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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Average Salaries in Kuwait 2024

How much money does a person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining make in Kuwait?


Average Monthly Salary
1,190 KWD
( 14,200 KWD yearly)

LOW
410
KWD
AVERAGE
1,190
KWD
HIGH
2,630
KWD
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait typically earns around 1,190 KWD. Salaries range from 410 KWD (lowest average) to 2,630 KWD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining domain in Kuwait exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
Assistant Yard Manager1,120 KWD
Associate Analyst1,330 KWD
Associate Landman560 KWD
Auxiliary Equipment Operator490 KWD
Biomass Plant Technician600 KWD
Biomass Power Plant Manager1,740 KWD
Carbon Capture and Storage Specialist1,240 KWD
Chemical Plant Operator940 KWD
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer1,220 KWD
Chief Renewable Energy Officer2,130 KWD
Chief Sustainability Officer1,990 KWD
Completions Engineer1,100 KWD
Cost Controller890 KWD
Cost Engineer1,210 KWD
Crude Oil Marketing Representative1,250 KWD
Deep-sea Mining Engineer1,380 KWD
Dispatcher530 KWD
Distribution Manager1,720 KWD
Dragline Operator580 KWD
Driller Offsider440 KWD
Dump Truck Driver450 KWD
Electric and Gas Operations Manager2,800 KWD
Energy Advisor1,770 KWD
Energy Analyst1,660 KWD
Energy Auditor1,490 KWD
Energy Dispatch Director2,140 KWD
Energy Efficiency Auditor1,300 KWD
Energy Efficiency Consultant1,400 KWD
Energy Modeler1,140 KWD
Energy Policy Analyst1,200 KWD
Energy Storage Engineer1,250 KWD
Energy Technical Assistant740 KWD
Energy Technical Manager1,420 KWD
Energy Technical Support Manager1,430 KWD
Energy Technical Trainer1,020 KWD
Engineering Geologist2,120 KWD
Exploration Manager1,990 KWD
Field Safety Auditor1,370 KWD
Fluids Engineer1,200 KWD
Fuel Cell Engineer1,270 KWD
Fuel Cell Technician610 KWD
Fuels Handler540 KWD
Gas Compressor Operator530 KWD
Gas Distribution Plant Operator990 KWD
Gas Supply Manager1,790 KWD
Geologist2,140 KWD
Geophysicist2,270 KWD
Geothermal Engineer1,350 KWD
Geothermal Production Manager2,050 KWD
Geothermal Technician850 KWD
HSE Engineer1,220 KWD
HSE Officer750 KWD
HSE Supervisor860 KWD
HSEQ Administrator860 KWD
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engineer1,390 KWD
Inspector1,060 KWD
Instructor1,010 KWD
Instrument Designer930 KWD
Lead Technical Field Advisor1,610 KWD
Lithium Ion Battery Engineer1,080 KWD
Logistics and Tool Coordinator990 KWD
Maintenance Engineer1,180 KWD
Maintenance Superintendent1,120 KWD
Material Controller810 KWD
Methane Detection and Mitigation Specialist1,130 KWD
Mine Engineer1,170 KWD
Mine Surveyor1,290 KWD
Mining Project Administrator1,050 KWD
Mining Project Assistant870 KWD
Mining Project Controls Consultant1,270 KWD
Mining Project Coordinator1,100 KWD
Mining Project Engineer1,160 KWD
Mining Project Manager1,450 KWD
Mining Site Manager1,630 KWD
Mining Team Leader1,290 KWD
Natural Gas Engineer1,250 KWD
NDT Technician710 KWD
Net Zero Energy Consultant1,610 KWD
Oil Service Unit Operator650 KWD
Oil Trader1,570 KWD
Oilwell Pumper460 KWD
Petroleum Engineer 1,340 KWD
Petroleum Geologist2,240 KWD
Petroleum Pump System Operator670 KWD
Petroleum Technician720 KWD
Photovoltaic Engineer1,270 KWD
Pipeline Technician440 KWD
Power Coordinator700 KWD
Power Plant Operations Manager2,280 KWD
Power Plant Operator1,010 KWD
Radio Operator540 KWD
Reliability Engineer1,210 KWD
Renewable Energy Consultant1,810 KWD
Renewable Energy Engineer1,390 KWD
Renewable Energy Policy Analyst1,450 KWD
Reservoir Engineer1,070 KWD
Risk Analyst1,410 KWD
Roughneck1,250 KWD
Scaffolder750 KWD
Shutdown Engineer950 KWD
Smart Grid Analyst1,240 KWD
Smart Grid Engineer1,280 KWD
Solar Energy Installation Manager1,760 KWD
Solar Energy Systems Engineer1,260 KWD
Solar Photovoltaic Installer810 KWD
Solar Thermal Technician700 KWD
Supply Operations Manager2,040 KWD
Sustainability Analyst1,560 KWD
Sustainability Architect1,470 KWD
Sustainability Specialist1,830 KWD
Sustainable Energy Consultant1,530 KWD
System Development Advisor1,370 KWD
Tanker Truck Driver460 KWD
Unconventional Oil and Gas Engineer1,320 KWD
Utility Operator620 KWD
Waste-to-Energy Specialist1,640 KWD
Wind Energy Project Manager1,710 KWD
Wind Farm Technician820 KWD
Wind Turbine Technician970 KWD


Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Kuwait

Median and salary distribution Kuwait Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
1,280 KWD or more
10% of people earn
1,060 to 1,280 KWD
20% of people earn
580 KWD or less
65% of people earn
580 to 1,060 KWD
Minimum Salary
410 KWD
Median
1,050 KWD
Maximum
2,630 KWD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait range from 410 KWD (starting average salary) to 2,630 KWD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is 1,050 KWD, implying that half of the workforce in Kuwait earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait earn less than 800 KWD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 1,300 KWD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 580 KWD to 1,060 KWD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 580 KWD mark, while 10% ranged from 1,060 KWD to 1,280 KWD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 1,280 KWD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Kuwait costs anywhere from 6,350 KWD to 19,000 KWD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Kuwait

Salary comparison by gender Kuwait Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
1,250 KWD
Female-9%
1,140 KWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Kuwait for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Kuwait

How much are annual salary increments in Kuwait for individuals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 6% every 27 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Kuwait Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Kuwait / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Kuwait is 2%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Kuwait

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kuwait Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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67% of surveyed staff in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 33% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
33%
No Bonus
67%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Kuwait


7 KWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait is 7 KWD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait is 2 KWD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Kuwait is 10% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
1,230 KWD
Public Sector+10%
1,360 KWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 1,050 KWD and 1,300 KWD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait ranges from 410 KWD to 800 KWD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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