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IT Management Average Salaries in Kuwait 2024

How much money does a person working in IT Management make in Kuwait?


Average Monthly Salary
1,620 KWD
( 19,400 KWD yearly)

LOW
850
KWD
AVERAGE
1,620
KWD
HIGH
2,070
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 IT Management in Kuwait typically earns around 1,620 KWD. Salaries range from 850 KWD (lowest average) to 2,070 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 IT Management 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
Information Technology
Assistant Information Technology Manager1,590 KWD
Assistant Information Technology Project Manager1,510 KWD
Assistant Service Delivery Manager1,530 KWD
Capacity Planning Manager1,660 KWD
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer2,120 KWD
Chief Cloud Officer1,910 KWD
Chief Data Governance Officer1,820 KWD
Chief Data Officer1,880 KWD
Chief Digital Ethics Officer1,630 KWD
Chief Digital Officer1,910 KWD
Chief Information Officer2,050 KWD
Chief Innovation Officer1,860 KWD
Chief Privacy Officer1,570 KWD
Client Delivery Manager1,710 KWD
Cloud-Based Inventory Manager1,330 KWD
Data Governance Manager1,690 KWD
Data Privacy and Protection Manager1,630 KWD
Delivery Manager1,340 KWD
Development Architect1,170 KWD
Development Group Supervisor1,370 KWD
Development Manager1,780 KWD
Director of Technology2,180 KWD
Enterprise Architecture Manager1,640 KWD
Enterprise Infrastructure Manager2,040 KWD
ERP Project Manager1,640 KWD
Financial Systems Manager1,810 KWD
Hardware Engineering Manager1,820 KWD
Head of Development1,780 KWD
Head of Information Technology2,060 KWD
Helpdesk Manager1,400 KWD
Information Systems Manager1,990 KWD
Information Technology Asset Manager1,620 KWD
Information Technology Compliance Manager1,810 KWD
Information Technology Director2,130 KWD
Information Technology Executive1,880 KWD
Information Technology Manager2,190 KWD
Information Technology Operations Manager2,100 KWD
Information Technology Product Manager1,900 KWD
Information Technology Project Coordinator1,250 KWD
Information Technology Project Leader1,470 KWD
Information Technology Project Manager1,910 KWD
Information Technology Quality Assurance Manager1,490 KWD
Information Technology Quality Assurance Team Lead (QA)1,430 KWD
Information Technology Risk Manager1,950 KWD
Information Technology Sales Manager1,740 KWD
Information Technology Team Leader1,480 KWD
Interface Design Manager1,580 KWD
Major Incident Manager1,400 KWD
Multimedia Services Manager1,480 KWD
Network Administration Team Lead1,540 KWD
Network and Infrastructure Manager1,870 KWD
Service Delivery Manager1,680 KWD
Service Level Manager1,590 KWD
Service Support Lead1,260 KWD
SOC Engineer1,160 KWD
Supervisor840 KWD
Support Team Leader1,220 KWD
Technical Manager1,360 KWD
Technical Project Manager1,650 KWD
Technology Director2,090 KWD
Technology Vice President1,710 KWD
Virtual / Augmented Reality Director1,680 KWD


IT Management Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Kuwait

Median and salary distribution Kuwait IT Management monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
1,360 KWD or more
10% of people earn
1,240 to 1,360 KWD
20% of people earn
960 KWD or less
65% of people earn
960 to 1,240 KWD
Minimum Salary
850 KWD
Median
1,530 KWD
Maximum
2,070 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 IT Management in Kuwait range from 850 KWD (starting average salary) to 2,070 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 IT Management is 1,530 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 IT Management in Kuwait earn less than 1,270 KWD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 1,700 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 IT Management in Kuwait. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 960 KWD to 1,240 KWD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 960 KWD mark, while 10% ranged from 1,240 KWD to 1,360 KWD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 1,360 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 IT Management 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 and Compensation Comparison By Gender / IT Management / 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 IT Management in Kuwait, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
1,700 KWD
Female-7%
1,580 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 / IT Management / Kuwait

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

Professionals working in IT Management in Kuwait are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 29 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Kuwait IT Management
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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 / IT Management / Kuwait

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kuwait IT Management
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38% of surveyed staff in IT Management reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 62% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
62%
No Bonus
38%

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 / IT Management / Kuwait


9 KWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in IT Management in Kuwait is 9 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 IT Management in Kuwait is 5 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 IT Management in Kuwait?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 1,530 KWD and 1,700 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 IT Management in Kuwait ranges from 850 KWD to 1,270 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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