SBP Governor and Deputy Governors’ Combined Pay and Benefits Rise 94%

Combined salaries and benefits for the State Bank of Pakistan’s governor and deputy governors reportedly increased by approximately 94% during fiscal year 2025–26.

Reported figures from the central bank’s annual financial statements put the total at Rs182.53 million, compared with Rs93.97 million in FY25. The increase amounts to approximately Rs88.55 million.

Annual Combined Remuneration

These figures represent annual salaries and benefits for the officials collectively. They do not establish an individual governor’s salary or a 94% increase for every official.

Board Payments Also Increase

Remuneration for non-executive directors reportedly rose from Rs11.15 million to Rs25.16 million, an increase of approximately 126%.

The reported financial figures do not establish the reasons behind the leadership remuneration increase.