Graphic Designer Salary in Pakistan (2026)
Graphic design is a mature, competitive field in Pakistan with a large talent pool across agencies, studios and in-house teams. Junior designers typically start at PKR 35,000–65,000/month, while senior designers who lead brand visuals, ad creative and design systems can reach PKR 150,000–270,000/month in the major cities.
Local Salary by Experience
What a Graphic Designer earns in Pakistan.
Entry-level · 0–2 years
PKR 35,000–65,000/mo
Mid-level · 3–5 years
PKR 75,000–140,000/mo
Senior / Lead · 6+ years
PKR 150,000–270,000/mo
Pay scales with portfolio strength and the commercial value of your work. Entry-level graphic designers (0–2 years) producing social creatives and basic assets earn PKR 35,000–65,000/month. Mid-level designers (3–5 years) who own brand-consistent campaigns and ad creative land in the PKR 75,000–140,000/month range. Senior designers (6+ years) who set visual direction and mentor juniors can reach PKR 150,000–270,000/month — the local top end.
The remote USD alternative
Senior local ceiling
PKR 150,000–270,000/mo
With EverestX (remote, USD)
$1,600–$2,100/mo
≈ PKR 4.5–6 lakh/month
The same design skills placed with a Western company via EverestX earn $1,600–$2,100/month — about PKR 4.5–6 lakh/month — in USD, fully remote, on a long-term role. For most Pakistani graphic designers that is 2–4× the local ceiling, and a strong portfolio travels directly into higher-paying Western remote roles.
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FAQ
Graphic Designer salary in Pakistan — your questions.
What is the average graphic designer salary in Pakistan?
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A mid-level graphic designer in Pakistan earns around PKR 75,000–140,000/month, while senior designers leading brand and ad creative can reach PKR 150,000–270,000/month in Karachi, Lahore or Islamabad.
How much do junior graphic designers earn in Pakistan?
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Junior graphic designers (0–2 years) in Pakistan typically earn PKR 35,000–65,000/month, producing social creatives and supporting design assets.
Can a graphic designer in Pakistan get paid in USD?
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Yes. EverestX places graphic designers in long-term remote roles with Western companies paying $1,600–$2,100/month in USD — about PKR 4.5–6 lakh/month — typically 2–4× the local ceiling.
Does motion or ad-creative design pay more in Pakistan?
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Designers who can produce performance ad creative and motion work, not just static graphics, sit at the top of every local band — and that exact skill set is in high demand for USD-paid Western remote roles.
Earn your worth
Stop hitting the local salary ceiling.
EverestX places vetted graphic designers from Pakistan into long-term remote roles with US, UK, Canadian, and Australian companies — paid $1,600–$2,100/mo in USD, no bidding, no platform fees.