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Project Manager Average Salary in Kuwait 2024

How much money does a person working as Project Manager make in Kuwait?


Average Monthly Salary
1,520 KWD
( 18,200 KWD yearly)

LOW
760
KWD
AVERAGE
1,520
KWD
HIGH
2,360
KWD
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 as Project Manager in Kuwait typically earns around 1,520 KWD. Salaries range from 760 KWD (lowest) to 2,360 KWD (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Project Manager salaries in Kuwait vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Project Manager Pay Scale and Salaries in Kuwait

Median and salary distribution Kuwait Project Manager monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
1,400 KWD or more
10% of people earn
1,240 to 1,400 KWD
20% of people earn
890 KWD or less
65% of people earn
890 to 1,240 KWD
Minimum Salary
760 KWD
Median
1,410 KWD
Maximum
2,360 KWD




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 for the position Project Manager in Kuwait range from 760 KWD (starting salary) to 2,360 KWD (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 1,410 KWD, half of the professionals who work as Project Manager in Kuwait earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Project Manager in Kuwait earn less than 1,160 KWD, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 1,600 KWD while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Project Manager in Kuwait compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 890 KWD to 1,240 KWD. About 20% of salaries are below the 890 KWD mark, while 10% fall within the range of 1,240 KWD to 1,400 KWD. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 1,400 KWD.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Project Manager / Kuwait

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
910 KWD
2 - 5 Years+32%
1,210 KWD
5 - 10 Years+34%
1,610 KWD
10 - 15 Years+19%
1,930 KWD
15 - 20 Years+8%
2,080 KWD
20+ Years+7%
2,230 KWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Project Manager and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 910 KWD.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 1,210 KWD, 32% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 1,610 KWD, 34% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 1,930 KWD, 19% 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 2,080 KWD, 8% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 2,230 KWD, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Project Manager / Kuwait

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Project Manager.

High School
1,140 KWD
Certificate or Diploma+14%
1,300 KWD
Bachelor's Degree+35%
1,770 KWD
Master's Degree+26%
2,230 KWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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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 salaries by education level for the position Project Manager in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 1,140 KWD.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 1,300 KWD, 14% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 1,770 KWD, 35% more than the previous level.


Level 4: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 2,230 KWD, 26% more than the previous level.



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 Kuwait costs anywhere from 6,350 KWD to 19,000 KWD 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 to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support the theory. 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

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Project Manager / Kuwait

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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? For the people who work as Project Manager in Kuwait, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
1,560 KWD
Female-6%
1,470 KWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Kuwait for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Project Manager / Kuwait

How much are annual salary increments in Kuwait for individuals working as Project Manager? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Project Manager in Kuwait are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 28 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 4% granted to employees every 29 months.

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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.

Kuwait / 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 Kuwait 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 / Project Manager / Kuwait

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37% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 63% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 8% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
63%
No Bonus
37%

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.

Average Hourly Wage / Project Manager / Kuwait


9 KWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Project Manager in Kuwait is 9 KWD.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 as Project Manager in Kuwait is 4 KWD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Executive and Management-100%
Account Coordinator1,200 KWD-21%
Account Director1,480 KWD-3%
Account Executive1,430 KWD-6%
Account Manager1,360 KWD-11%
Administration Manager1,530 KWD+1%
Administration Officer750 KWD-51%
Administration Supervisor1,190 KWD-22%
Administrative Clerk590 KWD-61%
Administrative Officer580 KWD-62%
Area Director1,380 KWD-9%
Area Manager1,330 KWD-13%
Asset Protection Associate1,630 KWD+7%
Assistant Director1,530 KWD+1%
Assistant General Manager1,630 KWD+7%
Assistant Manager1,600 KWD+5%
Assistant Managing Director1,820 KWD+20%
Assistant Operations Manager1,770 KWD+16%
Assistant Project Manager1,500 KWD-1%
Assistant Section Head1,280 KWD-16%
Assistant to CEO1,350 KWD-11%
Assistant Vice President1,680 KWD+11%
Associate Account Director1,540 KWD+1%
Associate Director1,500 KWD-1%
Bid Manager1,720 KWD+13%
Branch Manager1,620 KWD+7%
Business Development Manager1,830 KWD+20%
Business Operations Associate1,490 KWD-2%
Business Operations Lead1,560 KWD+3%
Campaign Manager1,680 KWD+11%
Catering Coordinator890 KWD-41%
Catering Manager1,500 KWD-1%
CEO3,000 KWD+97%
Chairman of The Board2,970 KWD+95%
Chairman Office Manager1,790 KWD+18%
Chief Commercial Officer2,040 KWD+34%
Chief Corporate Officer2,340 KWD+54%
Chief Digital Officer2,100 KWD+38%
Chief Digital Strategy Officer2,170 KWD+43%
Chief Digital Transformation Officer1,860 KWD+22%
Chief Ethics Officer1,750 KWD+15%
Chief Executive Officer2,880 KWD+89%
Chief Financial Officer2,660 KWD+75%
Chief Investment Officer2,250 KWD+48%
Chief of Staff1,410 KWD-7%
Chief Operating Officer2,190 KWD+44%
Chief Privacy Officer1,780 KWD+17%
Chief Resilience Officer2,170 KWD+43%
Chief Risk Officer1,830 KWD+20%
Chief Strategy Officer2,290 KWD+51%
Chief Trust and Safety Officer1,810 KWD+19%
Client Account Manager1,740 KWD+14%
Client Accounts Officer1,490 KWD-2%
Client Services Manager1,970 KWD+30%
Commercial Director2,050 KWD+35%
Commercial Manager1,710 KWD+13%
Commercial Project Manager1,580 KWD+4%
Commodity Broker1,170 KWD-23%
COO2,280 KWD+50%
Corporate Affairs Executive1,710 KWD+13%
Corporate Compliance Director1,930 KWD+27%
Corporate Director2,060 KWD+36%
Corporate Officer1,410 KWD-7%
Corporate Partnerships Officer1,410 KWD-7%
Country Manager2,380 KWD+57%
Department Head1,770 KWD+16%
Department Manager1,800 KWD+18%
Department Supervisor1,570 KWD+3%
Deputy Director2,160 KWD+42%
Deputy Manager2,130 KWD+40%
Director2,220 KWD+46%
Director of Accreditation1,860 KWD+22%
Director of Catering Services1,690 KWD+11%
Director of Client Services1,830 KWD+20%
Director of Facilities Management1,580 KWD+4%
Director of Operations1,950 KWD+28%
Director of Process Simplification1,550 KWD+2%
Director of Product Management1,910 KWD+26%
Director of Project Management2,010 KWD+32%
Director of Revenue Management1,720 KWD+13%
Director of Training and Development1,910 KWD+26%
Distribution Manager2,070 KWD+36%
Division Manager1,720 KWD+13%
Duty Manager1,710 KWD+13%
Engagement Manager1,980 KWD+30%
Executive Director2,730 KWD+80%
Executive Manager2,270 KWD+49%
Franchise Manager2,430 KWD+60%
General Manager2,190 KWD+44%
Generational Consultant1,520 KWD=
Global Master Data Manager2,070 KWD+36%
Global Technical Lead1,300 KWD-14%
Head of Investment1,970 KWD+30%
Head of Middle Office1,740 KWD+14%
Head of Projects1,930 KWD+27%
Head of Strategy2,240 KWD+47%
Head of Supply Chain1,850 KWD+22%
Head of Sustainability1,560 KWD+3%
Housing Manager1,540 KWD+1%
HSE Manager1,540 KWD+1%
Innovation Manager1,590 KWD+5%
Key Account Manager1,670 KWD+10%
Knowledge Manager1,820 KWD+20%
Location Manager1,850 KWD+22%
Logistics Executive1,470 KWD-3%
Logistics Manager1,490 KWD-2%
Management Consultant1,510 KWD-1%
Management Executive2,130 KWD+40%
Manager2,020 KWD+33%
Managing Director2,330 KWD+53%
MIS Executive1,960 KWD+29%
Ocean Services Manager2,050 KWD+35%
Online Business Manager2,720 KWD+79%
Operational Manager1,940 KWD+28%
Operations Analyst1,670 KWD+10%
Operations Assistant1,430 KWD-6%
Operations Director2,110 KWD+39%
Operations Executive2,160 KWD+42%
Operations Manager2,070 KWD+36%
Operations Supervisor1,750 KWD+15%
Planning Director2,080 KWD+37%
PMO Manager1,900 KWD+25%
Policy Administration Executive1,620 KWD+7%
Private Sector Executive1,790 KWD+18%
Product Development Manager2,000 KWD+32%
Product Executive1,730 KWD+14%
Production Executive2,010 KWD+32%
Production Manager1,880 KWD+24%
Production Supervisor1,730 KWD+14%
Program Director2,030 KWD+34%
Program Manager2,000 KWD+32%
Programme Coordinator1,380 KWD-9%
Project Control Manager2,080 KWD+37%
Project Coordinator1,220 KWD-20%
Project Management Officer1,420 KWD-7%
Project Manager1,520 KWD=
Project Portfolio Manager1,630 KWD+7%
Quality Manager1,500 KWD-1%
R/D Director1,730 KWD+14%
Regional Director2,600 KWD+71%
Regional Manager1,970 KWD+30%
Relationship Manager1,900 KWD+25%
Retail District Manager1,360 KWD-11%
Revenue Manager1,550 KWD+2%
Risk and Capital Manager2,170 KWD+43%
Risk Officer1,470 KWD-3%
Safety Manager1,440 KWD-5%
Section Head1,430 KWD-6%
Service Manager1,540 KWD+1%
Shift Supervisor1,180 KWD-22%
Solutions Manager1,350 KWD-11%
Supervisor1,200 KWD-21%
Supply Chain Manager2,000 KWD+32%
Surveyor1,410 KWD-7%
Technical Director1,890 KWD+24%
Technical Manager1,780 KWD+17%
Territory Manager1,980 KWD+30%
Validation Manager1,720 KWD+13%
Vice President2,390 KWD+57%
Zone Manager2,090 KWD+38%

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 Kuwait is 10% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
1,230 KWD
Public Sector+10%
1,360 KWD
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 for the job title Project Manager in Kuwait?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 1,410 KWD and 1,600 KWD. 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 a careers like Project Manager in Kuwait ranges from 760 KWD to 1,160 KWD. 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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