Fuel Cell Engineer Average Salary in Qatar 2023
How much money does a Fuel Cell Engineer make in Qatar?
LOW
7,600
QAR AVERAGE
14,300
QAR HIGH
21,800
QAR
A person working as a Fuel Cell Engineer in Qatar typically earns around 14,300 QAR per month. Salaries range from 7,600 QAR (lowest) to 21,800 QAR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Fuel Cell Engineer salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Fuel Cell Engineer Salary Distribution in Qatar
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Fuel Cell Engineer salaries in Qatar range from 7,600 QAR per month (minimum salary) to 21,800 QAR per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 13,500 QAR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Fuel Cell Engineer(s) are earning less than 13,500 QAR while the other half are earning more than 13,500 QAR. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Fuel Cell Engineer(s) are earning less than 9,480 QAR while 75% of them are earning more than 9,480 QAR. Also from the diagram, 75% of Fuel Cell Engineer(s) are earning less than 16,600 QAR while 25% are earning more than 16,600 QAR.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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
Fuel Cell Engineer Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Fuel Cell Engineer salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Fuel Cell Engineer with less than two years of experience makes approximately 8,730 QAR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 10,700 QAR per month, 23% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 15,200 QAR per month, 42% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Fuel Cell Engineer(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 17,700 QAR per month, 17% 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 19,500 QAR per month, 10% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 20,700 QAR per month, 6% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Fuel Cell Engineer average salary change by experience in Qatar
| 0 - 2 Years | 8,730 QAR | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +23% | 10,700 QAR |
| 5 - 10 Years | +42% | 15,200 QAR |
| 10 - 15 Years | +17% | 17,700 QAR |
| 15 - 20 Years | +10% | 19,500 QAR |
| 20+ Years | +6% | 20,700 QAR |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Fuel Cell Engineer Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Fuel Cell Engineer(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
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 Fuel Cell Engineer salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is Bachelor's Degree, the average salary of a Fuel Cell Engineer is 9,870 QAR per month.
While someone with a Master's Degree gets a salary of 19,100 QAR per month, 93% more than someone having a Bachelor's Degree degree.
Fuel Cell Engineer average salary difference by education level in Qatar
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,870 QAR | |
| Master's Degree | +93% | 19,100 QAR |
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 Qatar costs anywhere from 78,400 Qatari Rial(s) to 235,000 Qatari Rial(s) 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 into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. 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
Fuel Cell Engineer Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Fuel Cell Engineer employees in Qatar earn 10% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 14,900 QAR | |
| Female | -9% | 13,600 QAR |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Qatar for all Careers
Fuel Cell Engineer Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Qatar
How much are annual salary increments in Qatar for Fuel Cell Engineer(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Fuel Cell Engineer
Fuel Cell Engineer(s) in Qatar are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 13% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.
Qatar / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 5% | |
| Energy | 1% | |
| Information Technology | 6% | |
| Healthcare | 2% | |
| Travel | 7% | |
| Construction | 3% | |
| Education | 8% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Qatar for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Fuel Cell Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Qatar
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Fuel Cell Engineer is considered to be a moderate bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
48% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 52% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 52% | |
| No Bonus | 48% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese 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 Generators | Supporting 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: | Example: |
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.
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.
Fuel Cell Engineer Average Hourly Wage in Qatar
83 QAR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Qatar is 83 QAR. This means that the average Fuel Cell Engineer in Qatar earns approximately 83 QAR for every worked hour.
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 fix 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.
Fuel Cell Engineer VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Fuel Cell Engineer is 2% more than that of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining. Also, Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining salaries are 10% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
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| Associate Analyst | 15,600 QAR |  +9% |
| Associate Landman | 6,560 QAR | -54% |
| Auxiliary Equipment Operator | 5,920 QAR | -59% |
| Biomass Plant Technician | 7,080 QAR | -51% |
| Biomass Power Plant Manager | 19,800 QAR | +38% |
| Chemical Plant Operator | 11,100 QAR | -23% |
| Chief Contract Compliance Engineer | 14,000 QAR | -2% |
| Completions Engineer | 12,700 QAR | -11% |
| Cost Controller | 9,690 QAR | -32% |
| Crude Oil Marketing Representative | 15,200 QAR | +6% |
| Dispatcher | 5,660 QAR | -61% |
| Distribution Manager | 19,800 QAR | +38% |
| Dragline Operator | 6,740 QAR | -53% |
| Driller Offsider | 4,950 QAR | -65% |
| Dump Truck Driver | 5,640 QAR | -61% |
| Electric and Gas Operations Manager | 31,500 QAR | +120% |
| Energy Advisor | 21,500 QAR | +50% |
| Energy Analyst | 20,200 QAR | +41% |
| Energy Auditor | 17,400 QAR | +21% |
| Energy Dispatch Director | 23,200 QAR | +62% |
| Energy Technical Assistant | 8,800 QAR | -39% |
| Energy Technical Manager | 17,000 QAR | +19% |
| Energy Technical Trainer | 12,100 QAR | -16% |
| Exploration Manager | 25,400 QAR | +77% |
| Field Safety Auditor | 16,100 QAR | +12% |
| Fluids Engineer | 13,800 QAR | -4% |
| Fuel Cell Engineer | 14,300 QAR | -0% |
| Fuel Cell Technician | 7,370 QAR | -49% |
| Fuels Handler | 6,600 QAR | -54% |
| Gas Compressor Operator | 6,150 QAR | -57% |
| Gas Distribution Plant Operator | 11,100 QAR | -23% |
| Gas Supply Manager | 21,000 QAR | +46% |
| Geologist | 24,300 QAR | +69% |
| Geophysicist | 25,600 QAR | +79% |
| Geothermal Production Manager | 23,600 QAR | +65% |
| Geothermal Technician | 9,450 QAR | -34% |
| HSE Engineer | 13,500 QAR | -6% |
| HSE Officer | 8,890 QAR | -38% |
| HSEQ Administrator | 9,630 QAR | -33% |
| Inspector | 12,600 QAR | -12% |
| Instructor | 11,400 QAR | -20% |
| Instrument Designer | 10,900 QAR | -24% |
| Lead Technical Field Advisor | 17,500 QAR | +22% |
| Logistics and Tool Coordinator | 12,500 QAR | -13% |
| Maintenance Engineer | 13,700 QAR | -4% |
| Maintenance Superintendent | 13,100 QAR | -9% |
| Material Controller | 9,640 QAR | -33% |
| Mine Engineer | 14,100 QAR | -2% |
| Mine Surveyor | 15,700 QAR | +10% |
| Mining Project Administrator | 12,000 QAR | -16% |
| Mining Project Assistant | 9,840 QAR | -31% |
| Mining Project Controls Consultant | 15,200 QAR | +6% |
| Mining Project Coordinator | 12,700 QAR | -11% |
| Mining Project Engineer | 14,000 QAR | -2% |
| Mining Project Manager | 17,300 QAR | +21% |
| Mining Site Manager | 18,700 QAR | +30% |
| Mining Team Leader | 15,300 QAR | +7% |
| NDT Technician | 8,170 QAR | -43% |
| Oil Service Unit Operator | 7,520 QAR | -48% |
| Oil Trader | 18,500 QAR | +29% |
| Oilwell Pumper | 5,340 QAR | -63% |
| Petroleum Engineer | 16,300 QAR | +14% |
| Petroleum Geologist | 25,000 QAR | +74% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | 7,990 QAR | -44% |
| Pipeline Technician | 5,200 QAR | -64% |
| Power Coordinator | 8,550 QAR | -40% |
| Power Plant Operations Manager | 25,900 QAR | +81% |
| Power Plant Operator | 11,100 QAR | -23% |
| Radio Operator | 6,320 QAR | -56% |
| Reliability Engineer | 13,600 QAR | -5% |
| Reservoir Engineer | 13,100 QAR | -9% |
| Risk Analyst | 16,500 QAR | +15% |
| Roughneck | 13,800 QAR | -4% |
| Scaffolder | 9,040 QAR | -37% |
| Shutdown Engineer | 12,000 QAR | -16% |
| Solar Energy Installation Manager | 20,500 QAR | +43% |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineer | 14,100 QAR | -2% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | 8,680 QAR | -39% |
| Solar Thermal Technician | 8,900 QAR | -38% |
| Supply Operations Manager | 22,200 QAR | +55% |
| Sustainability Specialist | 22,100 QAR | +54% |
| System Development Advisor | 16,600 QAR | +16% |
| Tanker Truck Driver | 5,530 QAR | -61% |
| Utility Operator | 7,190 QAR | -50% |
| Wind Energy Project Manager | 19,000 QAR | +33% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Doha | 16,700 QAR |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Qatar earn 5% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 15,300 QAR | |
| Public Sector | +5% | 16,000 QAR |
