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Freelancer salary estimator for Pakistan
Pick a skill and an experience level to see a realistic monthly take-home range in rupees, with the sources and the maths shown. فری لانسر کی ماہانہ آمدنی کا اندازہ روپوں میں، ذرائع کے ساتھ۔
Estimated take-home per month
Rs 55,311 – Rs 103,709
All skills at a glance (PKR per month, take-home)
| Skill | Beginner | Established | Specialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web development | Rs 55,311–Rs 103,709 | Rs 233,345–Rs 544,471 | Rs 786,458–Rs 1,685,268 |
| SEO | Rs 55,311–Rs 82,967 | Rs 280,014–Rs 466,690 | Rs 898,810–Rs 1,572,917 |
| Content writing | Rs 34,570–Rs 69,139 | Rs 233,345–Rs 388,908 | Rs 674,107–Rs 1,348,214 |
| Graphic design | Rs 34,570–Rs 55,311 | Rs 155,563–Rs 311,126 | Rs 561,756–Rs 1,011,161 |
| Video editing | Rs 41,484–Rs 69,139 | Rs 233,345–Rs 388,908 | Rs 674,107–Rs 1,235,863 |
| WhatsApp / chat support | Rs 20,742–Rs 34,570 | Rs 93,338–Rs 140,007 | Rs 224,702–Rs 337,054 |
How the estimate is calculated
- Start from a published hourly USD band for the skill and level.
- Multiply by billable hours: 160 hours × utilisation (20% beginner, 45% established, 65% specialist).
- Subtract about 22% for platform commission and currency conversion.
- Convert to rupees at the SBP reference rate (Rs 277 per USD on 2026-10-14).
WhatsApp and chat support has no separate published band, so it uses the data entry and virtual assistance row. It is labelled that way in the result.
Frequently asked questions
Where do these numbers come from?
Hourly USD bands and utilisation come from Rewards Hub's August 2026 guide to Pakistan freelance rates, which labels them as editorial estimates of commonly quoted rates. We convert to rupees at the State Bank of Pakistan reference rate and subtract about 22% for platform and currency fees.
Why is the beginner estimate so low?
Beginners spend most of their hours writing proposals and building samples, so only about 20% of a 160-hour month is billed. Income rises mostly because more hours become paid work, not just because the hourly rate goes up.
Is this a guaranteed salary?
No. Freelancing is paid per contract. Many beginners earn nothing for their first months. Treat this as a planning range only.
How does this compare with a local job?
PayScale's July 2026 data puts the entry-level software engineer average at about Rs 60,000 a month in Pakistan, and the PBS Labour Force Survey 2024-25 put average monthly wages near Rs 39,000.