PNG Minimum Wage & Total Employer Cost Calculator
Calculate statutory total cost of employment in Papua New Guinea including basic minimum wages, employer superannuation (8.4%), and workplace insurance on-costs.
National minimum wage is K3.50 per hour.
15 or more employees triggers mandatory 8.4% superannuation.
Total Employer Payroll Cost
Frequently Asked Questions & Statutory Background
What is the National Minimum Wage in Papua New Guinea?
The National Minimum Wage is K3.50 per hour, which equates to K140.00 per 40-hour working week or K280.00 per fortnight.
What are the main on-costs for employers in PNG?
Employers with 15 or more workers must pay an 8.4% mandatory superannuation contribution above basic wages, plus compulsory workers’ compensation insurance coverage.
📊 Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) & Superannuation Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (PGK) |
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| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | K 0.00 |
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Principal Financial Systems Architect & Papua New Guinea Internal Revenue Commission & Superannuation Lead
Lead software and systems architect specializing in high-performance browser computing, algorithmic validation, financial models, and zero-telemetry client-side privacy architecture.