Minimum Wage in Pakistan

The minimum wage for unskilled workers in Islamabad is Rs 40,700 a month from 1 July 2026, set in the federal budget. Each province sets its own: Sindh raised its rate to Rs 43,000, while Punjab’s last notified rate is Rs 40,000.

An hour ₨195.67

A week ₨9,392.31

A month ₨40,700 ≈ $147

A year ₨488,400

Islamabad, unskilled workers, since 1 July 2026. The legal rate is set a month (highlighted); the others assume 48 hours a week. All amounts are before tax.

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Pay an hour (PKR) Hours a week

A week: ₨9,392.31
A month: ₨40,700
A year: ₨488,400

Months are 52 weeks ÷ 12. Paid holidays, overtime premiums and extra monthly payments are not included.

Who is covered

Varies by region

Rates apply to adult and adolescent unskilled workers in industrial and commercial establishments. Skilled and semi-skilled workers have higher daily rates, and the Islamabad notification also sets Rs 196 an hour for domestic workers.

Next change

Rates are announced with each budget in June and take effect on 1 July. Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan had not notified their 2026-27 rates when we checked.

Checked 23 October 2026 against labour ministries, official gazettes and recent reporting. Your own minimum can depend on your age, sector, region or contract, so check with the labour authority or your union. This is a summary, not legal advice. Sources: WageIndicator: Minimum wage increased in Islamabad from 1 July 2026; ProPakistani: Sindh announces new minimum wage.

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