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Architecture Average Salaries in Pakistan 2024

How much money does a person working in Architecture make in Pakistan?


Average Monthly Salary
80,000 PKR
( 959,000 PKR yearly)

LOW
36,500
PKR
AVERAGE
80,000
PKR
HIGH
146,000
PKR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Architecture in Pakistan typically earns around 80,000 PKR. Salaries range from 36,500 PKR (lowest average) to 146,000 PKR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Architecture domain in Pakistan exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Architecture
3D Printing Architect80,500 PKR
Active Travel Planner68,300 PKR
Adaptive Reuse Architect85,500 PKR
Architect91,600 PKR
Architectural Designer92,800 PKR
Architectural Drafter37,700 PKR
Architectural Manager151,000 PKR
Architectural Technician55,000 PKR
Architectural Technologist55,800 PKR
Architecture Consultant131,000 PKR
Architecture Estimating Manager104,000 PKR
Architecture Specifications Writer36,500 PKR
Assistant Architectural Manager133,000 PKR
Biophilic Design Consultant86,700 PKR
Building Performance Analyst90,600 PKR
CAD Drafter41,200 PKR
CAD Manager94,100 PKR
Computational Designer79,900 PKR
Conservation Architect85,700 PKR
Design and Decoration Assistant39,700 PKR
Design Manager126,000 PKR
Digital Design Strategist91,900 PKR
Digital Fabrication Specialist84,700 PKR
Drafter38,600 PKR
Drafting Supervisor69,700 PKR
Facilities and Project Manager136,000 PKR
Facility Planner71,600 PKR
Furniture Designer79,600 PKR
Heritage Conservation Specialist59,500 PKR
Interior Architect75,000 PKR
Interior Decorator73,900 PKR
Interior Design Assistant34,600 PKR
Interior Designer74,700 PKR
Kitchen Designer48,700 PKR
Landscape Architect114,000 PKR
Landscape Artist65,800 PKR
Landscaper55,100 PKR
Lighting Designer67,000 PKR
Mapping Technician34,600 PKR
Mechanical Drafter45,000 PKR
Parametric Modeler72,600 PKR
Photogrammetrist38,900 PKR
Resilient Design Expert89,900 PKR
Smart City Planner98,800 PKR
Sustainability Architect109,000 PKR
Urban Data Analyst91,500 PKR
Urban Mobility Specialist86,600 PKR
Urban Planner91,500 PKR


Architecture Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Pakistan

Median and salary distribution Pakistan Architecture monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
83,500 PKR or more
10% of people earn
72,100 to 83,500 PKR
20% of people earn
47,100 PKR or less
65% of people earn
47,100 to 72,100 PKR
Minimum Salary
36,500 PKR
Median
76,400 PKR
Maximum
146,000 PKR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Architecture in Pakistan range from 36,500 PKR (starting average salary) to 146,000 PKR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Architecture is 76,400 PKR, implying that half of the workforce in Pakistan earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Architecture in Pakistan earn less than 61,500 PKR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 90,000 PKR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Architecture in Pakistan. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 47,100 PKR to 72,100 PKR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 47,100 PKR mark, while 10% ranged from 72,100 PKR to 83,500 PKR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 83,500 PKR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Architecture in Pakistan having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Architecture in Pakistan, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Pakistan costs anywhere from 410,000 PKR to 1,230,000 PKR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Architecture / Pakistan

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Architecture in Pakistan, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 24%.

Male
88,600 PKR
Female-20%
71,300 PKR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Pakistan for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Architecture / Pakistan

How much are annual salary increments in Pakistan for individuals working in Architecture? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Architecture in Pakistan are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 19 months.

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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Pakistan / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Pakistan is 5%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Architecture / Pakistan

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Pakistan Architecture
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22% of surveyed staff in Architecture reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 78% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
78%
No Bonus
22%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Architecture / Pakistan


460 PKR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Architecture in Pakistan is 460 PKR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Architecture in Pakistan is 210 PKR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Bahawalpur71,800 PKR
Faisalabad83,500 PKR
Gujranwala80,700 PKR
Hyderabad76,000 PKR
Islamabad74,700 PKR
Karachi86,400 PKR
Lahore84,900 PKR
Multan77,400 PKR
Peshawar79,200 PKR
Quetta73,100 PKR
Rawalpindi82,000 PKR
Sargodha70,100 PKR
Sialkot68,600 PKR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Pakistan is 12% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
76,500 PKR
Public Sector+12%
85,700 PKR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Architecture in Pakistan?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 76,400 PKR and 90,000 PKR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Architecture in Pakistan ranges from 36,500 PKR to 61,500 PKR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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