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Human Resources Average Salaries in Kuwait 2024

How much money does a person working in Human Resources make in Kuwait?


Average Monthly Salary
1,220 KWD
( 14,600 KWD yearly)

LOW
510
KWD
AVERAGE
1,220
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 Human Resources in Kuwait typically earns around 1,220 KWD. Salaries range from 510 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 Human Resources 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
Human Resources
Benefits Administrator880 KWD
Benefits Analyst960 KWD
Benefits Manager1,650 KWD
Benefits Specialist1,040 KWD
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer1,680 KWD
Chief Happiness Officer1,810 KWD
Chief Human Resources Officer2,230 KWD
Chief Listening Officer1,520 KWD
Chief People Officer2,040 KWD
Chief Remote Work and Collaboration Officer1,490 KWD
Compensation Analyst990 KWD
Compensation and Benefits Manager1,640 KWD
Compensation and Benefits Officer710 KWD
Compensation and Benefits Specialist1,040 KWD
Compensation Manager1,700 KWD
Corporate Director of Human Resources2,050 KWD
Corporate Recruiter1,470 KWD
Corporate Trainer1,070 KWD
Director of Talent Acquisition1,980 KWD
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist1,350 KWD
Employee Benefits Administrator1,220 KWD
Employee Benefits Consultant1,540 KWD
Employee Benefits Coordinator610 KWD
Employee Communications Manager1,510 KWD
Employee Development Specialist1,330 KWD
Employee Engagement Specialist1,390 KWD
Employee Experience Manager1,580 KWD
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator1,270 KWD
Employee Performance Specialist1,010 KWD
Employee Relations Analyst1,380 KWD
Employee Relations Manager1,430 KWD
Employee Relations Practitioner1,480 KWD
Employee Relations Representative1,060 KWD
Employee Relations Specialist1,400 KWD
Employee Services Manager1,450 KWD
Employee Services Specialist1,430 KWD
Employee Wellness Officer1,100 KWD
Employment Advice Worker650 KWD
Employment Interviewer1,010 KWD
Employment Relations Officer630 KWD
Employment Service Specialist850 KWD
Employment Services Coordinator960 KWD
Enrollment Counselor1,320 KWD
Equal Opportunity Representative1,080 KWD
Executive Human Capital Management2,160 KWD
Executive Recruiter1,410 KWD
Expatriate Administration Manager1,490 KWD
Expatriate Administration Supervisor930 KWD
Global Mobility Manager1,840 KWD
Head of Culture1,590 KWD
Head of Human Resources1,890 KWD
Headhunter1,410 KWD
Health Benefits Coordinator830 KWD
HRIS Analyst740 KWD
HRIS Manager1,200 KWD
HRIS Officer610 KWD
HRIS Supervisor700 KWD
Human Resources Administration Specialist820 KWD
Human Resources Administrative Assistant590 KWD
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator850 KWD
Human Resources Administrator870 KWD
Human Resources Advisor1,440 KWD
Human Resources Analyst1,230 KWD
Human Resources Assessor790 KWD
Human Resources Assistant560 KWD
Human Resources Assistant Manager1,560 KWD
Human Resources Associate530 KWD
Human Resources Compliance Officer1,310 KWD
Human Resources Consultant1,560 KWD
Human Resources Coordinator580 KWD
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager1,180 KWD
Human Resources Data Scientist1,300 KWD
Human Resources Deputy Manager 1,540 KWD
Human Resources Development Manager1,840 KWD
Human Resources Director2,230 KWD
Human Resources Executive1,430 KWD
Human Resources Generalist1,100 KWD
Human Resources Manager1,980 KWD
Human Resources Officer760 KWD
Human Resources Recruiter1,480 KWD
Human Resources Representative770 KWD
Human Resources Section Head1,330 KWD
Human Resources Services Manager1,770 KWD
Human Resources Shared Services Manager1,450 KWD
Human Resources Specialist1,090 KWD
Human Resources Superintendent720 KWD
Human Resources Systems Administrator1,060 KWD
Human Resources Technology Consultant1,190 KWD
Human Resources Training Executive1,390 KWD
Human Resources Transformation Consultant1,390 KWD
Human Resources Vice President1,990 KWD
Industrial Organizational Psychologist1,810 KWD
Job Evaluation Specialist1,410 KWD
Labor Relations Director1,680 KWD
Labor Relations Manager1,700 KWD
Labor Relations Specialist780 KWD
Learning and Development Manager1,680 KWD
Learning and Development Specialist1,200 KWD
Occupational Health and Safety Officer750 KWD
Organizational Development Consultant1,530 KWD
Organizational Development Manager1,710 KWD
Organizational Development Specialist880 KWD
Payroll Assistant680 KWD
Payroll Supervisor810 KWD
People Development Officer1,070 KWD
People Operations Analyst1,250 KWD
Personnel Officer590 KWD
Personnel Recruiter1,440 KWD
Records Clerk530 KWD
Records Manager880 KWD
Recruiter1,480 KWD
Recruiting Coordinator730 KWD
Recruiting Manager1,980 KWD
Recruitment Consultant1,410 KWD
Recruitment Officer780 KWD
Recruitment Supervisor1,200 KWD
Remote Collaboration Consultant1,070 KWD
Remote Work Compliance Manager1,430 KWD
Remote Work Coordinator960 KWD
Remote Work Manager1,310 KWD
Research Associate690 KWD
SAP Resource Manager1,510 KWD
Talent Acquisition Manager1,890 KWD
Talent Acquisition Specialist1,130 KWD
Talent Brand Manager1,590 KWD
Talent Management Officer870 KWD
Technical Recruiter880 KWD
Training Administrator800 KWD
Training and Development Manager1,780 KWD
Training and Development Section Head1,520 KWD
Training Executive1,590 KWD
Training Manager1,680 KWD
Training Officer700 KWD
Training Specialist1,100 KWD
Workforce Planning Analyst1,280 KWD


Human Resources Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Kuwait

Median and salary distribution Kuwait Human Resources monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
1,090 KWD or more
10% of people earn
940 to 1,090 KWD
20% of people earn
610 KWD or less
65% of people earn
610 to 940 KWD
Minimum Salary
510 KWD
Median
1,070 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 Human Resources in Kuwait range from 510 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 Human Resources is 1,070 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 Human Resources in Kuwait earn less than 840 KWD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 1,250 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 Human Resources in Kuwait. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 610 KWD to 940 KWD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 610 KWD mark, while 10% ranged from 940 KWD to 1,090 KWD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 1,090 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 Human Resources 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 Human Resources 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 / Human Resources / Kuwait

Salary comparison by gender Kuwait Human Resources 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 Human Resources in Kuwait, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
1,260 KWD
Female-7%
1,170 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 / Human Resources / Kuwait

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

Professionals working in Human Resources 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 Human Resources
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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 / Human Resources / Kuwait

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kuwait Human Resources
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69% of surveyed staff in Human Resources 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 / Human Resources / Kuwait


7 KWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Human Resources 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 Human Resources 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 Human Resources in Kuwait?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 1,070 KWD and 1,250 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 Human Resources in Kuwait ranges from 510 KWD to 840 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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