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Engineering Average Salaries in Kuwait 2024

How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Kuwait?


Average Monthly Salary
1,070 KWD
( 12,900 KWD yearly)

LOW
340
KWD
AVERAGE
1,070
KWD
HIGH
2,260
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 Engineering in Kuwait typically earns around 1,070 KWD. Salaries range from 340 KWD (lowest average) to 2,260 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 Engineering 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
Engineering
3D Printing Engineer1,050 KWD
Acoustics Engineer1,140 KWD
Assembly Engineering Technician930 KWD
Assistant Chief Engineer1,240 KWD
Associate Engineer1,050 KWD
AutoCAD Drafter690 KWD
Autocad Operator750 KWD
Automation Engineer1,190 KWD
Automation Engineer1,170 KWD
Avionic System Support Engineer1,140 KWD
Biochemical Engineer1,090 KWD
BMS Engineer1,060 KWD
Bridge and Lock Tender610 KWD
Broadcast Engineer1,090 KWD
CAD Design Engineer1,190 KWD
CAD Designer730 KWD
CAE Engineer1,100 KWD
Ceramics Engineer1,030 KWD
Chemical Engineer1,210 KWD
Civil Drafter720 KWD
Civil Engineer1,180 KWD
Civil Site Engineer1,240 KWD
Civil Technician670 KWD
Cognitive Engineer1,060 KWD
Commissioning Engineer1,170 KWD
Communications Engineer1,220 KWD
Condition Monitoring Engineer950 KWD
Contract Associate Engineer1,110 KWD
Contract Engineer1,120 KWD
Control Systems Engineer1,110 KWD
Controls Engineer1,090 KWD
Controls Software Engineer1,010 KWD
Corrosion Engineer1,100 KWD
Design Engineer1,190 KWD
Director of Engineering2,230 KWD
Drafter720 KWD
Drafting Manager1,350 KWD
Drilling Engineer1,140 KWD
Drilling Foreman340 KWD
Electrical Draughtsman590 KWD
Electrical Engineer1,310 KWD
Electrical Engineering Manager1,570 KWD
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist1,240 KWD
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler610 KWD
Energy Engineer1,150 KWD
Engine Assembler520 KWD
Engineer1,180 KWD
Engineering Account Manager1,290 KWD
Engineering Chief Designer1,320 KWD
Engineering Consultant1,620 KWD
Engineering Key Account Manager1,670 KWD
Engineering Lab Technician1,070 KWD
Engineering Manager1,600 KWD
Engineering Planning Manager1,560 KWD
Engineering Production Manager1,950 KWD
Engineering Project Analyst1,380 KWD
Engineering Project Coordinator 1,320 KWD
Engineering Project Director2,430 KWD
Engineering Project Leader1,530 KWD
Engineering Project Manager1,570 KWD
Engineering Research and Development Manager1,870 KWD
Engineering Safety Coordinator870 KWD
Engineering Sales Manager1,540 KWD
Engineering Technician870 KWD
Engineering Technologist920 KWD
Environmental Engineer1,110 KWD
Equipment Engineer1,050 KWD
Equipment Engineering Manager1,540 KWD
Estimator940 KWD
Fabrication Specialist820 KWD
Fabricator540 KWD
Facade Engineer1,080 KWD
Fiber Analyst650 KWD
Field Engineer1,230 KWD
Field Engineering Manager2,030 KWD
Fire Engineer1,190 KWD
Fitter and Turner390 KWD
Forestry Strategic Planner1,360 KWD
Generation Engineer1,160 KWD
Genetic Engineer1,290 KWD
Geological Engineer1,240 KWD
Geotechnical Engineer1,170 KWD
Heavy Equipment Mechanic640 KWD
Highway Engineer1,120 KWD
HSE Professional1,120 KWD
Human Machine Interface Engineer1,040 KWD
HVAC Engineer1,210 KWD
HVAC Supervisor1,050 KWD
Industrial Engineer1,110 KWD
Industrial Engineering Technologist1,080 KWD
Instrument Engineer1,140 KWD
Instrument Technician640 KWD
Instrumentation and Control Engineer1,170 KWD
Instrumentation Designer1,010 KWD
Instrumentation Engineer1,190 KWD
Instrumentation Manager1,090 KWD
Irrigation Engineer1,140 KWD
Licensed Aircraft Engineer1,210 KWD
Locomotive Engineer1,080 KWD
Maintenance Engineer1,110 KWD
Maintenance Fitter390 KWD
Maintenance Manager1,140 KWD
Manufacturing Engineer1,160 KWD
Marine Engineer1,110 KWD
Materials Engineer1,100 KWD
Materials Researcher1,100 KWD
Materials Technician860 KWD
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer1,260 KWD
Mechanical Design Engineer1,200 KWD
Mechanical Designer980 KWD
Mechanical Engineer1,220 KWD
Mechanical Engineering Manager1,630 KWD
Mechanical Inspector1,160 KWD
Mechatronics Engineer1,180 KWD
Mining Engineer1,180 KWD
Nanotechnology Engineer1,170 KWD
Natural Language Processing Engineer1,250 KWD
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer1,300 KWD
Optical Engineer1,090 KWD
Optical Instrument Assembler580 KWD
PCB Assembler430 KWD
Photonics Engineer1,210 KWD
Photonics Technician1,000 KWD
Pipeline Engineer1,020 KWD
Piping Designer610 KWD
Piping Engineer1,050 KWD
Planning Engineer1,190 KWD
Pressure Vessel Inspector540 KWD
Principal Cost Engineer1,120 KWD
Principal Engineer1,170 KWD
Principal Support Engineer1,190 KWD
Process Engineer1,080 KWD
Process Operator680 KWD
Product Development Engineer1,160 KWD
Product Development Technician800 KWD
Product Engineer1,180 KWD
Product Safety Engineer1,110 KWD
Production Engineer1,170 KWD
Project Engineer1,210 KWD
Proposal Manager1,500 KWD
Purchasing Engineer1,060 KWD
Quality Assurance Engineer1,150 KWD
Rail Engineer1,190 KWD
Regional Field Engineer1,270 KWD
Remote Sensing Engineer1,190 KWD
Robotics Engineer1,310 KWD
Robotics Technician960 KWD
Safety Engineer1,200 KWD
Safety Inspector940 KWD
Safety Manager1,320 KWD
Safety Officer600 KWD
Sales Engineer1,220 KWD
Scheduling Engineer1,040 KWD
Security Engineer1,190 KWD
Service Engineer1,210 KWD
Smart Home Engineer1,230 KWD
Solar Engineer1,250 KWD
Staff Engineer1,170 KWD
Static Equipment Engineer1,140 KWD
Stationary Engineer1,040 KWD
Stress Engineer1,110 KWD
Structural Analysis Engineer1,070 KWD
Structural Designer1,020 KWD
Structural Engineer1,090 KWD
Structural Technician730 KWD
Subsea Engineer1,450 KWD
Supply Chain Specialist1,130 KWD
Surveyor860 KWD
Technical Affairs Officer560 KWD
Technical Assistant590 KWD
Technical Engineer1,040 KWD
Technical Support Engineer950 KWD
Tender Engineer1,000 KWD
Test Development Engineer1,150 KWD
Test Engineer1,160 KWD
Transportation Engineer1,040 KWD
Urban Engineer1,220 KWD
Validation Engineer990 KWD
Verification Engineer1,080 KWD
Wastewater Engineer1,130 KWD
Wind Energy Engineer1,170 KWD
Wind Energy Operations Manager1,550 KWD
Wireless Engineer1,260 KWD
Work Planner840 KWD


Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Kuwait

Median and salary distribution Kuwait Engineering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
1,060 KWD or more
10% of people earn
880 to 1,060 KWD
20% of people earn
470 KWD or less
65% of people earn
470 to 880 KWD
Minimum Salary
340 KWD
Median
920 KWD
Maximum
2,260 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 Engineering in Kuwait range from 340 KWD (starting average salary) to 2,260 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 Engineering is 920 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 Engineering in Kuwait earn less than 690 KWD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 1,140 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 Engineering in Kuwait. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 470 KWD to 880 KWD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 470 KWD mark, while 10% ranged from 880 KWD to 1,060 KWD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 1,060 KWD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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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 Engineering 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 Engineering 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 / Engineering / Kuwait

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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 Engineering in Kuwait, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
1,110 KWD
Female-7%
1,030 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 / Engineering / Kuwait

How much are annual salary increments in Kuwait for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Engineering in Kuwait are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 5% every 28 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Kuwait Engineering
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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 / Engineering / Kuwait

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kuwait Engineering
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69% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 31% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 4% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
31%
No Bonus
69%

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 / Engineering / Kuwait


6 KWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Kuwait is 6 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 Engineering 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 Engineering in Kuwait?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 920 KWD and 1,140 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 Engineering in Kuwait ranges from 340 KWD to 690 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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