How much is a mali for a normal house lawn?

For a standard house lawn with some pots and beds, a part-time mali two or three times a week typically costs Rs 8,000 to 20,000 a month. Larger lawns and more planting push it higher.

Do I pay for the plants and fertiliser?

Yes, normally the household buys plants, seeds and fertiliser, and the mali advises on what to buy. Ask for receipts if the mali buys them for you.

How do I hire a gardener through Hire Staff Islamabad?

Send a staff request online or call us. Tell us the duties, your area, the hours and your budget. We talk it through with you, introduce candidates whose experience and location fit, and you interview them and agree the salary directly before anyone starts.

Salary guide

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Gardener in Islamabad?

A part-time gardener in Islamabad or Rawalpindi, visiting two or three times a week, typically costs Rs 8,000 to 20,000 a month. A full-time mali is around Rs 28,000 to 42,000, and a live-in farmhouse gardener Rs 30,000 to 45,000 plus room. Lawn size and summer watering drive the cost.

Gardeners: typical monthly costTypical market range (verify before relying)

Role	Full-time, per month	Part-time	Live-in	Note
Gardener (Mali)	Rs 28,000 to 42,000	Rs 8,000 to 20,000	Rs 30,000 to 45,000 plus room	Part-time is usually two or three visits a week.

These are typical monthly ranges in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, given as a starting point for a conversation. They are not a quote, a promise or a fixed rate. Pay is agreed between the employer and the worker, and it should never be below the minimum wage notified by the government for your area. Last checked: October 2026.

What makes gardening cost more

Size of the garden

A front lawn with a few pots needs a couple of visits a week. A kanal house or farmhouse needs someone daily.

Season

Summer watering takes more time. Some families add a visit in May and June.

Skill level

A mali who plans seasonal planting, treats plant disease and shapes hedges is worth more than one who only waters.

Where gardens are bigger

Other garden costs

Seeds, plants, fertiliser and pest treatment
Tools and a lawn mower, usually owned by the household
Room and meals for a live-in gardener

How our matching works

1You tell us the job. Duties, hours, your area and the budget you have in mind for the gardener.
2We introduce candidates. People whose experience and home location fit your routine, and we talk each one through with you.
3You decide and agree terms. You interview, choose, and agree the salary and conditions directly before anyone starts.

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Gardeners cost: questions families ask

A full-time gardener in Islamabad or Rawalpindi typically earns Rs 28,000 to 42,000 a month. Part-time is usually two or three visits a week. This is a typical market range to plan with, not a fixed rate, and the final figure is agreed between you and the person you hire.