Outsourcing rates by profession ($/hour)
Indicative blended rates for senior-level specialists.
| Profession | Min | Max | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Analyst | 59 | 83 | 65 |
| Project Manager | 64 | 75 | 67 |
| Scrum Master | 64 | 68 | 64 |
| Graphic Designer | 56 | 59 | 59 |
| DevOps | 42 | 60 | 50 |
| Lead Developer | 64 | 72 | 72 |
| Junior Developer | 37 | 49 | 42 |
| Intermediate Developer | 51 | 56 | 51 |
| Senior Developer | 60 | 67 | 65 |
| Junior QA (Manual) | 35 | 40 | 34 |
| Intermediate QA (Manual) | 42 | 44 | 41 |
| Senior QA (Manual) | 50 | 51 | 50 |
| Junior QA (Automated) | 37 | 44 | 41 |
| Intermediate QA (Automated) | 42 | 53 | 47 |
| Senior QA (Automated) | 51 | 63 | 55 |
General information
Currency
PKR
GDP growth%
6.5
Population
231.4 million (2021)
Time zone
GMT+5
Region
South Asia
Scorecard
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Key industries
Economic overview
Political Stability
-1.90The likelihood of political instability and/or politically motivated violence, including terrorism, is rated on a scale of approximately -2.5 to 2.5, where the score of -2.5 represents the highest perceived risk, and the score of 2.5 represents the lowest perceived risk.
Democracy status
4.31A global ranking based on political factors such as elections, government, participation, culture, and civil liberties.
Business climate
Very uncertainA comprehensive evaluation of the business environment, including access to and accuracy of corporate financial information and the strength of creditor protection through fair and effective resolution of unpaid debts through the local legal system.
Risk assessment
DefaultAn assessment of the average risk of non-payment for companies, determined by economic, financial, and political factors.
Figures are indicative and compiled from public indices. See our disclosure for methodology and sources.
Overview
Pakistan is a country located in South Asia, with a population of over 220 million people. Pakistan's economy is primarily based on agriculture, which accounts for around one-fifth of its GDP. The service and manufacturing sectors also play significant roles in the country's economy.
The country has a mixed economy with a combination of public and private sector participation. It is the 46th-largest economy in the world in terms of nominal GDP. Despite its potential for economic growth, Pakistan faces several challenges such as high unemployment rates, poverty, and political instability.
The IT sector is an emerging industry in Pakistan and is rapidly growing. The country is home to many IT companies, and the government has made significant investments to develop its IT infrastructure. The country's IT industry is focused on software development, IT services, and telecommunications. Pakistan has a growing startup ecosystem, which has been supported by the government's efforts to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
Despite facing some challenges, Pakistan has a promising economic future with a growing IT industry and a diversified economy.
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