Here’s How Much Salary CEOs of Govt-Owned Companies Earn Every Month

Senior executives heading several state-owned institutions and government-linked financial entities are paid hefty salaries in Pakistan with some receiving more than Rs. 15 million per month, according to Finance Ministry documents seen by ProPakistani.

The total monthly payout is nearly Rs. 107 million.

The highest salary is earned by the Managing Director of Pak Kuwait Investment Company, who receives approximately Rs. 15.38 million per month.

The Managing Director of Pak Oman Investment Company follows with a monthly salary of around Rs. 12.88 million.

The Managing Director of Pak Iran Investment Company reportedly earns Rs. 9.72 million per month, while the head of Pak Libya Holding Company is paid approximately Rs. 8.82 million monthly.

Among major financial institutions, the President of the National Bank of Pakistan makes around Rs. 9 million per month. The President of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited earns more than Rs. 5.45 million, while the President of EXIM Bank of Pakistan receives nearly Rs. 5 million every month.

The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan receives a monthly salary of Rs. 4 million, while the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan earns over Rs. 3.65 million. The Chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan reportedly receives around Rs. 1.1 million per month.

Other notable salaries include the Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited, who earns approximately Rs. 5.2 million per month along with a 15 percent allowance. The CEO of Pakistan Single Window reportedly receives Rs. 2.65 million per month in addition to an allowance of Rs. 89,000.

According to the documents, the President of First Women Bank Limited receives more than Rs. 2.2 million per month. The records also indicate that several executives heading joint investment companies are entitled to additional benefits and perks on top of their monthly salaries.

The disclosures provide a rare glimpse into executive compensation across Pakistan’s public sector financial institutions and government-linked investment companies, many of which play significant roles in banking, trade finance, investment promotion and financial regulation.