Equal to the first monthly salary.
Our one-time agency fee is equal to the driver’s first monthly salary. This fee is charged once. It is not a recurring monthly commission.
The driver’s monthly salary is separate from the one-time agency fee.
One-time fee.
Clear replacement support.
HireDriver.pk provides full-time drivers for ongoing household, personal and business roles.
If your driver leaves before 6 months.
If a driver placed by HireDriver.pk leaves the job for any reason before completing 6 months, we provide a replacement without an additional agency fee.
When you need a replacement under this policy, share your original placement details, start date and the date the driver left.
Quick answer
HireDriver.pk charges one agency fee equal to the driver’s first monthly salary, paid once. There is no monthly commission. If the placed driver leaves for any reason within six months, we provide a replacement with no additional agency fee.
- Agency fee
- = 1st month’s salary, once
- Monthly commission
- None
- Replacement period
- 6 months
- Replacement fee
- None
- Salary
- Paid by you to the driver
Our agency fee: one payment, equal to the first monthly salary
HireDriver.pk charges a single placement fee when a driver starts with you. The fee equals the driver’s first monthly salary. It is not a monthly commission and it is not deducted from the driver’s pay. After the fee, your only ongoing cost is the salary you pay the driver directly.
Example: if you agree a monthly salary of Rs 45,000 with your driver, our one-time fee is Rs 45,000. In month two and every month after, you pay only the driver’s Rs 45,000 salary. (The figure is an illustration, not a recommended salary.)
Six-month replacement guarantee
If the driver we placed leaves your job for any reason before completing six months, we provide a replacement driver without an additional agency fee. “Any reason” means exactly that: the driver resigns, stops coming to work or the placement ends for another reason within the six-month period.
- Tell us the original placement date and the date the driver left.
- Share any changes to the role so the replacement fits better.
- We shortlist again; you interview and trial as before.
- The replacement driver’s salary is agreed with you as usual.
How this compares with other driver agency charges
Driver agencies in Pakistan use different models: some charge a percentage of salary every month, some charge a registration fee plus commission, and some offer no replacement at all. Before choosing an agency, ask three questions: is the fee one-time or recurring, what exactly does the replacement cover and for how long, and is the fee refundable if no driver is placed.
When is the fee payable?
We confirm the payment timing and terms with you in writing before a placement starts, so there are no surprises. Sending an enquiry is free and does not commit you to hiring.
What the one-time fee looks like at the legal minimum salary
Because the fee equals the first monthly salary, it scales with the salary you agree. The table shows the fee if a driver were paid exactly the full-time minimum wage in each province; real salaries are usually higher.
| Province / territory | Minimum monthly wage | One-time fee at that salary | Monthly commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad Capital Territory | Rs 40,700 | Rs 40,700 | None |
| Sindh | Rs 43,000 | Rs 43,000 | None |
| Punjab | Rs 40,000 | Rs 40,000 | None |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Rs 40,000 | Rs 40,000 | None |
| Balochistan | Rs 37,000 | Rs 37,000 | None |
Two-year cost compared with a monthly commission
A recurring commission looks small but compounds. Over 24 months, a 10% monthly commission on a driver’s salary costs 2.4 months of salary; our one-time fee costs one month of salary, once. The percentage is an illustration of how monthly models add up, not a quote from any agency.
| Agency model | Agency cost over 24 months | Deducted from driver? |
|---|---|---|
| One-time fee (HireDriver.pk) | 1 × monthly salary | No |
| 10% monthly commission (example) | 2.4 × monthly salary | Sometimes |
Hiring a driver yourself vs using a placement agency in Pakistan
You can hire a driver yourself through referrals or classifieds, and many people do. The difficulty is time and risk: you have to screen dozens of calls, check documents you may not know how to verify, and start again from zero if the driver leaves after a month.
A placement agency does the first round of work for you. At HireDriver.pk we turn your requirements into a clear brief, shortlist drivers who fit your car, location and hours, and share their experience and references so you can run your own checks. You still interview, trial and choose the driver yourself, and you employ them directly. The difference is the safety net: if the driver we place leaves for any reason within six months, we provide a replacement without an additional agency fee.
| Hiring yourself | Through HireDriver.pk | |
|---|---|---|
| Finding candidates | Referrals, classifieds | Shortlist matched to your brief |
| Screening | You do it all | First round done for you |
| Cost | Your time | One-time fee = first monthly salary |
| If the driver leaves early | Start again | Free replacement within 6 months |
| Who employs the driver | You | You |
How much does it cost to hire a driver in Pakistan?
Hiring a full-time driver in Pakistan has two costs. The first is the driver’s monthly salary, which you pay directly to the driver every month. The second is HireDriver.pk’s placement fee, which is charged once and equals the driver’s first monthly salary. There is no monthly commission, no registration charge and no hidden renewal fee.
The legal floor for a full-time salary in Pakistan is the Islamabad Capital Territory minimum wage for unskilled workers: Rs 40,700 per month for 26 working days (1 July 2026). Raised from Rs 37,000; notification reported on 19 August 2026. A driver is a skilled role, so most experienced drivers are paid above this floor. Published market data shows a very wide spread: WageIndicator reports pay for car, taxi and van drivers in Pakistan from Rs 16,710 to Rs 92,896 a month in 2026, and Indeed’s national average for drivers was Rs 30,006 a month (1 August 2026, 449 reported salaries). Those averages include part-time and informal work; for a full-time household or office role you should plan for at least the statutory minimum.
| Province / territory | Minimum monthly wage | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad Capital Territory | Rs 40,700 | 1 July 2026 |
| Sindh | Rs 43,000 | 1 July 2026 |
| Punjab | Rs 40,000 | FY 2025-26 (notified 8 September 2025) |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Rs 40,000 | FY 2025-26 (notified 10 September 2025) |
| Balochistan | Rs 37,000 | FY 2025-26 (media reports) |
What pushes a driver’s salary up: long or unpredictable hours, frequent late evenings, Sunday duty, premium or automatic vehicles, executive and guest-handling duties, and a live-out arrangement where the driver commutes. What keeps it predictable: a fixed duty window, one weekly day off, a clear overtime rule and a written list of duties. Fuel, tolls, parking and servicing remain the car owner’s costs unless you agree otherwise.
How hiring a driver in Pakistan works, step by step
- Share your brief: your pickup point in Pakistan, the car (make, model, automatic or manual), duty hours, days off and the kind of driving you need. Call or WhatsApp 0339 1222233, or use the enquiry form.
- Agree the salary range: we discuss a realistic monthly salary for the hours and duties, and explain the one-time placement fee.
- Shortlist: we match candidates against your vehicle, location and schedule and share their experience and references.
- Interview: you meet the shortlisted drivers and ask about past employers, routes and how they handle problems.
- Trial drive: the driver drives your car on your real route while you observe.
- Checks and agreement: you verify documents and sign written terms with the driver.
- Start date and support: the driver starts on the agreed date. If a placed driver leaves for any reason within six months, we provide a replacement with no additional agency fee.
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.
Our placement terms in plain words
- Full-time placements only, for your own vehicle. We do not rent cars or book daily rides.
- One-time agency fee equal to the driver’s first monthly salary. It is not charged again.
- The driver’s salary is paid by you directly to the driver.
- Free replacement if the driver we placed leaves for any reason within the first 6 months.
- Availability, salary and start date are confirmed individually for each enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay the agency fee every month?
No. It is charged once.
Is the fee deducted from the driver’s salary?
No. The driver receives the full agreed salary.
What if the replacement also leaves?
Tell us immediately and we will explain the options in writing.
Is the fee refundable?
Ask us before the placement begins and we will confirm the payment and refund terms in writing.
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