Employer cost calculator: Pakistan 2026-27
What an employee really costs in Pakistan: gross salary plus mandatory employer contributions. A Rs 200,000 monthly salary costs about Rs 204,477 (1.02× gross).
Employer cost by salary
EOBI 5% and provincial social security 6%, both charged on the minimum wage rather than actual pay.
| Gross per month | Rs 100,000 | Rs 200,000 | Rs 400,000 | Rs 1,000,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOBI | Rs 2,035 | Rs 2,035 | Rs 2,035 | Rs 2,035 |
| Social security (provincial) | Rs 2,442 | Rs 2,442 | Rs 2,442 | Rs 2,442 |
| Total employer cost | Rs 104,477 | Rs 204,477 | Rs 404,477 | Rs 1,004,477 |
| Cost multiplier | 1.045× | 1.022× | 1.011× | 1.004× |
| Employee take-home | Rs 99,093 | Rs 186,593 | Rs 337,593 | Rs 735,093 |
EOBI 5% and provincial social security 6% are charged on the minimum wage, not actual pay. Social security covers only workers under the province's wage ceiling (social_security=false to exclude). WWF is a profit-based company levy, not payroll.
Employee side: Pakistan take-home pay calculator.
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How much does it cost to employ someone in Pakistan?
On top of gross pay, employers in Pakistan pay eOBI 5% and provincial social security 6%, both charged on the minimum wage rather than actual pay. For a Rs 200,000 monthly salary the total is about Rs 204,477, or 1.02 times gross pay.
Does this include benefits or an EOR fee?
No. It covers statutory employer contributions and mandatory accruals only. Private health insurance, allowances, equipment and Employer of Record fees come on top.
Sources
- https://vialtopartners.com/regional-alerts/pakistan-employment-tax-finance-bill-2026-27-summary
- https://propakistani.pk/2026/06/12/heres-how-much-tax-youll-be-paying-after-revised-tax-slabs/
- https://vialtopartners.com/regional-alerts/pakistan-social-security-update-minimum-wages-eobi-and-social-security
Updated 2026-11-13. Estimates for planning only, not tax advice.