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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Bahrain 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Bahrain?


Average Monthly Salary
1,020 BHD
( 12,200 BHD yearly)

LOW
370
BHD
AVERAGE
1,020
BHD
HIGH
2,750
BHD
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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bahrain typically earns around 1,020 BHD. Salaries range from 370 BHD (lowest average) to 2,750 BHD (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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in Bahrain 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
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager1,640 BHD
All Rounder620 BHD
Assistant Executive Housekeeper470 BHD
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller840 BHD
Assistant Food and Beverage Director1,970 BHD
Assistant Hospitality Manager2,090 BHD
Assistant Storekeeper400 BHD
Assistant Tour Manager1,030 BHD
Baker and Pastrycook520 BHD
Bakery Manager1,120 BHD
Bakery Superintendent760 BHD
Banquet Captain620 BHD
Banquet Manager820 BHD
Banquet Server490 BHD
Bar Attendant520 BHD
Bar Manager1,000 BHD
Bar Supervisor700 BHD
Barista610 BHD
Bartender570 BHD
Bellman490 BHD
Beverage Manager1,180 BHD
Bistro Attendant490 BHD
Buffet Chef910 BHD
Buffet Host490 BHD
Buffet Manager1,110 BHD
Butcher and Slaughterer420 BHD
Cafeteria Assistant500 BHD
Cafeteria Manager980 BHD
Cafeteria Supervisor700 BHD
Cake Decorator560 BHD
Casino Shift Manager1,640 BHD
Chain Store Customer Support820 BHD
Chef930 BHD
Chef De Cuisine1,370 BHD
Club Manager1,880 BHD
Cluster Director2,190 BHD
Cluster Revenue Manager1,750 BHD
Cocktail Server510 BHD
Coffee Shop Manager1,700 BHD
Concierge450 BHD
Confectionery Baker590 BHD
Conference and Sales Coordinator850 BHD
Conference Services Manager1,120 BHD
Cook790 BHD
Corporate Sous Chef1,400 BHD
Corporate Travel Consultant1,390 BHD
Croupier650 BHD
Culinary Assistant450 BHD
Culinary Associate410 BHD
Culinary Tour Guide1,230 BHD
Demi Chef940 BHD
Dietary Aide940 BHD
Dining Room Supervisor880 BHD
Dishwasher400 BHD
Duty Manager1,130 BHD
Events Coordinator710 BHD
Executive Chef1,110 BHD
Executive Pastry Chef860 BHD
Fast Food Cook760 BHD
Fast Food Shift Supervisor790 BHD
Fine Dining Cook1,360 BHD
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef1,410 BHD
Fleet Manager2,240 BHD
Food and Beverage Manager1,720 BHD
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst1,210 BHD
Food Consultant1,440 BHD
Food Photographer1,010 BHD
Food Policy Analyst1,370 BHD
Food Safety Auditor1,180 BHD
Food Safety Compliance Manager1,380 BHD
Food Safety Coordinator1,080 BHD
Food Server460 BHD
Food Service Director1,770 BHD
Food Service Manager1,900 BHD
Food Service Sales1,160 BHD
Food Service Worker470 BHD
Food Stylist790 BHD
Food Sustainability Consultant1,410 BHD
Front Desk Agent550 BHD
Front Desk Clerk570 BHD
Front Office Manager990 BHD
Gastronomy Consultant1,090 BHD
Guest Service Executive1,560 BHD
Guest Service Representative650 BHD
Head Chef 1,170 BHD
Head Concierge770 BHD
Hospitality Director2,900 BHD
Hospitality Technology Specialist1,240 BHD
Hostess / Host570 BHD
Hotel Desk Clerk560 BHD
Hotel Maid420 BHD
Hotel Manager2,820 BHD
Hotel Revenue Manager1,610 BHD
Hotel Sales Manager1,990 BHD
Hotel Service Supervisor1,460 BHD
Hotel Staff500 BHD
Inventory Coordinator620 BHD
Kitchen Manager900 BHD
Kitchen Staff500 BHD
Kitchen Supervisor790 BHD
Line Cook860 BHD
Luggage Porter390 BHD
Molecular Gastronomist1,390 BHD
Motel Manager1,540 BHD
Pastry Chef810 BHD
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant530 BHD
Personal Chef1,130 BHD
Production Operator800 BHD
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator870 BHD
Receptionist560 BHD
Regional Restaurant Manager2,240 BHD
Restaurant Manager1,760 BHD
Restaurant Server500 BHD
Room Reservations Manager1,770 BHD
Room Service Manager1,710 BHD
Sous Chef1,080 BHD
Special Events Coordinator1,080 BHD
Supervisor of Food Services1,280 BHD
Sustainable Catering Coordinator1,080 BHD
Sustainable Tourism Consultant1,240 BHD
Tour Consultant1,400 BHD
Tour Guide930 BHD
Tour Manager1,240 BHD
Travel Agent980 BHD
Travel Consultant1,410 BHD
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist1,160 BHD
Waiter / Waitress500 BHD
Wedding Planner1,490 BHD


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Bahrain

Median and salary distribution Bahrain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
1,360 BHD or more
10% of people earn
1,120 to 1,360 BHD
20% of people earn
580 BHD or less
65% of people earn
580 to 1,120 BHD
Minimum Salary
370 BHD
Median
950 BHD
Maximum
2,750 BHD




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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bahrain range from 370 BHD (starting average salary) to 2,750 BHD (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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 950 BHD, implying that half of the workforce in Bahrain 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bahrain earn less than 730 BHD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 1,230 BHD, 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bahrain. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 580 BHD to 1,120 BHD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 580 BHD mark, while 10% ranged from 1,120 BHD to 1,360 BHD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 1,360 BHD 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bahrain 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bahrain, 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 Bahrain costs anywhere from 7,420 BHD to 22,200 BHD 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Bahrain

Salary comparison by gender Bahrain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bahrain, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
1,070 BHD
Female-9%
970 BHD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Bahrain for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Bahrain

How much are annual salary increments in Bahrain for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bahrain are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 4% every 28 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Bahrain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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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.

Bahrain / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Bahrain
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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 Bahrain 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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Bahrain

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Bahrain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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87% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 13% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
13%
No Bonus
87%

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 / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Bahrain


6 BHD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bahrain is 6 BHD.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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bahrain is 2 BHD. 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 Bahrain is 17% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
1,380 BHD
Public Sector+17%
1,620 BHD
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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bahrain?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 950 BHD and 1,230 BHD. 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 Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Bahrain ranges from 370 BHD to 730 BHD. 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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