A person working in Human Resources in Nepal typically earns around 76,400 NPR per month. Salaries range from 32,400 NPR (lowest average) to 132,000 NPR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Human Resources careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Job Title | Average Salary |
Benefits Administrator | 53,300 NPR |
Benefits Analyst | 60,800 NPR |
Benefits Manager | 108,000 NPR |
Chief People Officer | 136,000 NPR |
Compensation Analyst | 60,900 NPR |
Compensation and Benefits Manager | 100,000 NPR |
Compensation and Benefits Officer | 44,500 NPR |
Compensation Manager | 108,000 NPR |
Corporate Director of Human Resources | 138,000 NPR |
Corporate Trainer | 66,100 NPR |
Employee Benefits Administrator | 71,400 NPR |
Employee Communications Manager | 93,500 NPR |
Employee Development Specialist | 85,100 NPR |
Employee Engagement Specialist | 86,600 NPR |
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator | 76,000 NPR |
Employee Performance Specialist | 66,800 NPR |
Employee Relations Manager | 89,300 NPR |
Employee Relations Practitioner | 92,400 NPR |
Employee Services Manager | 93,900 NPR |
Employment Advice Worker | 41,400 NPR |
Employment Interviewer | 59,200 NPR |
Employment Service Specialist | 51,400 NPR |
Employment Services Coordinator | 57,900 NPR |
Enrollment Counselor | 82,400 NPR |
Equal Opportunity Representative | 65,700 NPR |
Executive Human Capital Management | 127,000 NPR |
Executive Recruiter | 91,900 NPR |
Expatriate Administration Manager | 87,800 NPR |
Expatriate Administration Supervisor | 62,800 NPR |
Global Mobility Manager | 111,000 NPR |
Headhunter | 89,900 NPR |
Health Benefits Coordinator | 53,800 NPR |
HRIS Analyst | 45,700 NPR |
HRIS Manager | 76,000 NPR |
HRIS Supervisor | 45,900 NPR |
Human Resources Administration Specialist | 49,200 NPR |
Human Resources Administrator | 54,300 NPR |
Human Resources Advisor | 84,300 NPR |
Human Resources Analyst | 71,500 NPR |
Human Resources Assessor | 45,600 NPR |
Human Resources Assistant Manager | 96,000 NPR |
Human Resources Associate | 34,400 NPR |
Human Resources Consultant | 97,700 NPR |
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager | 74,500 NPR |
Human Resources Generalist | 61,900 NPR |
Human Resources Manager | 114,000 NPR |
Human Resources Officer | 45,800 NPR |
Human Resources Representative | 51,400 NPR |
Human Resources Section Head | 78,300 NPR |
Human Resources Superintendent | 45,600 NPR |
Human Resources Training Executive | 91,600 NPR |
Industrial Organizational Psychologist | 111,000 NPR |
Job Evaluation Specialist | 85,800 NPR |
Labor Relations Director | 100,000 NPR |
Labor Relations Manager | 95,500 NPR |
Labor Relations Specialist | 45,200 NPR |
Learning and Development Manager | 104,000 NPR |
Occupational Health and Safety Officer | 46,400 NPR |
Organizational Development Consultant | 98,200 NPR |
Organizational Development Manager | 103,000 NPR |
Organizational Development Specialist | 54,600 NPR |
Payroll Assistant | 41,600 NPR |
Payroll Supervisor | 50,700 NPR |
People Development Officer | 60,800 NPR |
Personnel Officer | 36,400 NPR |
Records Clerk | 31,000 NPR |
Records Manager | 53,200 NPR |
Recruiter | 92,800 NPR |
Recruiting Coordinator | 47,100 NPR |
Recruiting Manager | 113,000 NPR |
Recruitment Consultant | 85,000 NPR |
Recruitment Officer | 46,900 NPR |
Recruitment Supervisor | 75,000 NPR |
Research Associate | 39,800 NPR |
SAP Resource Manager | 93,800 NPR |
Talent Acquisition Specialist | 66,800 NPR |
Talent Management Officer | 56,400 NPR |
Training and Development Section Head | 91,400 NPR |
Training Executive | 98,700 NPR |
Training Officer | 45,200 NPR |
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Human Resources salaries in Nepal range from 32,400 NPR per month (starting average salary) to 132,000 NPR per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.
The median salary is 67,000 NPR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Human Resources are earning less than 67,000 NPR while the other half are earning more than 67,000 NPR. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Human Resources are earning less than 53,100 NPR while 75% of them are earning more than 53,100 NPR. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Human Resources are earning less than 78,700 NPR while 25% are earning more than 78,700 NPR.
We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 38,800 NPR to 59,800 NPR. Approximatly 20% fall under the 38,800 NPR cap. Ten percent of wages are from 59,800 NPR to 69,400 NPR. Only 5% of people grossed 69,400 NPR or more.
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 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.
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 degrees levels across many jobs, 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 cerificate 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.
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Nepal costs anywhere from 404,000 Nepalese Rupee(s) to 1,210,000 Nepalese Rupee(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 into 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 your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Nepal who work in Human Resources earn 7% more than their female counterparts on average.
Male | 78,700 NPR | |
Female | -7% | 73,300 NPR |
Human Resources professionals in Nepal are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 5% every 28 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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.
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
Banking | 7% | |
Energy | 5% | |
Information Technology | 3% | |
Healthcare | 1% | |
Travel | 8% | |
Construction | 6% | |
Education | 4% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Nepal for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
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.
Human Resources is considered to be a moderate bonus-based field. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
69% of surveyed staff in Human Resources reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 31% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 4% to 5% of their annual salary.
Received Bonus | 31% | |
No Bonus | 69% |
The most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
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.
The main two types of jobs | |
Revenue Generators | Supporting 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. |
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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.
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.
Average Salary 2019 | 69,600 NPR | |
Average Salary 2020 | +2% | 70,900 NPR |
Average Salary 2021 | +2% | 72,500 NPR |
Average Salary 2022 | +3% | 74,300 NPR |
Human Resources salaries in Nepal are rising in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 3% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.
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 fix 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.
This minimum pay rate per hour for a person in Nepal is 190 NPR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.
The average salary for Human Resources is 5% less than that of All Jobs.
City | Average Salary |
Kathmandu | 82,200 NPR |
Pokhara | 76,300 NPR |
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Nepal earn 10% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Private Sector | 78,300 NPR | |
Public Sector | +10% | 86,400 NPR |
A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 67,000 NPR and 78,700 NPR. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your final earnings.
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 salart after tax for every career.
The base salary for Human Resources in Nepal is ranges from 53,100 NPR to 78,700 NPR. 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 in a grain of salt.
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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