Pakistan Software Engineer roles: observed posted band $365-$558/month, n=11, August 19, 2026 pull, compared against public benchmarks for India, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Bangladesh.
Converted at 1 USD = ₨277.66, open exchange-rate data as of 9/2026.
| COUNTRY | USD/MONTH | DATA CLASS | FIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $365–$558
Your cost to employ (modeled): $409–$659 |
OUR OBSERVED INDEX |
Good fit
Strong senior engineering value: observed posted bands run well below India at comparable seniority and the market is not fished out
|
| India | $308–$1,763 |
PUBLIC BENCHMARK Payscale, 7/2026 |
Good fit
Deepest and most mature English-language IT market of the compared countries; costs run above Pakistan at equal seniority
|
| Philippines | $413–$1,329 |
PUBLIC BENCHMARK Payscale, 7/2026 |
Conditional
Real engineering market but smaller senior pool than India and costs above Pakistan; strongest when paired with voice/support teams
|
| Vietnam | $477–$2,114 |
PUBLIC BENCHMARK ITViec IT Salary Report 2025-2026, 11/2025 |
Good fit
Genuine engineering strength documented by a real industry survey (ITViec n=1839); costs comparable to or above Pakistan
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