What are the highest paying jobs in Nepal?

The highest paying jobs in Nepal include Data Scientist ($14,000), Doctor (General Practitioner) ($12,000), Software Engineer ($12,000), Civil Engineer ($9,500), Accountant ($7,000). Senior-level roles in technology, healthcare, and finance typically command the highest salaries.

What is the cost of living in Nepal?

Nepal has a cost of living index of 19/100 and a purchasing power parity (PPP) factor of 5.00. This means a salary of $50,000 in Nepal has roughly the local purchasing power of $10,000 in the United States.

What currency are salaries paid in Nepal?

Salaries in Nepal are typically paid in NPR (Rs). All figures on this page are converted to USD at current exchange rates for fair cross-country comparison.

How does Nepal compare to other countries for salary?

Nepal salaries are -88.0% compared to the global average. Use our compare tool to see how Nepal stacks up against any other country side-by-side, including PPP-adjusted purchasing power.

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Salaries in Nepal

Salary data for the top 7 job roles in Nepal in 2026. Figures are in USD unless otherwise noted.

Avg. salary (mid)

$9,286

vs. global avg

-88.0%

Currency

NPR Rs

Cost of living

19 / 100

Average Salary in Nepal by Experience

Average across all tracked roles · USD

Entry-level

0–2 yrs

$4.4K

Mid-level

3–5 yrs

$9.3K

Senior

6+ yrs

$18.4K

Cost of living index: 19/100 · PPP factor: 5.00x vs. USD

Top Roles by Salary

Median annual salary in USD · Mid-level experience

Salary by Role

Role	Level	Min	Median	Max
Data ScientistNPR	Mid-level	$8K	$14K	$22K
Doctor (General Practitioner)NPR	Mid-level	$7K	$12K	$20K
Software EngineerNPR	Mid-level	$7K	$12K	$20K
Civil EngineerNPR	Mid-level	$5.5K	$9.5K	$16K
AccountantNPR	Mid-level	$4K	$7K	$11K
Registered NurseNPR	Mid-level	$3.2K	$5.5K	$9K
Teacher (Secondary)NPR	Mid-level	$3K	$5K	$8K

Source: Aggregated public data 2025–2026. All figures in USD.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average mid-level salary in Nepal is $9,286 per year, which is -88.0% compared to the global average of $77,108. Salaries vary significantly by industry, experience level, and city.

Last updated: May 9, 2026 · Source: Aggregated public data (BLS, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, PayScale).