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Sales Assistant Average Salary in Kuwait 2024

How much money does a person working as Sales Assistant make in Kuwait?


Average Monthly Salary
640 KWD
( 7,700 KWD yearly)

LOW
320
KWD
AVERAGE
640
KWD
HIGH
1,000
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 Sales Assistant in Kuwait typically earns around 640 KWD. Salaries range from 320 KWD (lowest) to 1,000 KWD (highest).


Salary Variance

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



Sales Assistant Pay Scale and Salaries in Kuwait

Median and salary distribution Kuwait Sales Assistant monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
600 KWD or more
10% of people earn
530 to 600 KWD
20% of people earn
370 KWD or less
65% of people earn
370 to 530 KWD
Minimum Salary
320 KWD
Median
600 KWD
Maximum
1,000 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 Sales Assistant in Kuwait range from 320 KWD (starting salary) to 1,000 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 600 KWD, half of the professionals who work as Sales Assistant 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 Sales Assistant in Kuwait earn less than 490 KWD, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 690 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 Sales Assistant in Kuwait compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 370 KWD to 530 KWD. About 20% of salaries are below the 370 KWD mark, while 10% fall within the range of 530 KWD to 600 KWD. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 600 KWD.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Sales Assistant / Kuwait

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
370 KWD
2 - 5 Years+29%
480 KWD
5 - 10 Years+38%
660 KWD
10 - 15 Years+24%
820 KWD
15 - 20 Years+7%
880 KWD
20+ Years+7%
940 KWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Kuwait Sales Assistant
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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 Sales Assistant 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 370 KWD.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 480 KWD, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 660 KWD, 38% 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 820 KWD, 24% 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 880 KWD, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 940 KWD, 7% 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 / Sales Assistant / Kuwait

How do education levels affect salaries?

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

High School
480 KWD
Certificate or Diploma+43%
690 KWD
Bachelor's Degree+38%
950 KWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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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 Sales Assistant in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 480 KWD.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 690 KWD, 43% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 950 KWD, 38% more than the previous level.



Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Sales Assistant / 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 Sales Assistant in Kuwait, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
670 KWD
Female-9%
610 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 / Sales Assistant / Kuwait

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

Individuals working as Sales Assistant in Kuwait are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 6% every 28 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 / Sales Assistant / Kuwait

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Kuwait Sales Assistant
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38% of surveyed staff 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.

Average Hourly Wage / Sales Assistant / Kuwait


4 KWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Sales Assistant in Kuwait is 4 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 Sales Assistant 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.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Sales Retail and Wholesale-100%
Account Manager1,500 KWD+130%
Account Officer810 KWD+26%
Area Manager1,660 KWD+160%
Area Sales Director2,510 KWD+290%
Area Sales Manager2,180 KWD+240%
Assisstant Store Supervisor930 KWD+45%
Assistant Department Manager980 KWD+53%
Assistant Retail Store Manager1,130 KWD+76%
Branch Manager1,580 KWD+150%
Branch Supervisor1,350 KWD+110%
Cashier480 KWD-25%
Cashier Manager1,110 KWD+73%
Commercial Sales Manager2,130 KWD+230%
Conversion Rate Optimization Specialist1,810 KWD+180%
Corporate Sales Manager1,770 KWD+180%
Data-driven Sales Analyst1,410 KWD+120%
Depot Manager1,530 KWD+140%
Depot Supervisor1,300 KWD+100%
Deputy Sales Manager1,400 KWD+120%
Direct-to-Consumer Sales Executive1,870 KWD+190%
Director of Sales2,470 KWD+280%
Distribution Director1,690 KWD+160%
District Leader1,250 KWD+95%
District Manager1,600 KWD+150%
District Sales Manager1,620 KWD+150%
E-commerce Consultant1,570 KWD+140%
External Sales Account Manager1,500 KWD+130%
Field Sales Representative1,080 KWD+68%
Furniture Sales Associate690 KWD+7%
Global Wholesale Manager2,810 KWD+340%
Head Cashier1,010 KWD+57%
Head of Direct Sales2,010 KWD+210%
Head of Retail1,860 KWD+190%
Head Teller1,030 KWD+60%
Inside Sales790 KWD+23%
Inside Sales Account Manager1,260 KWD+96%
Inside Sales Engineer940 KWD+46%
Inside Sales Executive1,410 KWD+120%
Inside Sales Representative890 KWD+39%
Internal Sales Manager1,570 KWD+140%
Inventory Manager1,410 KWD+120%
Key Account Manager1,510 KWD+140%
Medical Device Sales1,140 KWD+78%
Medical Device Sales Representative1,160 KWD+81%
Merchandiser1,030 KWD+60%
Mobile App Sales Representative1,250 KWD+95%
National Account Manager2,020 KWD+210%
National Customer Solution Specialist1,730 KWD+170%
National Sales Manager2,720 KWD+320%
Omni-Channel Sales Coordinator1,290 KWD+100%
Online Crafts Merchant1,060 KWD+65%
Online Marketplace Manager1,670 KWD+160%
Outside Sales Representative1,090 KWD+70%
Parts Salesperson860 KWD+34%
Personalization Strategist1,510 KWD+140%
Project Development Manager1,610 KWD+150%
Project Manager1,610 KWD+150%
Project Sales Executive1,590 KWD+150%
Purchasing and Sales Executive2,300 KWD+260%
Quotation Engineer820 KWD+28%
Regional Sales Director2,720 KWD+320%
Regional Sales Manager2,700 KWD+320%
Relationship Manager1,810 KWD+180%
Retail Merchandiser630 KWD-2%
Retail Operations Manager1,550 KWD+140%
Retail Sales Associate1,200 KWD+87%
Retail Sales Representative980 KWD+53%
Retail Salesperson820 KWD+28%
Retail Store Manager1,640 KWD+160%
Retail Store Sales Person860 KWD+34%
Revenue Manager1,570 KWD+140%
Sales Account Manager1,720 KWD+170%
Sales Admin Executive2,030 KWD+220%
Sales Administration Manager2,010 KWD+210%
Sales Analyst1,600 KWD+150%
Sales Assistant640 KWD-0%
Sales Associate820 KWD+28%
Sales Consultant1,260 KWD+96%
Sales Coordinator910 KWD+42%
Sales Development Representative1,030 KWD+60%
Sales Director2,450 KWD+280%
Sales Engineer930 KWD+45%
Sales Executive1,720 KWD+170%
Sales Manager2,150 KWD+230%
Sales Officer900 KWD+40%
Sales Planner1,400 KWD+120%
Sales Planning Analyst1,350 KWD+110%
Sales Representative820 KWD+28%
Sales Service Associate790 KWD+23%
Sales Specialist1,220 KWD+90%
Sales Supervisor1,310 KWD+100%
Sales Support610 KWD-5%
Sales Support Manager1,420 KWD+120%
Sales Team Leader1,370 KWD+110%
Sales Trainer1,570 KWD+140%
Securities Sales Agent1,400 KWD+120%
Shipper / Receiver610 KWD-5%
Shop Manager1,510 KWD+140%
Social Media Sales Manager1,920 KWD+200%
Store Development Administrator1,100 KWD+71%
Store Manager1,570 KWD+140%
Subscription Box Curator1,450 KWD+130%
Supply Chain Sustainability Manager1,670 KWD+160%
Territory Sales Manager2,230 KWD+250%
Territory Sales Representative1,150 KWD+79%
Trade Marketing Officer1,460 KWD+130%
Treasury Officer1,360 KWD+110%
Vice President Sales2,060 KWD+220%
Visual Merchandiser750 KWD+17%
Voice Commerce Specialist1,280 KWD+99%
Wholesale Data Analyst1,520 KWD+140%
Wholesale Inventory Manager1,760 KWD+170%
Wholesale Marketing Manager1,910 KWD+200%
Wholesale Operations Manager2,200 KWD+240%
Wholesale Sales Representative1,260 KWD+96%

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 Sales Assistant in Kuwait?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 600 KWD and 690 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 Sales Assistant in Kuwait ranges from 320 KWD to 490 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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