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Administration / Reception / Secretarial Average Salaries in Qatar 2024

How much money does a person working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial make in Qatar?


Average Monthly Salary
9,310 QAR
( 112,000 QAR yearly)

LOW
4,670
QAR
AVERAGE
9,310
QAR
HIGH
21,200
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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Qatar typically earns around 9,310 QAR. Salaries range from 4,670 QAR (lowest average) to 21,200 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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
Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Accreditation Specialist16,600 QAR
Admin Clerk5,200 QAR
Admin Executive8,270 QAR
Administrative Aide6,270 QAR
Administrative Analyst11,500 QAR
Administrative Assistant8,260 QAR
Administrative Associate7,660 QAR
Administrative Coordinator7,900 QAR
Administrative Manager12,200 QAR
Administrative Officer7,880 QAR
Administrative Receptionist7,410 QAR
Administrative Secretary6,780 QAR
Administrative Specialist7,750 QAR
Administrative Support6,920 QAR
Administrative Technician6,380 QAR
Board Secretary7,120 QAR
Branch Office Administrator12,800 QAR
Business Administrator12,500 QAR
Business Office Manager19,000 QAR
Central Office Operator7,900 QAR
Clerical Assistant4,880 QAR
Clerk5,180 QAR
Commercial Administrator11,200 QAR
Commissions Processor9,920 QAR
Conveyancing Secretary6,780 QAR
Corporate Receptionist7,440 QAR
Creditors Clerk7,320 QAR
Data Entry Clerk5,070 QAR
Data Entry Specialist7,930 QAR
Document Controller6,610 QAR
Document Management Specialist9,880 QAR
Executive Administrative Assistant8,620 QAR
Executive Assistant8,380 QAR
Executive Officer9,910 QAR
Executive Personal Assistant10,200 QAR
Executive Secretary7,840 QAR
File Clerk5,050 QAR
Front Desk Attendant7,280 QAR
Front Desk Coordinator9,040 QAR
Front Desk Manager12,400 QAR
Front Desk Receptionist7,610 QAR
Front Desk Shift Leader9,220 QAR
Front Office Assistant6,810 QAR
Front Office Executive8,970 QAR
Group Services Manager20,000 QAR
Head Receptionist8,740 QAR
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk5,330 QAR
Key Account Assistant8,600 QAR
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator5,230 QAR
Leasing Administrator9,230 QAR
Legal Secretary8,230 QAR
Librarian9,910 QAR
Mail Processing Clerk4,320 QAR
Mail Sorting Clerk4,630 QAR
Mailroom Clerk4,670 QAR
Mailroom Manager8,710 QAR
Management Support Secretary7,810 QAR
Master Programme Coordinator14,200 QAR
Medical Receptionist8,140 QAR
Meeting and Event Assistant8,620 QAR
Meeting and Event Manager18,400 QAR
Night Manager11,800 QAR
Office Administrator11,600 QAR
Office Assistant5,470 QAR
Office Automation Clerk8,710 QAR
Office Clerk6,200 QAR
Office Coordinator7,200 QAR
Office Manager13,500 QAR
Office Services Coordinator9,970 QAR
Office Supervisor9,290 QAR
Operations Analyst15,700 QAR
Operations Clerk8,850 QAR
Operations Manager19,200 QAR
Personal Assistant7,750 QAR
Planning Assistant8,900 QAR
Process Expert11,200 QAR
Program Coordinator11,000 QAR
Programme Assistant9,260 QAR
Project Administrator12,900 QAR
Project Coordinator17,200 QAR
Query Administrator9,530 QAR
Reception Team Lead9,840 QAR
Receptionist6,940 QAR
Records Officer6,180 QAR
Registry Administrator7,690 QAR
Registry and Filing Clerk5,200 QAR
Rental Clerk5,480 QAR
Schedule Officer5,070 QAR
Scheduler5,810 QAR
School Secretary7,090 QAR
Secretary7,030 QAR
Service Reception Head8,820 QAR
Switchboard Operator6,280 QAR
Technical Program Manager17,200 QAR
Technical Project Manager19,300 QAR
Typist5,830 QAR
Unit Secretary6,700 QAR
Wayleave Officer5,100 QAR


Administration / Reception / Secretarial Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Qatar

Median and salary distribution Qatar Administration / Reception / Secretarial monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
11,100 QAR or more
10% of people earn
9,440 to 11,100 QAR
20% of people earn
5,870 QAR or less
65% of people earn
5,870 to 9,440 QAR
Minimum Salary
4,670 QAR
Median
8,440 QAR
Maximum
21,200 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Qatar range from 4,670 QAR (starting average salary) to 21,200 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial is 8,440 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Qatar earn less than 6,940 QAR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 10,300 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Qatar. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 5,870 QAR to 9,440 QAR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 5,870 QAR mark, while 10% ranged from 9,440 QAR to 11,100 QAR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 11,100 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Qatar

Salary comparison by gender Qatar Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Qatar, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
9,730 QAR
Female-8%
9,000 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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Qatar

How much are annual salary increments in Qatar for individuals working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Qatar are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Qatar Administration / Reception / Secretarial
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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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Qatar

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Qatar Administration / Reception / Secretarial
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74% of surveyed staff in Administration / Reception / Secretarial reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 26% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
26%
No Bonus
74%

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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Qatar


54 QAR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Qatar is 54 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Qatar is 27 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
Doha9,720 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Qatar?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 8,440 QAR and 10,300 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Qatar ranges from 4,670 QAR to 6,940 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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