Full Stack Developer Salary in Pakistan (2026) — Lahore, Karachi & Islamabad

Full stack developer salary in Pakistan 2026. Compare full stack developer salary in Lahore, Karachi & Islamabad with skills roadmap and career growth guide.

💰 Salary Breakdown

Junior (0-1 yr)
PKR 45,000
to
PKR 90,000
per month
Mid-Level (1-3 yr)
PKR 90,000
to
PKR 200K
per month
Senior (3+ yr)
PKR 200K
to
PKR 450K
per month

🛠️ Key Skills Affecting Salary

React.jsNode.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLMongoDBREST APIsDockerGitNext.jsAWS

🏙️ City-wise Salary Comparison

CityJuniorMid-LevelSenior
LahorePKR 55,000PKR 130KPKR 280K
KarachiPKR 60,000PKR 140KPKR 300K
IslamabadPKR 65,000PKR 150KPKR 320K
RawalpindiPKR 45,000PKR 110KPKR 240K
FaisalabadPKR 38,000PKR 85,000PKR 190K

🗺️ Career Roadmap

1

Frontend Mastery

Learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, and responsive design.

2

Backend Development

Master Node.js, Express, REST APIs, and authentication systems.

3

Databases

Learn both SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.

4

Full Stack Frameworks

Build projects with Next.js for server-side rendering and full-stack capabilities.

5

DevOps Basics

Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment on AWS or Vercel.

6

Portfolio & Interview Prep

Build 3-5 full-stack projects and practice system design questions.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the full stack developer salary in Pakistan?▼

Full stack developers in Pakistan earn between PKR 45,000 (junior) and PKR 450,000+ (senior) per month, depending on skills, experience, and city.

Full stack developer salary in Lahore vs Karachi?▼

Karachi and Islamabad tend to offer 10-15% higher salaries than Lahore for full stack developers, though Lahore's market is growing rapidly.

How long to become a full stack developer?▼

With dedicated learning, you can become job-ready as a junior full stack developer in 8-12 months of consistent practice and project building.

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