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Hiring guidelines in Pakistan
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Pay & taxes
Leave policy
Termination
Time-off
Additional info
Minimum Wage Requirements
The minimum wage is PKR 25,000 per month.
Individual Income Tax
The individual income tax ranges from 0% to 35%. Income tax is calculated according to progressive rates. Multiple additional factors may impact overall rates such as the household status and the number of children.
| Gross Annual Income | Tax Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Up to PKR - 600,000 | 0% |
| Up to PKR - 1,200,000 | 5% |
| Up to PKR - 1,800,000 | 10% |
| Up to PKR - 2,500,000 | 15% |
| Up to PKR - 3,500,000 | 17.5% |
| Up to PKR - 5,000,000 | 20% |
| Up to PKR - 8,000,000 | 22.5% |
| Up to PKR - 12,000,000 | 25% |
| Up to PKR - 30,000,000 | 27.5% |
| Up to PKR - 50,000,000 | 30% |
| Up to PKR - 75,000,000 | 32.5% |
| Over PKR - 75,000,000 | 35% |
Payroll Cost
The employer cost is generally estimated at 16.7-22.7% + fees of the employee's salary.
- Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution (SESSI) - 6.00%, only for salaries lower than PKR 30,000
- Gratuity Fund Contribution - 8.33%
- Life insurance - PKR 608
- EOBI (employee-old-age-benefit) - PKR 1,250
- Festival Bonus/13th Salary: 8.33%
Please note: some contributions have limits, so percentages may vary.
Overtime Pay & Maximum Hours
Overtime payment is mandatory and may be included in the salary. Hours outside of standard work hours are considered overtime. Employees can work a maximum of 3 hours of overtime. For additional hours, employees are paid:
- 200% of the hourly rate, the first three hours.
- 300% of the hourly rate, for public holidays