In 2026 a full-time driver in Pakistan must be paid at least the provincial minimum wage: Rs 40,700 in Islamabad, Rs 43,000 in Sindh and Rs 40,000 in Punjab and KP per month. Experienced family drivers and chauffeurs usually earn more. Hiring through HireDriver.pk adds a one-time fee equal to the first month’s salary.
- Islamabad minimum
- Rs 40,700
- Sindh minimum
- Rs 43,000
- Punjab / KP minimum
- Rs 40,000
- National driver average (Indeed)
- Rs 30,006
- Agency fee
- One-time
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Driver monthly salary in Pakistan: the short answer
There is no single national driver salary. Pay is set by agreement between you and the driver, within the legal minimum wage of each province. For a full-time role in 2026 the floor is Rs 40,700 in Islamabad, Rs 43,000 in Sindh, Rs 40,000 in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Rs 37,000 reported for Balochistan. Experience, hours and duties push salaries above those floors.
| Province / territory | Minimum monthly wage (unskilled, 26 days) | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad Capital Territory | Rs 40,700 | 1 July 2026 | Raised from Rs 37,000; notification reported on 19 August 2026. |
| Sindh | Rs 43,000 | 1 July 2026 | Raised from Rs 40,000; notification reported on 17 August 2026. |
| Punjab | Rs 40,000 | FY 2025-26 (notified 8 September 2025) | No FY 2026-27 revision confirmed at the time of writing; check the Punjab Labour Department. |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Rs 40,000 | FY 2025-26 (notified 10 September 2025) | No FY 2026-27 revision confirmed at the time of writing; check the KP Labour Department. |
| Balochistan | Rs 37,000 | FY 2025-26 (media reports) | An official notification was not publicly available when reviewed; confirm the current rate locally. |
Minimum salary floor by city
| City | Province | Minimum monthly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad | Islamabad Capital Territory | Rs 40,700 |
| Rawalpindi | Punjab | Rs 40,000 |
| Lahore | Punjab | Rs 40,000 |
| Faisalabad | Punjab | Rs 40,000 |
| Multan | Punjab | Rs 40,000 |
| Gujranwala | Punjab | Rs 40,000 |
| Sialkot | Punjab | Rs 40,000 |
| Sargodha | Punjab | Rs 40,000 |
| Bahawalpur | Punjab | Rs 40,000 |
| Jhang | Punjab | Rs 40,000 |
| Sheikhupura | Punjab | Rs 40,000 |
| Karachi | Sindh | Rs 43,000 |
| Hyderabad | Sindh | Rs 43,000 |
| Peshawar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Rs 40,000 |
| Quetta | Balochistan | Rs 37,000 |
What published data shows
WageIndicator reports 2026 pay for car, taxi and van drivers in Pakistan from Rs 16,710 to Rs 92,896 a month. Indeed’s national average for driver jobs was Rs 30,006 (1 August 2026, 449 salaries). These figures cover all kinds of driving, including part-time and informal work, which is why the average falls below the minimum wage for full-time employment.
What is the salary of a family driver?
A family driver’s salary depends on the number of children and stops, the length of the day, early school starts, tuition evenings and weekend duty. For a full-time family role, start from your province’s minimum wage and add for long or split days and live-out commuting. Families with very early starts and late pickups should expect to pay noticeably more than for a standard day role.
Chauffeur salary in Pakistan
Chauffeur salary in Pakistan is typically higher than a standard driver’s because the role combines premium vehicles, formal presentation, guest handling and irregular evening hours. Executive chauffeurs who coordinate with assistants and handle VIP guests are among the best-paid driving roles in the household and corporate market.
How much does a driver cost per month?
Per month, a salaried driver costs their agreed salary, plus any overtime and allowances you agree. Through HireDriver.pk there is no monthly agency commission; you pay a one-time placement fee equal to the first month’s salary. In the first year the total is therefore thirteen months of salary; from the second year it is twelve.
| Item | Monthly | First year |
|---|---|---|
| Salary (example at Islamabad minimum) | Rs 40,700 | Rs 488,400 |
| Agency fee | — | Rs 40,700 (once) |
| Total | — | Rs 529,100 |
The example uses the legal minimum to show the arithmetic. Your agreed salary will usually be higher.
What is the cost of hiring a private driver?
The cost of hiring a private driver for your own car is the salary plus the agency fee, nothing more. Compare that with a rent-a-car-with-driver package, which also charges for the vehicle and fuel, or with daily ride-hailing, where the cost changes with demand and you get a different driver each trip. For daily household or office use, a salaried private driver is usually the most predictable option.
What affects a driver’s salary
- Hours and waiting time
- Evenings, Sundays and holidays
- Vehicle type and value
- Duties beyond driving
- Live-in or live-out
- Experience and references
- Out-of-city travel
Extras employers often agree
- Overtime: a fixed amount per late evening or per hour beyond the normal finish
- Eid bonus: a common custom; agree it in advance
- Mobile allowance for staying reachable
- Meals on long duty days
- Accommodation for live-in drivers, agreed separately from cash pay
Driver ki salary aur tankhwa (Roman Urdu)
Driver ki salary ya tankhwa aap aur driver mil kar tay karte hain, lekin full-time kaam ke liye har subay ki kam se kam tankhwa (minimum wage) se kam nahi honi chahiye: Islamabad mein Rs 40,700, Punjab aur KP mein Rs 40,000, Sindh mein Rs 43,000. Tajurba, duty ke ghante aur gaari ki qisam se tankhwa barhti hai. HireDriver.pk ki fee sirf ek dafa hoti hai, pehli tankhwa ke barabar. Driver rakhnay ka kharcha samajhne ke liye WhatsApp 0339 1222233 karein.
Hiring a driver with HireDriver.pk
We place full-time drivers for your own car in 15 cities. You agree the salary with the driver, pay it directly, and pay our one-time fee equal to the first month’s salary. If the driver leaves within six months, we provide a replacement with no additional agency fee.
How often should a driver’s salary be reviewed?
A clear review rhythm keeps good drivers. A common pattern is a review at the end of probation, usually one to three months, and then once a year. Minimum wages are revised in many provinces at the start of the financial year in July, so a July or August review keeps you compliant and shows the driver that you take their pay seriously.
At the review, look at the hours actually worked rather than the hours you planned. If late evenings have become routine, either adjust the salary or bring the schedule back to what was agreed.
Pay is only part of keeping a driver
- Pay on the same date every month
- Respect the weekly day off
- Give notice of late evenings
- Provide meals on long days
- Speak respectfully, especially in front of guests
- Recognise loyalty with an annual increase
Key terms explained
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Placement agency | A business that finds and shortlists candidates for an employer. The employer interviews, chooses and employs the driver directly. |
| Full-time placement | A permanent driving job on a monthly salary, usually a full day six days a week, as opposed to a daily or hourly booking. |
| Placement fee | The amount paid to the agency for a successful placement. At HireDriver.pk it is charged once and equals the driver’s first monthly salary. |
| Replacement guarantee | A promise to find another driver without a new fee if the placed driver leaves within a set period. Ours is six months, for any reason. |
| Minimum wage | The lowest lawful monthly pay for full-time work, set by each province or territory for 26 working days. |
| CNIC | The Computerised National Identity Card issued by NADRA; the basic identity document every driver should show in original. |
| LTV licence | A licence for light transport vehicles such as vans and pickups used commercially. |
| HTV licence | A licence for heavy transport vehicles such as buses and trucks. |
| Police character certificate | A certificate issued by the police confirming a person’s record, available through provincial police services. |
| Probation | A short trial period at the start of employment, often one month, with a simple notice rule for both sides. |
| Overtime | Work beyond the agreed normal hours, paid at an agreed rate or fixed amount per late evening. |
| Live-in / live-out | A live-in driver stays at or near the employer’s home; a live-out driver commutes daily. Hours and pay should be agreed either way. |
Knowing these terms makes it easier to compare agencies, read an employment agreement and ask the right questions before a driver starts.
Driver salary and hiring cost in Pakistan
Chauffeur salary pakistan. The real cost has two parts: the driver’s monthly salary, which you pay directly, and our one-time placement fee equal to that first month’s salary.
Hiring a driver through HireDriver.pk
HireDriver.pk is a driver placement agency at Chandni Chowk, Rawalpindi. We place full-time drivers for your own car in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and 13 other cities. You share your brief, we shortlist suitable drivers, you interview them and take a trial drive in your own car, and you employ the driver directly on a monthly salary. Our fee is charged once and equals the first monthly salary; there is no monthly commission. If the driver we place leaves for any reason within six months, we provide a replacement without an additional agency fee.
To start, call or WhatsApp 0339 1222233 with your area, your car, the duty hours and the kind of driving you need, or use the enquiry form on our website. We will explain realistic salary expectations for the role and the next steps before any shortlist is prepared.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum salary for a driver in Pakistan?
It depends on the province: Rs 40,700 in Islamabad (from July 2026), Rs 43,000 in Sindh, Rs 40,000 in Punjab and KP, for full-time work.
Is driver salary paid monthly?
Yes, full-time drivers are normally paid monthly, on a fixed date.
Do agencies take a cut of the salary?
Some do. HireDriver.pk does not; we charge a one-time fee and the driver keeps the full salary.
Who pays fuel?
The car owner, unless agreed otherwise.
Sources
- WageIndicator: Minimum wage increased in Islamabad from 1 July 2026
- WageIndicator: Minimum wage increased in Sindh from 1 July 2026
- FAFEN: Minimum wage in Pakistan, laws, process and current rates
- Indeed Pakistan: Driver salaries
- WageIndicator Pakistan: Car, taxi and van drivers pay
Figures were checked on 26 October 2026. Minimum wages are revised periodically; confirm the current rate with the relevant labour department.