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Software Engineer Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Islamabad and Karachi: Both cities offer matching average gross salaries. Cost of living is 6% cheaper in Islamabad. Both cities offer nearly identical purchasing power margins.

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Islamabad
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Karachi

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

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

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$190
$200
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$115
$120
Groceries (Monthly)
$68
$70
Public Transport Pass
$6
$6
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$46
$48
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$286/mo
CHEAPER
$305/mo

🧾 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
$405/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.2
9.2
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$119/mo
$100/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~84 months
~100 months
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