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Chemical Engineer Average Salary in Kuwait 2024

How much money does a person working as Chemical Engineer make in Kuwait?


Average Monthly Salary
1,330 KWD
( 15,900 KWD yearly)

LOW
610
KWD
AVERAGE
1,330
KWD
HIGH
2,110
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 as Chemical Engineer in Kuwait typically earns around 1,330 KWD. Salaries range from 610 KWD (lowest) to 2,110 KWD (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Chemical Engineer salaries in Kuwait vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Chemical Engineer Pay Scale and Salaries in Kuwait

Median and salary distribution Kuwait Chemical Engineer monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
1,260 KWD or more
10% of people earn
1,100 to 1,260 KWD
20% of people earn
760 KWD or less
65% of people earn
760 to 1,100 KWD
Minimum Salary
610 KWD
Median
1,270 KWD
Maximum
2,110 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 for the position Chemical Engineer in Kuwait range from 610 KWD (starting salary) to 2,110 KWD (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 1,270 KWD, half of the professionals who work as Chemical Engineer in Kuwait earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Chemical Engineer in Kuwait earn less than 1,020 KWD, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 1,460 KWD while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Chemical Engineer in Kuwait compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 760 KWD to 1,100 KWD. About 20% of salaries are below the 760 KWD mark, while 10% fall within the range of 1,100 KWD to 1,260 KWD. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 1,260 KWD.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Chemical Engineer / Kuwait

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
690 KWD
2 - 5 Years+33%
930 KWD
5 - 10 Years+48%
1,370 KWD
10 - 15 Years+22%
1,670 KWD
15 - 20 Years+9%
1,820 KWD
20+ Years+8%
1,970 KWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Kuwait Chemical Engineer
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Chemical Engineer and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 690 KWD.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 930 KWD, 33% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 1,370 KWD, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 1,670 KWD, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 1,820 KWD, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 1,970 KWD, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Chemical Engineer / Kuwait

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Chemical Engineer.

Bachelor's Degree
790 KWD
Master's Degree+57%
1,240 KWD
PhD+68%
2,080 KWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by education level monthly Kuwait Chemical Engineer
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Chemical Engineer in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Bachelor's Degree

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 790 KWD.


Level 2: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 1,240 KWD, 57% more than the previous level.


Level 3: PhD

At this level, the average salary becomes 2,080 KWD, 68% more than the previous level.



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.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Chemical Engineer / 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? For the people who work as Chemical Engineer in Kuwait, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 15%.

Male
1,420 KWD
Female-13%
1,230 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 / Chemical Engineer / Kuwait

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

Individuals working as Chemical Engineer 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.

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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 / Chemical Engineer / Kuwait

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kuwait Chemical Engineer
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59% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 41% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
41%
No Bonus
59%

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.

Average Hourly Wage / Chemical Engineer / Kuwait


8 KWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Chemical Engineer in Kuwait is 8 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 as Chemical Engineer in Kuwait is 4 KWD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Science and Technical Services-100%
3D Lab Technologist1,280 KWD-4%
3D Printing Specialist1,210 KWD-9%
Algorithm Developer1,680 KWD+27%
Analytical Chemist2,370 KWD+78%
Anthropologist1,790 KWD+35%
Archeologist1,670 KWD+26%
Assistant Breeder810 KWD-39%
Astronomer3,010 KWD+130%
Atmospheric and Space Scientist2,310 KWD+74%
Behavior Analyst1,670 KWD+26%
Behavior Intervention Specialist1,690 KWD+27%
Behavior Specialist1,600 KWD+20%
Biochemist2,650 KWD+100%
Biofuels Processing Technician1,100 KWD-17%
Biofuels Production Manager1,990 KWD+50%
Biologist2,740 KWD+110%
Biomedical Laboratory Officer1,020 KWD-23%
Biomedical Scientist2,670 KWD+100%
Biophysicist2,620 KWD+97%
Chemical Engineer1,330 KWD+0%
Chemical Technologist1,210 KWD-9%
Chemist2,610 KWD+97%
Chief Robotics Integration Officer2,000 KWD+51%
Chief Technologist2,330 KWD+75%
Climate Change Analyst1,820 KWD+37%
Clinical Laboratory Scientist2,800 KWD+110%
Computer Scientist2,160 KWD+63%
Conservation Scientist2,130 KWD+60%
Data Science Specialist1,640 KWD+23%
Data Scientist2,040 KWD+54%
DNA Analyst2,800 KWD+110%
Ecologist2,090 KWD+57%
Economic Development Specialist2,140 KWD+61%
Flavourist880 KWD-34%
Food Scientist1,720 KWD+30%
Forensic Scientist2,190 KWD+65%
Formulation Technologist1,070 KWD-19%
Fraud Investigator1,280 KWD-4%
Genomics Scientist2,810 KWD+110%
Geographer1,430 KWD+8%
Geographic Information Systems Technician930 KWD-30%
Geological Data Technician950 KWD-28%
Geological Technician1,190 KWD-10%
Geologist2,340 KWD+76%
Geomatics Scientist2,240 KWD+69%
Geophysical Data Technician840 KWD-37%
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist2,010 KWD+51%
Global Technical Lead2,770 KWD+110%
Hydrologist1,870 KWD+41%
Industrial Ecologist1,810 KWD+36%
Intelligence Analyst1,550 KWD+17%
Internet of Things (IoT) Architect1,470 KWD+11%
Internet of Things (IoT) Compliance Analyst1,400 KWD+5%
Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant1,520 KWD+14%
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer1,290 KWD-3%
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist1,410 KWD+6%
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst1,150 KWD-13%
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst1,210 KWD-9%
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist1,260 KWD-5%
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician980 KWD-26%
Knowledge Management Specialist1,380 KWD+4%
Lab Analyst1,140 KWD-14%
Lab Manager1,940 KWD+46%
Lab Technician830 KWD-38%
Laboratory Manager1,910 KWD+44%
Laboratory Researcher1,200 KWD-10%
Laboratory Technician810 KWD-39%
Life Sciences Analyst1,860 KWD+40%
Life Scientist2,050 KWD+54%
Marine Architect1,670 KWD+26%
Marine Biologist2,000 KWD+51%
Marine Superintendent1,180 KWD-11%
Materials Analyst1,190 KWD-10%
Materials Scientist1,990 KWD+50%
Mathematician2,130 KWD+60%
Medical Scientist2,870 KWD+120%
Metallurgist2,000 KWD+51%
Meteorologist2,030 KWD+53%
Microbiologist2,740 KWD+110%
Natural Language Processing Researcher1,740 KWD+31%
Natural Resource Specialist1,610 KWD+21%
Natural Resources Analyst1,760 KWD+33%
Natural Sciences Manager2,510 KWD+89%
Neurotechnology Specialist2,440 KWD+84%
Nuclear Engineer2,840 KWD+110%
Physical Scientist2,240 KWD+69%
Physicist2,640 KWD+99%
Political Scientist2,020 KWD+52%
Polygraph Examiner720 KWD-46%
Polysomnographic Technologist1,250 KWD-6%
Product Development Scientist2,310 KWD+74%
Quantitative Research Analyst1,820 KWD+37%
Quantitative Researcher1,850 KWD+39%
Quantum Algorithm Developer1,620 KWD+22%
Quantum Computing Engineer1,480 KWD+11%
Quantum Computing Ethics Officer1,280 KWD-4%
Quantum Computing Specialist1,490 KWD+12%
Radiation Protection Specialist1,520 KWD+14%
Refrigeration Technician610 KWD-54%
Research Scientist1,980 KWD+49%
Risk Safety Engineer1,230 KWD-7%
Robotics Architect1,590 KWD+20%
Scientific Photographer1,240 KWD-7%
Scientific Programmer1,620 KWD+22%
Scientist2,020 KWD+52%
Service Engineer1,190 KWD-10%
Service Technician800 KWD-40%
Social Science Research Assistant1,190 KWD-10%
Social Scientist2,020 KWD+52%
Sociologist1,980 KWD+49%
Soil Scientist1,690 KWD+27%
Statistical Analyst1,210 KWD-9%
Statistical Assistant900 KWD-32%
Statistician1,890 KWD+42%
Survey Analyst1,190 KWD-10%
Survey Researcher1,120 KWD-16%
Surveying and Mapping Technician770 KWD-42%
Team Leader1,680 KWD+27%
Technical Manager1,800 KWD+36%
Technical Officer840 KWD-37%
Technical Service Director2,570 KWD+94%
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist1,210 KWD-9%
Technical Services Research and Development Manager2,950 KWD+120%
Technical Services Research Associate1,290 KWD-3%
Technical Services Research Coordinator1,370 KWD+3%
Technician800 KWD-40%
Water Ecologist2,380 KWD+79%
Wearable Technology Developer1,330 KWD+0%
Wearables Specialist1,160 KWD-13%
Wildlife Biologist1,880 KWD+42%

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 for the job title Chemical Engineer in Kuwait?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 1,270 KWD and 1,460 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 a careers like Chemical Engineer in Kuwait ranges from 610 KWD to 1,020 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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