salary)Source: Finance Division O.M. No.1(2)R5/2022-PT-0001 dated 21 August 2026The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that the Federal Government has been pleased to enhance with effect from 1 July, 2026 and till further orders, minimum wage/ gross salary from Rs.37,000/- to Rs.40,700/-
Verified September 26, 2026 | 40,700.00 PKR/ monthJuly 1, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
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5 jurisdictions
Jurisdictions within Pakistan
Open one for its own rates, rules and sources.
| Jurisdiction | General rate | Scale 0.00 PKR–50,000.00 PKR | Since | Next change | Special rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balochistan | 40,700.00 PKR/ monthPakistan | ||||
| Islamabad Capital Territory | 40,700.00 PKR/ month | July 1, 2026 | 5 | ||
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 1,538.46 PKR/ day | July 1, 2025 | |||
| Punjab (Pakistan) | 40,700.00 PKR/ monthPakistan | ||||
| Sindh | 43,000.00 PKR/ month | July 1, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Pakistan?
40,700.00 PKR per month since July 1, 2026.
Is the minimum wage in Pakistan increasing?
No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.
1 level of law
How this rate is resolved
The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.
Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:
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Pakistan sets 1 rule of its own. Year pages: 2026, 2027.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Since the 18th Amendment (2010) labour is a provincial subject; each province (and the Chief Commissioner for Islamabad Capital Territory) notifies a monthly minimum wage for unskilled workers under its own Minimum Wages Act, usually for the fiscal year from July 1, often weeks after the federal budget announces a figure. The federal row here is the Finance Division's minimum wage / gross salary for federal civil employees that implements the budget figure. Provincial and ICT rates are in child jurisdictions.
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