Best Paying Jobs in Kuwait 2024

List of careers with the highest salaries and the reasons why they pay so much:

Top 10 highest paying jobs in Kuwait

1. 1. Surgeons / Doctors

   Salary Range: from 2,610 KWD to 8,540 KWD

   Surgeons top the list of the highest paying careers due to the critical nature of their job. A surgeon's profession involves high risk and requires extensive knowledge and a long learning path; the necessary ingredients for a high paying career.

   • high risk job
   • extensive knowledge
   • high perceived value
   • revenue generator
2. 2. Judges

   Salary Range: from 2,050 KWD to 6,020 KWD

   Judges earn quite high salaries because of the huge responsibilities associated with their job. Deciding people's fates is not an easy task and the high wage is perfectly justified.

   • high responsibility job
   • extensive knowledge
3. 3. Lawyers

   Salary Range: from 1,910 KWD to 5,470 KWD

   The main reason that lawyers earn big wages is because of their high perceived value in the eyes of their clients. A successful lawyer can save/earn you tons of money or can possibly spare you a death sentence.

   • high perceived value
   • extensive knowledge
   • revenue generator
4. 4. Bank Managers

   Salary Range: from 1,500 KWD to 4,190 KWD

   Being in charge of hundreds of millions in funds and investments with all the associated risks that come along makes managing a bank an extremely critical task worthy of a large salary.

   • high risk
   • high responsibility job
   • huge impact
5. 5. Chief Executive Officers

   Salary Range: from 1,280 KWD to 4,320 KWD

   CEOs are primarily responsible for the success or failure of complete organizations. Their huge remuneration is due to the vast scope of impact as well as the risks involved.

   • widespread impact
   • leadership position
   • high risk
6. 6. Chief Financial Officers

   Salary Range: from 1,270 KWD to 4,280 KWD

   Any job that is about managing money automatically qualifies for high pay. CFOs manage budgets, spending, costs, and revenue which directly impacts the operations of the organization.

   • high risk
   • extensive experience
   • high responsibility job
7. 7. Orthodontists

   Salary Range: from 1,390 KWD to 4,080 KWD

   Orthodontists operate in an industry where people are willing to pay high costs for a service, which directly makes Orthodontists among the best paying jobs.

   • high cost industry
   • high level knowledge
   • high perceived value
   • revenue generator
8. 8. College Professors

   Salary Range: from 1,310 KWD to 3,840 KWD

   College professors are among the top-earning and most prestigious careers. Becoming a professor is not easy and requires persistence which is partly why they earn so high.

   • high level knowledge
   • high perceived value
   • revenue generator
9. 9. Pilots

   Salary Range: from 1,170 KWD to 3,260 KWD

   Probably the only career on the list that involves some kind of excitement, nevertheless; pilots undergo rigorous training programs and they are responsible for the safety of thousands of people every day.

   • high risk
   • extensive experience
10. 10. Marketing Directors

    Salary Range: from 1,000 KWD to 3,100 KWD

    Marketing directors are in charge of increasing the revenue of their organizations. They are directly responsible for generating business and they are well paid for that reason.

    • revenue generator

Best paying jobs in each domain

Highest Paying Jobs in Finance and Accounting
Kuwait

1. 1 Finance Director (2,710 KWD)
2. 2 Financial Manager (2,830 KWD)
3. 3 Investment Advisor (2,760 KWD)
4. 4 Risk Management Director (2,830 KWD)
5. 5 Economist (2,750 KWD)
6. 6 Tax Director (2,460 KWD)
7. 7 Audit Director (2,660 KWD)
8. 8 Investment Fund Manager (2,440 KWD)
9. 9 Accounting Manager (2,460 KWD)
10. 10 Auditing Manager (2,540 KWD)

Best Paid Careers in Business Administration
Kuwait

1. 1 Chief Executive Officer (2,880 KWD)
2. 2 Chairman of The Board (3,000 KWD)
3. 3 Chief Financial Officer (2,730 KWD)
4. 4 Regional Director (2,970 KWD)
5. 5 Executive Manager (2,720 KWD)
6. 6 Chief Corporate Officer (2,660 KWD)
7. 7 Managing Director (2,600 KWD)
8. 8 General Manager (2,430 KWD)
9. 9 Risk and Capital Manager (2,290 KWD)
10. 10 Chief Operating Officer (2,270 KWD)

Best Paid Jobs in Advertising
Kuwait

1. 1 Advertising Sales Director (2,130 KWD)
2. 2 Events Director (2,070 KWD)
3. 3 Advertising Manager (2,070 KWD)
4. 4 Product and Brand Manager (2,180 KWD)
5. 5 Sales Promotion Manager (2,030 KWD)
6. 6 Media Production Manager (2,140 KWD)
7. 7 Media Sales Executive (2,160 KWD)
8. 8 Social Media Manager (2,090 KWD)
9. 9 Digital Media Strategist (2,700 KWD)
10. 10 Advertising Account Manager (1,670 KWD)

Best Paying Jobs in Architecture
Kuwait

1. 1 Architectural Manager (2,300 KWD)
2. 2 Architecture Consultant (2,300 KWD)
3. 3 Assistant Architectural Manager (2,230 KWD)
4. 4 Facilities and Project Manager (2,090 KWD)
5. 5 Design Manager (2,110 KWD)
6. 6 Landscape Architect (1,850 KWD)
7. 7 Architecture Estimating Manager (1,680 KWD)
8. 8 Architect (1,780 KWD)
9. 9 Architectural Designer (1,700 KWD)
10. 10 CAD Manager (1,620 KWD)

Best Paying Professions in Automotive / Car Industry
Kuwait

1. 1 Regional Manager (2,420 KWD)
2. 2 Automotive General Manager (2,190 KWD)
3. 3 Automotive Branch Manager (1,980 KWD)
4. 4 Automotive Purchase Manager (1,850 KWD)
5. 5 Purchasing Project Manager (1,870 KWD)
6. 6 Automotive Project Manager (1,760 KWD)
7. 7 Auto Parts Manager (1,650 KWD)
8. 8 Automotive Assembly Manager (1,710 KWD)
9. 9 Service Manager (1,600 KWD)
10. 10 Used Car Manager (1,560 KWD)

High Paying Jobs in Aviation
Kuwait

1. 1 Aviation Manager (2,770 KWD)
2. 2 Airport Services Manager (2,620 KWD)
3. 3 Airlines Sales Director (2,500 KWD)
4. 4 Aviation Safety Manager (2,560 KWD)
5. 5 Chief Pilot (2,370 KWD)
6. 6 Aircraft Pilot (2,250 KWD)
7. 7 Fleet Controller (2,220 KWD)
8. 8 Airfield Management Specialist (2,130 KWD)
9. 9 Aviation Analyst (2,200 KWD)
10. 10 Aerospace Engineer (2,240 KWD)

High Salary Jobs in Banking
Kuwait

1. 1 International Banking Manager (2,780 KWD)
2. 2 Group Branch Manager (2,870 KWD)
3. 3 Bank Regional Manager (2,660 KWD)
4. 4 Bank Operations Head (2,690 KWD)
5. 5 Capital Risk Manager (2,780 KWD)
6. 6 Credit Portfolio Manager (2,610 KWD)
7. 7 Internal Bank Audit Manager (2,700 KWD)
8. 8 Cash Management Manager (2,650 KWD)
9. 9 Online Banking Manager (2,450 KWD)
10. 10 Mortgage Operations Manager (2,400 KWD)

Highest Paid Jobs in Construction
Kuwait

1. 1 Construction Manager (2,310 KWD)
2. 2 Construction Project Manager (2,160 KWD)
3. 3 Construction Operations Manager (2,240 KWD)
4. 4 Site Leader (2,110 KWD)
5. 5 Building Contracts Manager (1,970 KWD)
6. 6 Tender Manager (1,990 KWD)
7. 7 Building Sales Manager (1,830 KWD)
8. 8 Construction Quality Control Manager (1,770 KWD)
9. 9 Purchasing Manager (1,750 KWD)
10. 10 Installation Manager (1,670 KWD)

Highest Paid Professions in Counseling
Kuwait

1. 1 Psychologist (2,190 KWD)
2. 2 Director of Rehabilitation Services (2,110 KWD)
3. 3 Youth Development Manager (1,940 KWD)
4. 4 Guidance Director (1,950 KWD)
5. 5 Adoption Services Director (1,870 KWD)
6. 6 Mental Health Counselor (1,840 KWD)
7. 7 Supervising Counselor (1,870 KWD)
8. 8 Family Support Specialist (1,750 KWD)
9. 9 Youth Care Counselor (1,540 KWD)
10. 10 Employment Counselor (1,370 KWD)

Highest Paying Careers in Customer Service
Kuwait

1. 1 Customer Service Manager (1,880 KWD)
2. 2 Service Delivery Manager (1,960 KWD)
3. 3 Regional Account Manager (1,770 KWD)
4. 4 Customer Success Manager (1,690 KWD)
5. 5 Call Center Manager (1,680 KWD)
6. 6 Client Relationship Executive (1,790 KWD)
7. 7 Operations Support Manager (1,710 KWD)
8. 8 Customer Service Executive (1,690 KWD)
9. 9 Customer Service Team Leader (1,750 KWD)
10. 10 Customer Service Advisor (1,730 KWD)

Highest Paying Jobs in Education and Teaching
Kuwait

1. 1 College Dean (2,410 KWD)
2. 2 Dean of Faculty (2,430 KWD)
3. 3 Professor (2,450 KWD)
4. 4 Lecturer (2,410 KWD)
5. 5 Head of School (2,080 KWD)
6. 6 Post Doctoral Researcher (2,150 KWD)
7. 7 Educational Psychologist (2,160 KWD)
8. 8 Academic Manager (2,110 KWD)
9. 9 Clinical School Psychologist (2,140 KWD)
10. 10 Principal (2,060 KWD)

Highest Salaries in Energy
Kuwait

1. 1 Operations Manager (2,800 KWD)
2. 2 Geophysicist (2,280 KWD)
3. 3 Engineering Geologist (2,270 KWD)
4. 4 Exploration Manager (2,140 KWD)
5. 5 Energy Dispatch Director (2,240 KWD)
6. 6 Geothermal Production Manager (2,120 KWD)
7. 7 Mining Project Manager (2,130 KWD)
8. 8 Service Delivery Manager (1,990 KWD)
9. 9 Sustainability Specialist (2,140 KWD)
10. 10 Energy Advisor (2,050 KWD)

Highest Salary Jobs in Engineering
Kuwait

1. 1 Director of Engineering (2,430 KWD)
2. 2 Engineering Production Manager (2,230 KWD)
3. 3 Field Engineering Manager (1,950 KWD)
4. 4 Electrical Engineering Manager (2,030 KWD)
5. 5 Engineering Key Account Manager (1,870 KWD)
6. 6 Engineering Project Manager (1,570 KWD)
7. 7 Mechanical Engineering Manager (1,670 KWD)
8. 8 Engineering Sales Manager (1,630 KWD)
9. 9 Engineering Consultant (1,570 KWD)
10. 10 Chief Engineer (1,560 KWD)

Highly Paid Jobs in Real Estate
Kuwait

1. 1 Portfolio Manager (2,550 KWD)
2. 2 Director of Real Estate (2,550 KWD)
3. 3 Shopping Center Manager (2,400 KWD)
4. 4 Town Planner (2,440 KWD)
5. 5 Property Operations Manager (2,280 KWD)
6. 6 Real Estate General Manager (2,370 KWD)
7. 7 Commercial Leasing Manager (2,170 KWD)
8. 8 Community Development Manager (2,230 KWD)
9. 9 Real Estate Project Manager (2,120 KWD)
10. 10 Property Manager (2,130 KWD)

Most Paid Jobs in Manufacturing
Kuwait

1. 1 Production Director (2,150 KWD)
2. 2 Director of Manufacturing (2,120 KWD)
3. 3 Industrial Production Manager (2,050 KWD)
4. 4 Operational Excellence General Manager (2,120 KWD)
5. 5 Technology Development Manager (2,010 KWD)
6. 6 Manufacturing Manager (2,000 KWD)
7. 7 Plant Manager (1,980 KWD)
8. 8 Product Manager (1,820 KWD)
9. 9 Shipping Manager (1,790 KWD)
10. 10 Key Account Manager (1,770 KWD)

Top Salary Jobs in Fitness and Sports
Kuwait

1. 1 Sports Manager (2,170 KWD)
2. 2 Fitness Manager (2,210 KWD)
3. 3 Head Coach (2,050 KWD)
4. 4 Head Gymnastics Instructor (1,960 KWD)
5. 5 Ski Instructor (1,760 KWD)
6. 6 Assistant Coach (1,590 KWD)
7. 7 Swim Instructor (1,550 KWD)
8. 8 Personal Trainer (1,600 KWD)
9. 9 Game Manager (1,470 KWD)
10. 10 Fitness Trainer (1,450 KWD)

Top Salaries in Hospitality
Kuwait

1. 1 Hospitality Director (2,420 KWD)
2. 2 Hotel Manager (2,400 KWD)
3. 3 Fleet Manager (2,040 KWD)
4. 4 Cluster Director (1,920 KWD)
5. 5 Regional Restaurant Manager (1,880 KWD)
6. 6 Assistant Hospitality Manager (1,850 KWD)
7. 7 Hotel Sales Manager (1,810 KWD)
8. 8 Food Service Manager (1,620 KWD)
9. 9 Restaurant Manager (1,740 KWD)
10. 10 Room Reservations Manager (1,630 KWD)

Top 10 Salaries in Healthcare
Kuwait

1. 1 Surgeon - Heart Transplant (6,020 KWD)
2. 2 Chief of Surgery (5,510 KWD)
3. 3 Surgeon - Orthopedic (5,460 KWD)
4. 4 Surgeon - Plastic Reconstructive (5,440 KWD)
5. 5 Invasive Cardiologist (5,230 KWD)
6. 6 Surgeon - Neurology (5,020 KWD)
7. 7 Surgeon - Pediatric (5,280 KWD)
8. 8 Urologist (5,260 KWD)
9. 9 Internist (5,090 KWD)
10. 10 Chief of Psychology (4,630 KWD)

Highest Paying Jobs in Human Resources
Kuwait

1. 1 Chief People Officer (2,050 KWD)
2. 2 Director of Talent Acquisition (2,230 KWD)
3. 3 Human Resources Vice President (2,230 KWD)
4. 4 Human Resources Manager (2,040 KWD)
5. 5 Recruiting Manager (2,160 KWD)
6. 6 Human Resources Development Manager (1,990 KWD)
7. 7 Benefits Manager (1,980 KWD)
8. 8 Labor Relations Director (1,980 KWD)
9. 9 Human Resources Consultant (1,890 KWD)
10. 10 Training Executive (1,980 KWD)

Highest Paying Jobs in Import and Export
Kuwait

1. 1 Import and Export Manager (2,070 KWD)
2. 2 Exports Sales Manager (2,130 KWD)
3. 3 Export Logistics Manager (1,990 KWD)
4. 4 Import and Export Consultant (1,940 KWD)
5. 5 Importation Supervisor (1,840 KWD)
6. 6 Export Logistics Specialist (1,730 KWD)
7. 7 Export Supervisor (1,820 KWD)
8. 8 Logistics Analyst (1,760 KWD)
9. 9 Logistics Administrator (1,560 KWD)
10. 10 Global Forwarding Agent (1,550 KWD)

Highest Paying Jobs in Insurance
Kuwait

1. 1 Risk Management Director (2,470 KWD)
2. 2 Risk Modeling Manager (2,450 KWD)
3. 3 Insurance Manager (2,490 KWD)
4. 4 Insurance Sales Director (2,220 KWD)
5. 5 Policy Change Director (2,220 KWD)
6. 6 Auditing Insurance Manager (2,100 KWD)
7. 7 Loss Prevention Manager (2,050 KWD)
8. 8 Claims Manager (1,880 KWD)
9. 9 Actuary (1,820 KWD)
10. 10 Insurance Program Manager (1,900 KWD)

Highest Paying Jobs in Information Technology
Kuwait

1. 1 Chief Information Officer (2,190 KWD)
2. 2 Online Banking Manager (2,130 KWD)
3. 3 Information Technology Project Manager (2,090 KWD)
4. 4 Enterprise Infrastructure Manager (2,180 KWD)
5. 5 Director of Application Development (2,050 KWD)
6. 6 Chief Information Security Officer (2,060 KWD)
7. 7 Web Security Manager (2,050 KWD)
8. 8 Business Intelligence Consultant (2,120 KWD)
9. 9 Technical Project Manager (2,100 KWD)
10. 10 Information Technology Sales Manager (2,040 KWD)

Highest Paying Jobs in Law and Legal Services
Kuwait

1. 1 Supreme Court Judge (3,940 KWD)
2. 2 Administrative Law Judge (3,600 KWD)
3. 3 Crown Prosecution Service Lawyer (3,580 KWD)
4. 4 General Counsel (3,230 KWD)
5. 5 Litigation Attorney (2,990 KWD)
6. 6 Legal Services Director (3,150 KWD)
7. 7 Judge Advocate (2,850 KWD)
8. 8 Attorney (2,980 KWD)
9. 9 Legal Executive (2,710 KWD)
10. 10 Corporate Counsel (2,690 KWD)

Highest Paying Jobs in Marketing
Kuwait

1. 1 Brand Director (2,510 KWD)
2. 2 Chief Marketing Officer (2,410 KWD)
3. 3 Brand Manager (2,260 KWD)
4. 4 Marketing Manager (2,410 KWD)
5. 5 Chief Product Officer (2,370 KWD)
6. 6 Search Marketing Strategist (2,390 KWD)
7. 7 Market Development Manager (2,250 KWD)
8. 8 Product Manager (2,230 KWD)
9. 9 Digital Marketing Manager (2,180 KWD)
10. 10 Trade Marketing Executive (2,150 KWD)

Highest Paying Jobs in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Kuwait

1. 1 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead (3,130 KWD)
2. 2 Pharmaceutical Manager (2,810 KWD)
3. 3 Molecular and Cellular Biologist (2,800 KWD)
4. 4 Medical Affairs Director (2,880 KWD)
5. 5 Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager (2,880 KWD)
6. 6 Bioinformatics Scientist (2,840 KWD)
7. 7 Pharmaceutical Research Scientist (2,700 KWD)
8. 8 Pharmaceutical Sales Manager (2,700 KWD)
9. 9 Clinical Research Manager (2,490 KWD)
10. 10 Pharmacy Manager (2,430 KWD)

Highest Paying Jobs in Public Relations
Kuwait

1. 1 Head of Public Relations (2,120 KWD)
2. 2 Public Relations Manager (2,020 KWD)
3. 3 Director of Communications (1,840 KWD)
4. 4 Head of Communications (1,790 KWD)
5. 5 Marketing Communications Executive (1,850 KWD)
6. 6 Public Relations Executive (1,730 KWD)
7. 7 Media Relations Specialist (1,630 KWD)
8. 8 Communications Project Manager (1,530 KWD)
9. 9 Investor Relations Officer (1,580 KWD)
10. 10 Government Relations Officer (1,390 KWD)

Highest Paying Jobs in Procurement
Kuwait

1. 1 Supply Chain Director (2,500 KWD)
2. 2 Procurement Manager (2,390 KWD)
3. 3 Distribution Manager (2,290 KWD)
4. 4 Warehouse Manager (2,220 KWD)
5. 5 Vendor Manager (2,190 KWD)
6. 6 Wholesale Buyer (2,170 KWD)
7. 7 Supply Chain Analyst (1,950 KWD)
8. 8 Purchasing Supervisor (1,940 KWD)
9. 9 Inventory Control Manager (1,760 KWD)
10. 10 Demand Planning Manager (1,810 KWD)

Highest Paying Jobs in Quality Control
Kuwait

1. 1 Quality Director (2,230 KWD)
2. 2 Quality Control Manager (2,110 KWD)
3. 3 Quality Assurance Executive (2,050 KWD)
4. 4 Six Sigma Black Belt (2,140 KWD)
5. 5 Product Quality Leader (1,900 KWD)
6. 6 Approval Team Manager (2,010 KWD)
7. 7 Quality Assurance Supervisor (1,730 KWD)
8. 8 Quality Trainer (1,590 KWD)
9. 9 Assistant Quality Manager (1,530 KWD)
10. 10 Quality Control Analyst (1,520 KWD)

Highest Paying Jobs in Sales
Kuwait

1. 1 Wholesale Manager (2,810 KWD)
2. 2 National Sales Manager (2,720 KWD)
3. 3 Sales Director (2,700 KWD)
4. 4 Sales Executive (2,720 KWD)
5. 5 Sales Manager (2,510 KWD)
6. 6 National Account Manager (2,450 KWD)
7. 7 Head of Direct Sales (2,470 KWD)
8. 8 Head of Retail (2,300 KWD)
9. 9 Corporate Sales Manager (2,150 KWD)
10. 10 Relationship Manager (2,180 KWD)

Highest Paying Jobs in Telecommunications
Kuwait

1. 1 Telecommunications Manager (2,050 KWD)
2. 2 Sales Director (2,120 KWD)
3. 3 Chief Technology Officer (1,990 KWD)
4. 4 Telecommunication Service Delivery Manager (1,870 KWD)
5. 5 Telecommunication Solution Architect (1,790 KWD)
6. 6 Telecommunication Consultant (1,640 KWD)
7. 7 Telecommunication Project Manager (1,670 KWD)
8. 8 Telecommunications Analyst (1,550 KWD)
9. 9 Telecommunication Technical Manager (1,610 KWD)
10. 10 Access Operation Team Leader (1,510 KWD)