Administration / Reception / Secretarial Average Salaries in Pakistan 2021
How much money does a person working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial make in Pakistan?
LOW
24,300
PKR AVERAGE
48,500
PKR HIGH
111,000
PKR
A person working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Pakistan typically earns around 48,500 PKR per month. Salaries range from 24,300 PKR (lowest average) to 111,000 PKR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Administration / Reception / Secretarial careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Salaries for specific jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Accreditation Specialist | 87,700 PKR |
| Administrative Aide | 32,800 PKR |
| Administrative Analyst | 59,400 PKR |
| Administrative Assistant | 41,200 PKR |
| Administrative Associate | 39,100 PKR |
| Administrative Manager | 66,500 PKR |
| Administrative Receptionist | 38,500 PKR |
| Board Secretary | 36,500 PKR |
| Central Office Operator | 41,500 PKR |
| Clerk | 27,900 PKR |
| Commercial Administrator | 55,600 PKR |
| Commissions Processor | 51,700 PKR |
| Conveyancing Secretary | 34,800 PKR |
| Document Controller | 34,000 PKR |
| Document Management Specialist | 48,900 PKR |
| Executive Assistant | 47,000 PKR |
| Executive Personal Assistant | 51,300 PKR |
| Executive Secretary | 41,600 PKR |
| Front Desk Attendant | 40,800 PKR |
| Front Desk Coordinator | 46,400 PKR |
| Front Desk Manager | 61,900 PKR |
| Group Services Manager | 106,000 PKR |
| Head Receptionist | 44,600 PKR |
| Key Account Assistant | 48,200 PKR |
| Keyboard and Data Entry Operator | 26,200 PKR |
| Leasing Administrator | 49,100 PKR |
| Legal Secretary | 43,100 PKR |
| Librarian | 49,700 PKR |
| Mailroom Manager | 43,100 PKR |
| Management Support Secretary | 40,400 PKR |
| Master Programme Coordinator | 75,000 PKR |
| Medical Receptionist | 41,700 PKR |
| Meeting and Event Assistant | 46,600 PKR |
| Meeting and Event Manager | 98,200 PKR |
| Night Manager | 58,900 PKR |
| Office Administrator | 64,900 PKR |
| Office Assistant | 27,400 PKR |
| Office Manager | 70,600 PKR |
| Office Services Coordinator | 53,200 PKR |
| Operations Analyst | 80,100 PKR |
| Operations Manager | 101,000 PKR |
| Personal Assistant | 39,900 PKR |
| Planning Assistant | 50,000 PKR |
| Process Expert | 62,400 PKR |
| Program Coordinator | 59,600 PKR |
| Programme Assistant | 51,900 PKR |
| Project Administrator | 66,500 PKR |
| Project Coordinator | 89,100 PKR |
| Reception Team Lead | 53,400 PKR |
| Receptionist | 38,600 PKR |
| Records Officer | 34,600 PKR |
| Schedule Officer | 28,400 PKR |
| School Secretary | 37,900 PKR |
| Secretary | 34,900 PKR |
| Switchboard Operator | 32,100 PKR |
| Technical Program Manager | 96,400 PKR |
| Technical Project Manager | 96,600 PKR |
| Typist | 32,600 PKR |
| Wayleave Officer | 28,400 PKR |
Administration / Reception / Secretarial Jobs Salary Distribution in Pakistan
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Administration / Reception / Secretarial salaries in Pakistan range from 24,300 PKR per month (minimum average salary) to 111,000 PKR per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).
Median Salary
The median salary is 46,600 PKR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial are earning less than 46,600 PKR while the other half are earning more than 46,600 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
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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial are earning less than 31,900 PKR while 75% of them are earning more than 31,900 PKR. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial are earning less than 75,500 PKR while 25% are earning more than 75,500 PKR.
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 Pakistan costs anywhere from 409,000 Pakistan Rupee(s) to 1,230,000 Pakistan 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.
Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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 Pakistan who work in Administration / Reception / Secretarial earn 14% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 52,400 PKR | |
| Female | -12% | 46,100 PKR |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Pakistan for all Careers
Administration / Reception / Secretarial Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Pakistan
How much are annual salary increments in Pakistan for Administration / Reception / Secretarial professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?
Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Administration / Reception / Secretarial professionals in Pakistan are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 20 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 2020
| 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 2020. 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
Administration / Reception / Secretarial Bonus and Incentive Rates in Pakistan
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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Administration / Reception / Secretarial is considered to be a low bonus-based field due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
78% of surveyed staff in Administration / Reception / Secretarial reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 22% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 22% | |
| No Bonus | 78% |
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. |
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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.
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.
Administration / Reception / Secretarial Hourly Average Wage in Pakistan
280 PKR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Pakistan is 280 PKR. This means that the average person in Pakistan earns approximately 280 PKR 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.
Administration / Reception / Secretarial VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Administration / Reception / Secretarial is 41% less than that of All Jobs.
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Bahawalpur | 43,600 PKR |
| Faisalabad | 50,700 PKR |
| Gujranwala | 49,000 PKR |
| Hyderabad | 46,100 PKR |
| Islamabad | 45,400 PKR |
| Karachi | 52,400 PKR |
| Lahore | 51,600 PKR |
| Multan | 47,000 PKR |
| Peshawar | 48,100 PKR |
| Quetta | 44,400 PKR |
| Rawalpindi | 49,800 PKR |
| Sargodha | 42,600 PKR |
| Sialkot | 41,700 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 |
