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Software Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Karachi and Lahore: Average gross pay is 7% higher in Karachi. Cost of living is 10% cheaper in Lahore. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Lahore is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.3/10 compared to 9.2/10.

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Karachi
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Lahore

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$7,500/yr
HIGHER
$7,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$3,000
$2,800
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$6,000
$5,500
Senior Developer Pay
$11,000
$10,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$15,000
$14,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$200
$180
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$120
$110
Groceries (Monthly)
$70
$65
Public Transport Pass
$6
$5
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$48
$45
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$305/mo
$276/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
10%
10%
Social Security Deduction
6%
6%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$405/mo
$371/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.2
9.3
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$100/mo
$95/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~100 months
~106 months
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