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Engineering Average Salaries in Qatar 2024

How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Qatar?


Average Monthly Salary
13,300 QAR
( 160,000 QAR yearly)

LOW
4,200
QAR
AVERAGE
13,300
QAR
HIGH
28,000
QAR
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 Engineering in Qatar typically earns around 13,300 QAR. Salaries range from 4,200 QAR (lowest average) to 28,000 QAR (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 Engineering domain in Qatar 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
Engineering
3D Printing Engineer11,700 QAR
Acoustics Engineer13,300 QAR
Assembly Engineering Technician10,100 QAR
Assistant Chief Engineer14,300 QAR
Associate Engineer12,400 QAR
AutoCAD Drafter7,990 QAR
Autocad Operator8,230 QAR
Automation Engineer13,900 QAR
Automation Engineer14,100 QAR
Avionic System Support Engineer12,300 QAR
Biochemical Engineer12,600 QAR
BMS Engineer12,700 QAR
Bridge and Lock Tender7,260 QAR
Broadcast Engineer13,100 QAR
CAD Design Engineer14,000 QAR
CAD Designer8,300 QAR
CAE Engineer13,100 QAR
Ceramics Engineer12,600 QAR
Chemical Engineer14,100 QAR
Civil Drafter8,330 QAR
Civil Engineer14,000 QAR
Civil Site Engineer13,800 QAR
Civil Technician7,970 QAR
Cognitive Engineer11,900 QAR
Commissioning Engineer13,300 QAR
Communications Engineer14,100 QAR
Condition Monitoring Engineer11,100 QAR
Contract Associate Engineer12,800 QAR
Contract Engineer12,500 QAR
Control Systems Engineer13,700 QAR
Controls Engineer13,600 QAR
Controls Software Engineer12,000 QAR
Corrosion Engineer12,000 QAR
Design Engineer13,500 QAR
Director of Engineering27,900 QAR
Drafter8,160 QAR
Drafting Manager16,200 QAR
Drilling Engineer12,500 QAR
Drilling Foreman3,990 QAR
Electrical Draughtsman6,750 QAR
Electrical Engineer15,300 QAR
Electrical Engineering Manager19,500 QAR
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist14,600 QAR
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler6,950 QAR
Energy Engineer13,600 QAR
Engine Assembler5,870 QAR
Engineer14,000 QAR
Engineering Account Manager15,400 QAR
Engineering Chief Designer15,400 QAR
Engineering Consultant18,700 QAR
Engineering Key Account Manager19,800 QAR
Engineering Lab Technician12,800 QAR
Engineering Manager18,800 QAR
Engineering Planning Manager18,300 QAR
Engineering Production Manager23,900 QAR
Engineering Project Analyst16,200 QAR
Engineering Project Coordinator 16,100 QAR
Engineering Project Director28,000 QAR
Engineering Project Leader17,200 QAR
Engineering Project Manager19,200 QAR
Engineering Research and Development Manager21,000 QAR
Engineering Safety Coordinator10,400 QAR
Engineering Sales Manager17,500 QAR
Engineering Technician10,600 QAR
Engineering Technologist10,100 QAR
Environmental Engineer12,700 QAR
Equipment Engineer12,700 QAR
Equipment Engineering Manager18,000 QAR
Estimator11,500 QAR
Fabrication Specialist9,190 QAR
Fabricator6,370 QAR
Facade Engineer13,400 QAR
Fiber Analyst7,530 QAR
Field Engineer13,800 QAR
Field Engineering Manager22,000 QAR
Fire Engineer13,400 QAR
Fitter and Turner4,170 QAR
Forestry Strategic Planner16,200 QAR
Generation Engineer14,300 QAR
Genetic Engineer14,600 QAR
Geological Engineer13,700 QAR
Geotechnical Engineer14,900 QAR
Heavy Equipment Mechanic7,120 QAR
Highway Engineer13,700 QAR
HSE Professional12,700 QAR
Human Machine Interface Engineer12,400 QAR
HVAC Engineer14,200 QAR
HVAC Supervisor12,000 QAR
Industrial Engineer12,600 QAR
Industrial Engineering Technologist13,100 QAR
Instrument Engineer12,600 QAR
Instrument Technician7,200 QAR
Instrumentation and Control Engineer12,600 QAR
Instrumentation Designer11,700 QAR
Instrumentation Engineer13,900 QAR
Instrumentation Manager13,300 QAR
Irrigation Engineer13,700 QAR
Licensed Aircraft Engineer14,800 QAR
Locomotive Engineer12,600 QAR
Maintenance Engineer12,900 QAR
Maintenance Fitter4,730 QAR
Maintenance Manager13,200 QAR
Manufacturing Engineer12,900 QAR
Marine Engineer13,200 QAR
Materials Engineer12,500 QAR
Materials Researcher12,000 QAR
Materials Technician9,680 QAR
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer13,900 QAR
Mechanical Design Engineer14,500 QAR
Mechanical Designer11,400 QAR
Mechanical Engineer14,700 QAR
Mechanical Engineering Manager18,900 QAR
Mechanical Inspector13,500 QAR
Mechatronics Engineer14,500 QAR
Mining Engineer12,700 QAR
Nanotechnology Engineer14,800 QAR
Natural Language Processing Engineer14,600 QAR
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer14,000 QAR
Optical Engineer13,300 QAR
Optical Instrument Assembler6,780 QAR
PCB Assembler5,040 QAR
Photonics Engineer14,200 QAR
Photonics Technician12,500 QAR
Pipeline Engineer12,800 QAR
Piping Designer7,440 QAR
Piping Engineer12,300 QAR
Planning Engineer14,200 QAR
Pressure Vessel Inspector6,230 QAR
Principal Cost Engineer14,200 QAR
Principal Engineer13,000 QAR
Principal Support Engineer14,000 QAR
Process Engineer13,700 QAR
Process Operator7,720 QAR
Product Development Engineer14,100 QAR
Product Development Technician10,200 QAR
Product Engineer13,700 QAR
Product Safety Engineer12,600 QAR
Production Engineer13,900 QAR
Project Engineer13,600 QAR
Proposal Manager16,700 QAR
Purchasing Engineer12,300 QAR
Quality Assurance Engineer13,800 QAR
Rail Engineer13,700 QAR
Regional Field Engineer14,500 QAR
Remote Sensing Engineer13,700 QAR
Robotics Engineer15,000 QAR
Robotics Technician10,600 QAR
Safety Engineer13,200 QAR
Safety Inspector10,600 QAR
Safety Manager16,300 QAR
Safety Officer6,700 QAR
Sales Engineer14,300 QAR
Scheduling Engineer12,800 QAR
Security Engineer14,300 QAR
Service Engineer14,700 QAR
Smart Home Engineer14,900 QAR
Solar Engineer13,800 QAR
Staff Engineer13,200 QAR
Static Equipment Engineer12,500 QAR
Stationary Engineer11,700 QAR
Stress Engineer11,900 QAR
Structural Analysis Engineer13,600 QAR
Structural Designer11,300 QAR
Structural Engineer13,300 QAR
Structural Technician8,490 QAR
Subsea Engineer16,600 QAR
Supply Chain Specialist13,300 QAR
Surveyor9,780 QAR
Technical Affairs Officer6,590 QAR
Technical Assistant6,780 QAR
Technical Engineer12,000 QAR
Technical Support Engineer11,100 QAR
Tender Engineer12,300 QAR
Test Development Engineer12,900 QAR
Test Engineer13,500 QAR
Transportation Engineer12,300 QAR
Urban Engineer13,600 QAR
Validation Engineer12,200 QAR
Verification Engineer12,300 QAR
Wastewater Engineer13,200 QAR
Wind Energy Engineer14,100 QAR
Wind Energy Operations Manager18,000 QAR
Wireless Engineer14,400 QAR
Work Planner9,000 QAR


Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Qatar

Median and salary distribution Qatar Engineering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
13,300 QAR or more
10% of people earn
11,000 to 13,300 QAR
20% of people earn
5,920 QAR or less
65% of people earn
5,920 to 11,000 QAR
Minimum Salary
4,200 QAR
Median
11,600 QAR
Maximum
28,000 QAR




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 Engineering in Qatar range from 4,200 QAR (starting average salary) to 28,000 QAR (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 Engineering is 11,600 QAR, implying that half of the workforce in Qatar 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 Engineering in Qatar earn less than 8,660 QAR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 14,300 QAR, 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 Engineering in Qatar. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 5,920 QAR to 11,000 QAR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 5,920 QAR mark, while 10% ranged from 11,000 QAR to 13,300 QAR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 13,300 QAR 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 Engineering in Qatar 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 Engineering in Qatar, 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 Qatar costs anywhere from 78,700 QAR to 236,000 QAR 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 / Engineering / Qatar

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

Male
13,800 QAR
Female-9%
12,600 QAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Qatar for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Engineering / Qatar

How much are annual salary increments in Qatar for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Engineering in Qatar are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Qatar Engineering
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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.

Qatar / 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 Qatar is 7%.

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 / Engineering / Qatar

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Qatar Engineering
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50% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 50% 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
50%
No Bonus
50%

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 / Engineering / Qatar


77 QAR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Qatar is 77 QAR.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 Engineering in Qatar is 24 QAR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Doha13,900 QAR

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 Qatar is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
15,300 QAR
Public Sector+5%
16,100 QAR
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 Engineering in Qatar?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 11,600 QAR and 14,300 QAR. 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 Engineering in Qatar ranges from 4,200 QAR to 8,660 QAR. 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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