🇵🇬 Salary Updated March 5, 2026

Top Earners: Papua New Guinea

Discover the highest paying professions and salary benchmarks across the region. Make informed career decisions with real-time data.

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Highest Paying Jobs Ranked

RankJob TitleAvg. Salary / year (PGK)Income Tier
1701
CT Technologist
Health and Medical
47,120 PGK Middle 40%
1702
HRIS Manager
Human Resources
47,120 PGK Middle 40%
1703
Animal Breeder
Pet Care
47,120 PGK Middle 40%
1704
Chemical Process Technician
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
47,120 PGK Middle 40%
1705
Laboratory Researcher
Science and Technical Services
47,120 PGK Middle 40%
1706
Financial Reporting Consultant
Accounting and Finance
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1707
Creative Director
Advertising / Graphic Design / Events
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1708
Exhibit Display Manager
Advertising / Graphic Design / Events
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1709
Flight Planner
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1710
Security Service Engineer
Electrical and Electronics Trades
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1711
Genetic Engineer
Engineering
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1712
Mechanical Design Engineer
Engineering
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1713
Regional Field Engineer
Engineering
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1714
Nurse Midwife
Health and Medical
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1715
Web Security Administrator
Information Technology
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1716
Online Marketing Analyst
Marketing
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1717
Maintenance Engineer
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1718
Head Gymnastics Instructor
Recreation and Sports
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1719
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Science and Technical Services
46,980 PGK Middle 40%
1720
Medical Auditor
Insurance
46,880 PGK Middle 40%
1721
Team Leader
Marketing
46,880 PGK Middle 40%
1722
Photography Production Supervisor
Photography
46,880 PGK Middle 40%
1723
Chemical Engineer
Science and Technical Services
46,880 PGK Middle 40%
1724
Education Consultant
Teaching / Education
46,880 PGK Middle 40%
1725
Flight Simulation Engineer
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1726
Electronics Instructor
Electrical and Electronics Trades
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1727
Automation Engineer
Engineering
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1728
CAD Design Engineer
Engineering
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1729
Photonics Engineer
Engineering
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1730
Fine Dining Cook
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1731
VAT Fraud Investigator
Government and Defence
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1732
Admitting Manager
Health and Medical
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1733
Healthcare Data Analyst
Health and Medical
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1734
Insurance Examiner
Insurance
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1735
Electronic Publisher
Publishing and Printing
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1736
Category Leader
Purchasing and Inventory
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1737
Sales Consultant
Sales Retail and Wholesale
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1738
Academic Specialist
Teaching / Education
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1739
Student Development Specialist
Teaching / Education
46,840 PGK Middle 40%
1740
Payroll Administrator
Accounting and Finance
46,720 PGK Middle 40%
1741
Advertising Team Leader
Advertising / Graphic Design / Events
46,720 PGK Middle 40%
1742
Field Service Engineer
Electrical and Electronics Trades
46,720 PGK Middle 40%
1743
Account Coordinator
Executive and Management
46,720 PGK Middle 40%
1744
Director of Photography
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
46,720 PGK Middle 40%
1745
Category Management Specialist
Purchasing and Inventory
46,720 PGK Middle 40%
1746
Child Care Assistant Director
Care Giving and Child Care
46,400 PGK Middle 40%
1747
Electrical Engineer
Engineering
46,400 PGK Middle 40%
1748
Data Quality Analyst
Information Technology
46,400 PGK Middle 40%
1749
Network Analyst
Information Technology
46,400 PGK Middle 40%
1750
Compliance Examiner
Insurance
46,400 PGK Middle 40%
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