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Executive and Management Average Salaries in Kuwait 2024

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


Average Monthly Salary
1,730 KWD
( 20,700 KWD yearly)

LOW
560
KWD
AVERAGE
1,730
KWD
HIGH
2,820
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 Executive and Management in Kuwait typically earns around 1,730 KWD. Salaries range from 560 KWD (lowest average) to 2,820 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 Executive and 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
Executive and Management
Account Coordinator1,200 KWD
Account Director1,480 KWD
Account Executive1,430 KWD
Account Manager1,360 KWD
Administration Manager1,530 KWD
Administration Officer750 KWD
Administration Supervisor1,190 KWD
Administrative Clerk590 KWD
Administrative Officer580 KWD
Area Director1,380 KWD
Area Manager1,330 KWD
Asset Protection Associate1,630 KWD
Assistant Director1,530 KWD
Assistant General Manager1,630 KWD
Assistant Manager1,600 KWD
Assistant Managing Director1,820 KWD
Assistant Operations Manager1,770 KWD
Assistant Project Manager1,500 KWD
Assistant Section Head1,280 KWD
Assistant to CEO1,350 KWD
Assistant Vice President1,680 KWD
Associate Account Director1,540 KWD
Associate Director1,500 KWD
Bid Manager1,720 KWD
Branch Manager1,620 KWD
Business Development Manager1,830 KWD
Business Operations Associate1,490 KWD
Business Operations Lead1,560 KWD
Campaign Manager1,680 KWD
Catering Coordinator890 KWD
Catering Manager1,500 KWD
CEO3,000 KWD
Chairman of The Board2,970 KWD
Chairman Office Manager1,790 KWD
Chief Commercial Officer2,040 KWD
Chief Corporate Officer2,340 KWD
Chief Digital Officer2,100 KWD
Chief Digital Strategy Officer2,170 KWD
Chief Digital Transformation Officer1,860 KWD
Chief Ethics Officer1,750 KWD
Chief Executive Officer2,880 KWD
Chief Financial Officer2,660 KWD
Chief Investment Officer2,250 KWD
Chief of Staff1,410 KWD
Chief Operating Officer2,190 KWD
Chief Privacy Officer1,780 KWD
Chief Resilience Officer2,170 KWD
Chief Risk Officer1,830 KWD
Chief Strategy Officer2,290 KWD
Chief Trust and Safety Officer1,810 KWD
Client Account Manager1,740 KWD
Client Accounts Officer1,490 KWD
Client Services Manager1,970 KWD
Commercial Director2,050 KWD
Commercial Manager1,710 KWD
Commercial Project Manager1,580 KWD
Commodity Broker1,170 KWD
COO2,280 KWD
Corporate Affairs Executive1,710 KWD
Corporate Compliance Director1,930 KWD
Corporate Director2,060 KWD
Corporate Officer1,410 KWD
Corporate Partnerships Officer1,410 KWD
Country Manager2,380 KWD
Department Head1,770 KWD
Department Manager1,800 KWD
Department Supervisor1,570 KWD
Deputy Director2,160 KWD
Deputy Manager2,130 KWD
Director2,220 KWD
Director of Accreditation1,860 KWD
Director of Catering Services1,690 KWD
Director of Client Services1,830 KWD
Director of Facilities Management1,580 KWD
Director of Operations1,950 KWD
Director of Process Simplification1,550 KWD
Director of Product Management1,910 KWD
Director of Project Management2,010 KWD
Director of Revenue Management1,720 KWD
Director of Training and Development1,910 KWD
Distribution Manager2,070 KWD
Division Manager1,720 KWD
Duty Manager1,710 KWD
Engagement Manager1,980 KWD
Executive Director2,730 KWD
Executive Manager2,270 KWD
Franchise Manager2,430 KWD
General Manager2,190 KWD
Generational Consultant1,520 KWD
Global Master Data Manager2,070 KWD
Global Technical Lead1,300 KWD
Head of Investment1,970 KWD
Head of Middle Office1,740 KWD
Head of Projects1,930 KWD
Head of Strategy2,240 KWD
Head of Supply Chain1,850 KWD
Head of Sustainability1,560 KWD
Housing Manager1,540 KWD
HSE Manager1,540 KWD
Innovation Manager1,590 KWD
Key Account Manager1,670 KWD
Knowledge Manager1,820 KWD
Location Manager1,850 KWD
Logistics Executive1,470 KWD
Logistics Manager1,490 KWD
Management Consultant1,510 KWD
Management Executive2,130 KWD
Manager2,020 KWD
Managing Director2,330 KWD
MIS Executive1,960 KWD
Ocean Services Manager2,050 KWD
Online Business Manager2,720 KWD
Operational Manager1,940 KWD
Operations Analyst1,670 KWD
Operations Assistant1,430 KWD
Operations Director2,110 KWD
Operations Executive2,160 KWD
Operations Manager2,070 KWD
Operations Supervisor1,750 KWD
Planning Director2,080 KWD
PMO Manager1,900 KWD
Policy Administration Executive1,620 KWD
Private Sector Executive1,790 KWD
Product Development Manager2,000 KWD
Product Executive1,730 KWD
Production Executive2,010 KWD
Production Manager1,880 KWD
Production Supervisor1,730 KWD
Program Director2,030 KWD
Program Manager2,000 KWD
Programme Coordinator1,380 KWD
Project Control Manager2,080 KWD
Project Coordinator1,220 KWD
Project Management Officer1,420 KWD
Project Manager1,520 KWD
Project Portfolio Manager1,630 KWD
Quality Manager1,500 KWD
R/D Director1,730 KWD
Regional Director2,600 KWD
Regional Manager1,970 KWD
Relationship Manager1,900 KWD
Retail District Manager1,360 KWD
Revenue Manager1,550 KWD
Risk and Capital Manager2,170 KWD
Risk Officer1,470 KWD
Safety Manager1,440 KWD
Section Head1,430 KWD
Service Manager1,540 KWD
Shift Supervisor1,180 KWD
Solutions Manager1,350 KWD
Supervisor1,200 KWD
Supply Chain Manager2,000 KWD
Surveyor1,410 KWD
Technical Director1,890 KWD
Technical Manager1,780 KWD
Territory Manager1,980 KWD
Validation Manager1,720 KWD
Vice President2,390 KWD
Zone Manager2,090 KWD


Executive and Management Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Kuwait

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

5% of people earn
1,480 KWD or more
10% of people earn
1,250 to 1,480 KWD
20% of people earn
750 KWD or less
65% of people earn
750 to 1,250 KWD
Minimum Salary
560 KWD
Median
1,570 KWD
Maximum
2,820 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 Executive and Management in Kuwait range from 560 KWD (starting average salary) to 2,820 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 Executive and Management is 1,570 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 Executive and Management in Kuwait earn less than 1,180 KWD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 1,850 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 Executive and Management in Kuwait. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 750 KWD to 1,250 KWD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 750 KWD mark, while 10% ranged from 1,250 KWD to 1,480 KWD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 1,480 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 Executive and 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 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 Executive and Management 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 / Executive and Management / Kuwait

Salary comparison by gender Kuwait Executive and Management 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 Executive and Management in Kuwait, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
1,790 KWD
Female-9%
1,630 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 / Executive and Management / Kuwait

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

Professionals working in Executive and Management in Kuwait are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 26 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

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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 / Executive and Management / Kuwait

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kuwait Executive and Management
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39% of surveyed staff in Executive and Management reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 61% 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
61%
No Bonus
39%

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 / Executive and Management / Kuwait


10 KWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Executive and Management in Kuwait is 10 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 Executive and Management in Kuwait is 3 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 Executive and Management in Kuwait?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 1,570 KWD and 1,850 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 Executive and Management in Kuwait ranges from 560 KWD to 1,180 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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