Product Lead Salary in Central, Papua New Guinea
In Central Province, a Product Lead earns K39,500 per year. Salary trends vary across industries. Living expenses affect salary benchmarks.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
K28,000 to K35,000
Average (per year)
K31,500
Recent graduates work for government agencies or logistics firms in Kairuku-Hiri.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
K37,000 to K42,000
Average (per year)
K39,500
Mid-level professionals manage products for construction or agriculture companies with regional operations.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
K43,000 to K48,000
Average (per year)
K45,500
Senior Product Leads oversee larger teams in energy or transport projects that support Port Moresby.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
K49,000+
At the principal level, salaries reflect oversight of major initiatives for multinational firms with local bases.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
K35 - K45
per hour
Mid-level
K48 - K55
per hour
Senior
K56 - K62
per hour
The Central Province median differs from the PNG national average. Salaries vary between urban and rural provinces.