What is the minimum wage in Papua New Guinea?

The minimum wage in Papua New Guinea is PGK 3.50 per hour, effective 2016.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Papua New Guinea minimum wage works out to about PGK 7,280 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

National minimum wage

Minimum wage in Papua New Guinea

PGK 3.50 per hour

Effective 2016 · Source: en.wikipedia.org

Raised from older PGK 3.2 figure.

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Wage (PGK, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: PGK 3.50
Daily: PGK 28
Weekly: PGK 140
Monthly: PGK 607
Annual: PGK 7,280

Roughly $150 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: PGK 3.50
Weekly (40h): PGK 140
Monthly: PGK 607
Annual: PGK 7,280

Approximately $150 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).

Minimum wage in Papua New Guinea: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Papua New Guinea?: The minimum wage in Papua New Guinea is PGK 3.50 per hour, effective 2016.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Papua New Guinea minimum wage works out to about PGK 7,280 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Raised from older PGK 3.2 figure.