Geothermal Technician Average Salary in Pakistan 2023
How much money does a person working as Geothermal Technician make in Pakistan?
LOW
25,100
PKR AVERAGE
50,300
PKR HIGH
77,900
PKR
A person working as Geothermal Technician in Pakistan typically earns around 50,300 PKR per month. Salaries range from 25,100 PKR (lowest) to 77,900 PKR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Geothermal Technician salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Geothermal Technician Pay Scale and Salaries in Pakistan
Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison
46,200 PKR or more
41,000 to 46,200 PKR
29,400 PKR or less
29,400 to 41,000 PKR
 25,100 PKR |
46,500 PKR |
77,900 PKR |
Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range
Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary
Geothermal Technician salaries in Pakistan range from 25,100 PKR per month (starting salary) to 77,900 PKR per month (maximum salary). 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.
Median Salary
The median salary is 46,500 PKR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Geothermal Technician(s) are earning less than 46,500 PKR while the other half are earning more than 46,500 PKR. 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 and Salary Scale
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Geothermal Technician(s) are earning less than 38,200 PKR while 75% of them are earning more than 38,200 PKR. Also from the diagram, 75% of Geothermal Technician(s) are earning less than 53,000 PKR while 25% are earning more than 53,000 PKR.
Pay Scale Structure
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 29,400 PKR to 41,000 PKR. Approximatly 20% fall under the 29,400 PKR cap. Ten percent of wages are from 41,000 PKR to 46,200 PKR. Only 5% of people grossed 46,200 PKR or more.
Geothermal Technician Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
Geothermal Technician average salary change by experience in Pakistan
| 0 - 2 Years | 30,100 PKR | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +32% | 39,900 PKR |
| 5 - 10 Years | +34% | 53,400 PKR |
| 10 - 15 Years | +19% | 63,700 PKR |
| 15 - 20 Years | +8% | 68,700 PKR |
| 20+ Years | +7% | 73,700 PKR |
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Geothermal Technician salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
Employees with less than two years of experience makes approximately 30,100 PKR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 39,900 PKR per month, 32% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 53,400 PKR per month, 34% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Geothermal Technician whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 63,700 PKR per month, 19% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 68,700 PKR per month, 8% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 73,700 PKR per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Geothermal Technician Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Geothermal Technician(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
Geothermal Technician average salary difference by education level in Pakistan
| High School | 39,900 PKR | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +40% | 55,700 PKR |
| Bachelor's Degree | +25% | 69,500 PKR |
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Geothermal Technician salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary is 39,900 PKR per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 55,700 PKR per month, 40% more than someone having a High School degree.
People with Bachelor's Degree have an average salary of 69,500 PKR per month, 25% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender - Geothermal Technician
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Geothermal Technician employees in Pakistan earn 7% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 51,800 PKR | |
| Female | -7% | 48,300 PKR |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Pakistan for all Careers
Geothermal Technician Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Pakistan
How much are annual salary increments in Pakistan for Geothermal Technician(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Geothermal Technician
Geothermal Technician(s) in Pakistan are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 19 months.
Pakistan / All Professions
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 | 2% | |
| Energy | 4% | |
| Information Technology | 6% | |
| Healthcare | 8% | |
| Travel | 1% | |
| Construction | 3% | |
| Education | 5% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Pakistan 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.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
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.
Geothermal Technician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Pakistan
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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"Geothermal Technician" is considered to be a low bonus-based job. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
75% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 25% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 3% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 25% | |
| No Bonus | 75% |
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.
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.
Geothermal Technician Salary Trend and Forecast in Pakistan
How are Geothermal Technician salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.
| Average Salary 2019 | 45,800 PKR | |
| Average Salary 2020 | +3% | 47,100 PKR |
| Average Salary 2021 | +2% | 47,800 PKR |
| Average Salary 2022 | +3% | 49,300 PKR |
Geothermal Technician salaries in Pakistan are on the rise 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.
Geothermal Technician Average Hourly Wage in Pakistan
290 PKR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Pakistan is 290 PKR. This means that the average Geothermal Technician in Pakistan earns approximately 290 PKR for every worked hour.
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 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.
What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?
The minimum pay rate per hour for 'Geothermal Technician' in Pakistan is 140 PKR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.
Geothermal Technician VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Geothermal Technician is 32% less than that of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining. Also, Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining salaries are 10% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Assistant Yard Manager | 72,400 PKR |  +44% |
| Associate Analyst | 77,600 PKR | +54% |
| Associate Landman | 32,600 PKR |  -35% |
| Auxiliary Equipment Operator | 31,100 PKR | -38% |
| Biomass Plant Technician | 35,400 PKR | -30% |
| Biomass Power Plant Manager | 108,000 PKR | +110% |
| Chemical Plant Operator | 59,200 PKR | +18% |
| Chief Contract Compliance Engineer | 78,200 PKR | +56% |
| Completions Engineer | 67,300 PKR | +34% |
| Cost Controller | 51,400 PKR | +2% |
| Crude Oil Marketing Representative | 79,200 PKR | +58% |
| Dispatcher | 30,000 PKR | -40% |
| Distribution Manager | 103,000 PKR | +100% |
| Dragline Operator | 33,300 PKR | -34% |
| Driller Offsider | 26,700 PKR | -47% |
| Dump Truck Driver | 29,500 PKR | -41% |
| Electric and Gas Operations Manager | 170,000 PKR | +240% |
| Energy Advisor | 117,000 PKR | +130% |
| Energy Analyst | 100,000 PKR | +99% |
| Energy Auditor | 94,000 PKR | +87% |
| Energy Dispatch Director | 123,000 PKR | +140% |
| Energy Technical Assistant | 45,700 PKR | -9% |
| Energy Technical Manager | 92,000 PKR | +83% |
| Energy Technical Trainer | 65,800 PKR | +31% |
| Exploration Manager | 133,000 PKR | +160% |
| Field Safety Auditor | 84,200 PKR | +68% |
| Fluids Engineer | 72,000 PKR | +43% |
| Fuel Cell Engineer | 80,300 PKR | +60% |
| Fuel Cell Technician | 37,000 PKR | -26% |
| Fuels Handler | 34,300 PKR | -32% |
| Gas Compressor Operator | 31,700 PKR | -37% |
| Gas Distribution Plant Operator | 62,500 PKR | +24% |
| Gas Supply Manager | 108,000 PKR | +110% |
| Geologist | 136,000 PKR | +170% |
| Geophysicist | 139,000 PKR | +180% |
| Geothermal Production Manager | 127,000 PKR | +150% |
| Geothermal Technician | 50,300 PKR | +0% |
| HSE Engineer | 72,100 PKR | +43% |
| HSE Officer | 46,700 PKR | -7% |
| HSEQ Administrator | 51,500 PKR | +2% |
| Inspector | 70,500 PKR | +40% |
| Instructor | 62,000 PKR | +23% |
| Instrument Designer | 58,900 PKR | +17% |
| Lead Technical Field Advisor | 97,700 PKR | +94% |
| Logistics and Tool Coordinator | 65,300 PKR | +30% |
| Maintenance Engineer | 73,100 PKR | +45% |
| Maintenance Superintendent | 65,600 PKR | +31% |
| Material Controller | 50,500 PKR | +0% |
| Mine Engineer | 70,600 PKR | +40% |
| Mine Surveyor | 77,600 PKR | +54% |
| Mining Project Administrator | 67,500 PKR | +34% |
| Mining Project Assistant | 53,400 PKR | +6% |
| Mining Project Controls Consultant | 81,400 PKR | +62% |
| Mining Project Coordinator | 63,600 PKR | +27% |
| Mining Project Engineer | 73,700 PKR | +47% |
| Mining Project Manager | 96,800 PKR | +93% |
| Mining Site Manager | 102,000 PKR | +100% |
| Mining Team Leader | 76,600 PKR | +52% |
| NDT Technician | 43,300 PKR | -14% |
| Oil Service Unit Operator | 39,400 PKR | -22% |
| Oil Trader | 96,300 PKR | +92% |
| Oilwell Pumper | 26,400 PKR | -47% |
| Petroleum Engineer | 81,300 PKR | +62% |
| Petroleum Geologist | 135,000 PKR | +170% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | 41,900 PKR | -17% |
| Pipeline Technician | 27,800 PKR | -45% |
| Power Coordinator | 46,100 PKR | -8% |
| Power Plant Operations Manager | 137,000 PKR | +170% |
| Power Plant Operator | 59,200 PKR | +18% |
| Radio Operator | 31,400 PKR | -38% |
| Reliability Engineer | 69,600 PKR | +38% |
| Reservoir Engineer | 68,100 PKR | +36% |
| Risk Analyst | 87,700 PKR | +74% |
| Roughneck | 77,300 PKR | +54% |
| Scaffolder | 46,400 PKR | -8% |
| Shutdown Engineer | 62,800 PKR | +25% |
| Solar Energy Installation Manager | 106,000 PKR | +110% |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineer | 79,200 PKR | +58% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | 48,300 PKR | -4% |
| Solar Thermal Technician | 44,200 PKR | -12% |
| Supply Operations Manager | 125,000 PKR | +150% |
| Sustainability Specialist | 114,000 PKR | +130% |
| System Development Advisor | 87,200 PKR | +74% |
| Tanker Truck Driver | 30,100 PKR | -40% |
| Utility Operator | 38,100 PKR | -24% |
| Wind Energy Project Manager | 102,000 PKR | +100% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Bahawalpur | 47,000 PKR |
| Faisalabad | 54,600 PKR |
| Gujranwala | 56,000 PKR |
| Hyderabad | 48,200 PKR |
| Islamabad | 50,400 PKR |
| Karachi | 57,700 PKR |
| Lahore | 56,100 PKR |
| Multan | 49,600 PKR |
| Peshawar | 54,500 PKR |
| Quetta | 49,800 PKR |
| Rawalpindi | 53,100 PKR |
| Sargodha | 46,800 PKR |
| Sialkot | 45,400 PKR |
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 Pakistan earn 12% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 76,200 PKR | |
| Public Sector | +12% | 85,400 PKR |
Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide
What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for Geothermal Technician in Pakistan?
A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 46,500 PKR and 53,000 PKR. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your 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 salart after tax for every career.
Base / Basic Salary
The base salary for Geothermal Technician in Pakistan is ranges from 38,200 PKR to 53,000 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 in 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 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
