Average Salary in Nepal 2023
How much money does a person working in Nepal make?
LOW
20,400
NPR AVERAGE
80,700
NPR HIGH
360,000
NPR
A person working in Nepal typically earns around 80,700 NPR per month. Salaries range from 20,400 NPR (lowest average) to 360,000 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 careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Nepal
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Salaries in Nepal range from 20,400 NPR per month (minimum salary) to 360,000 NPR per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).
Median Salary
The median salary is 84,000 NPR per month, which means that half (50%) of the population are earning less than 84,000 NPR while the other half are earning more than 84,000 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.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population are earning less than 47,000 NPR while 75% of them are earning more than 47,000 NPR. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population are earning less than 231,000 NPR while 25% are earning more than 231,000 NPR.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
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
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
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.
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
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.
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 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.
Salary Comparison By Gender
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 earn 7% more than their female counterparts on avergae across all sectors.
| Male | 84,400 NPR | |
| Female | -7% | 78,700 NPR |
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Nepal
How much are annual salary increments in Nepal? How often do employees get salary raises?
Nepal
Employees in Nepal are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 4% 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.
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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| 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.
Average Salary Increase Rate by Experience Level
| Junoir Level | 3% - 5% | |
| Mid-Career | 6% - 9% | |
| Senior Level | 10% - 15% | |
| Top Management | 15% - 20% |
The difference in increment rates is somehow justified because employers put more effort to retain more experienced staff since they are harder to acquire than less experienced ones.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Nepal
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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63% of surveyed staff in Nepal reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 37% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 37% | |
| No Bonus | 63% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe 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.
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.
Bonus Rates Comparison by Career Field
| Finance | High | |
| Architecture | High | |
| Sales | High | |
| Business Development | High | |
| Marketing / Advertising | High | |
| Information Technology | Moderate | |
| Healthcare | Moderate | |
| Insurance | Moderate | |
| Customer Service | Moderate | |
| Human Resources | Moderate | |
| Construction | Low | |
| Transport | Low | |
| Hospitality | Low |
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
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. |
Example: | Example: |
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.
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.
Salaries for specific job categories
Choose a job category to explore specific salary details
Accounting and FinanceAdministration / Reception / SecretarialAdvertising / Grapic Design / EventsAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / DefenseArchitectureAutomotiveBankingBilingualBusiness PlanningCare Giving and Child CareCleaning and HousekeepingConstruction / Building / InstallationCounselingCourier / Delivery / Transport / DriversCustomer Service and Call CenterElectrical and Electronics TradesEngineeringEnvironmentalExecutive and ManagementFacilities / Maintenance / RepairFactory and ManufacturingFashion and ApparelFitness / Hair / BeautyFood / Hospitality / Tourism / CateringFundraising and Non ProfitGardening / Farming / FishingGovernment and DefenceHealth and MedicalHuman ResourcesImport and ExportIndependent JobsInformation TechnologyInsuranceLaw Enforcement / Security / FireLegalMarketingMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / EntertainmentOil / Gas / Energy / MiningPet CarePharmaceutical and BiotechnologyPhotographyPublic RelationsPublishing and PrintingPurchasing and InventoryQuality Control and ComplianceReal EstateRecreation and SportsSales Retail and WholesaleScience and Technical ServicesTeaching / EducationTelecommunicationSalaries for popular jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Accounting and Finance | |
| Accountant | 57,800 NPR |
| Accounting Assistant | 43,200 NPR |
| Accounting Manager | 120,000 NPR |
| Bookkeeper | 36,000 NPR |
| Chartered Accountant | 70,100 NPR |
| Corporate Treasurer | 111,000 NPR |
| Financial Analyst | 103,000 NPR |
| Financial Manager | 160,000 NPR |
| Internal Auditor | 73,000 NPR |
Administration / Reception / Secretarial | |
| Administrative Assistant | 42,500 NPR |
| Office Manager | 67,900 NPR |
| Receptionist | 29,200 NPR |
| Secretary | 35,300 NPR |
Advertising / Grapic Design / Events | |
| Art Director | 78,600 NPR |
| Creative Director | 83,100 NPR |
| Graphic Designer | 50,600 NPR |
| Photographer | 44,700 NPR |
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense | |
| Aerospace Engineer | 103,000 NPR |
| Air Traffic Controller | 84,400 NPR |
| Flight Attendant | 53,800 NPR |
| Pilot | 142,000 NPR |
Architecture | |
| Architect | 99,500 NPR |
| CAD Drafter | 42,400 NPR |
Automotive | |
| Mechanic | 30,300 NPR |
| Service Advisor | 55,800 NPR |
Banking | |
| Bank Branch Manager | 144,000 NPR |
| Teller | 29,300 NPR |
Bilingual | |
| Teacher | 62,400 NPR |
| Translator | 70,100 NPR |
Business Planning | |
| Business Analyst | 103,000 NPR |
| Business Development Manager | 132,000 NPR |
| Project Manager | 87,800 NPR |
Care Giving and Child Care | |
| Nanny | 33,600 NPR |
| Nursery Teacher | 30,100 NPR |
Construction / Building / Installation | |
| Civil Engineer | 73,600 NPR |
| Construction Project Manager | 131,000 NPR |
| Health and Safety Officer | 35,600 NPR |
Customer Service and Call Center | |
| Call Center Representative | 28,900 NPR |
| Customer Service Manager | 110,000 NPR |
| Customer Service Representative | 29,200 NPR |
Engineering | |
| Electrical Engineer | 74,800 NPR |
| Engineer | 72,100 NPR |
| Mechanical Engineer | 77,600 NPR |
Executive and Management | |
| Chief Executive Officer | 182,000 NPR |
| Chief Financial Officer | 167,000 NPR |
| General Manager | 143,000 NPR |
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering | |
| Chef | 51,800 NPR |
| Executive Chef | 60,000 NPR |
| Hotel Manager | 145,000 NPR |
| Travel Agent | 48,700 NPR |
| Waiter / Waitress | 25,600 NPR |
Health and Medical | |
| Dentist | 185,000 NPR |
| Dietitian | 151,000 NPR |
| Laboratory Technician | 61,600 NPR |
| Nurse | 60,200 NPR |
Human Resources | |
| Human Resources Manager | 114,000 NPR |
| Human Resources Officer | 45,800 NPR |
Information Technology | |
| Computer Technician | 64,000 NPR |
| Database Administrator | 80,000 NPR |
| Developer / Programmer | 76,700 NPR |
| Information Technology Manager | 133,000 NPR |
| Network Engineer | 68,700 NPR |
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire | |
| Police Officer | 45,800 NPR |
Legal | |
| Attorney | 158,000 NPR |
| Legal Assistant | 40,500 NPR |
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment | |
| Journalist | 89,900 NPR |
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology | |
| Biomedical Engineer | 70,200 NPR |
| Pharmacist | 101,000 NPR |
Sales Retail and Wholesale | |
| Cashier | 29,100 NPR |
| Sales Manager | 141,000 NPR |
| Sales Representative | 50,700 NPR |
Teaching / Education | |
| Elementary School Teacher | 52,900 NPR |
| Secondary School Teacher | 67,800 NPR |
Average Hourly Wage in Nepal
470 NPR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Nepal is 470 NPR. This means that the average person in Nepal earns approximately 470 NPR for every worked hour.
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.
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
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 |
