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    Updated Q2 2026

    Qatar Salary Guide 2026

    Monthly pay ranges in Qatari Riyal (QAR) across Qatar's leading hiring sectors — based on live job listings, recruiter benchmarks and candidate-reported data from Doha, Lusail, Al Wakrah and West Bay.

    Qatar-wide 9 sectors Entry, Mid, Senior

    How to read this guide

    All figures are gross monthly packages in QAR, including basic salary plus standard allowances (housing, transport). Qatar has no personal income tax.

    • Entry-level: 0–3 years of relevant experience.
    • Mid-level: 4–8 years, full ownership of deliverables.
    • Senior: 9+ years, leadership or specialist authority.

    Oil, Gas & Energy

    RoleEntry (QAR / month)Mid (QAR / month)Senior (QAR / month)
    Petroleum Engineer18,000 – 25,00028,000 – 42,00045,000 – 75,000
    Reservoir Engineer20,000 – 28,00032,000 – 48,00055,000 – 90,000
    HSE Manager15,000 – 22,00025,000 – 38,00040,000 – 65,000
    Project Manager (EPC)22,000 – 30,00035,000 – 55,00060,000 – 95,000
    Drilling Supervisor17,000 – 24,00028,000 – 42,00045,000 – 70,000

    Banking & Finance

    RoleEntry (QAR / month)Mid (QAR / month)Senior (QAR / month)
    Financial Analyst9,000 – 14,00016,000 – 26,00030,000 – 45,000
    Relationship Manager (Corporate)12,000 – 18,00020,000 – 32,00038,000 – 60,000
    Risk & Compliance Officer11,000 – 16,00018,000 – 28,00032,000 – 50,000
    Investment Manager15,000 – 22,00028,000 – 45,00055,000 – 90,000
    Chief Accountant10,000 – 15,00018,000 – 28,00032,000 – 48,000

    Technology & IT

    RoleEntry (QAR / month)Mid (QAR / month)Senior (QAR / month)
    Software Engineer8,000 – 13,00015,000 – 25,00028,000 – 45,000
    DevOps / Cloud Engineer10,000 – 15,00018,000 – 28,00032,000 – 50,000
    Cybersecurity Specialist11,000 – 16,00020,000 – 32,00035,000 – 55,000
    Data Scientist / ML Engineer12,000 – 18,00022,000 – 35,00038,000 – 60,000
    IT Manager14,000 – 20,00025,000 – 38,00042,000 – 65,000

    Construction & Engineering

    RoleEntry (QAR / month)Mid (QAR / month)Senior (QAR / month)
    Civil Engineer7,000 – 11,00013,000 – 22,00025,000 – 40,000
    MEP Engineer8,000 – 12,00014,000 – 24,00026,000 – 42,000
    Quantity Surveyor8,000 – 13,00015,000 – 25,00028,000 – 45,000
    Construction Manager16,000 – 24,00028,000 – 45,00050,000 – 80,000
    Architect9,000 – 14,00016,000 – 26,00030,000 – 50,000

    Healthcare

    RoleEntry (QAR / month)Mid (QAR / month)Senior (QAR / month)
    Registered Nurse7,000 – 10,00011,000 – 16,00018,000 – 26,000
    General Practitioner20,000 – 30,00032,000 – 48,00050,000 – 80,000
    Specialist Consultant30,000 – 45,00050,000 – 75,00085,000 – 140,000
    Pharmacist9,000 – 13,00015,000 – 22,00025,000 – 38,000
    Medical Lab Technologist7,000 – 10,00012,000 – 18,00020,000 – 30,000

    Hospitality & Tourism

    RoleEntry (QAR / month)Mid (QAR / month)Senior (QAR / month)
    Hotel Front Office Manager9,000 – 13,00015,000 – 22,00025,000 – 38,000
    Executive Chef12,000 – 18,00020,000 – 32,00035,000 – 55,000
    F&B Manager10,000 – 15,00018,000 – 28,00030,000 – 45,000
    Hotel General Manager25,000 – 35,00040,000 – 60,00065,000 – 100,000
    Events Manager9,000 – 13,00015,000 – 24,00026,000 – 40,000

    Education

    RoleEntry (QAR / month)Mid (QAR / month)Senior (QAR / month)
    Primary School Teacher7,000 – 10,00011,000 – 16,00018,000 – 25,000
    Secondary School Teacher8,000 – 12,00013,000 – 18,00020,000 – 28,000
    University Lecturer15,000 – 22,00025,000 – 38,00042,000 – 65,000
    School Principal20,000 – 28,00032,000 – 48,00055,000 – 85,000

    Marketing, Sales & Retail

    RoleEntry (QAR / month)Mid (QAR / month)Senior (QAR / month)
    Digital Marketing Specialist7,000 – 11,00013,000 – 20,00024,000 – 38,000
    Sales Executive6,000 – 10,00012,000 – 20,00022,000 – 38,000
    Brand Manager10,000 – 15,00018,000 – 28,00032,000 – 50,000
    Marketing Director20,000 – 28,00032,000 – 48,00055,000 – 85,000
    Retail Store Manager7,000 – 11,00013,000 – 20,00022,000 – 32,000

    Logistics & Supply Chain

    RoleEntry (QAR / month)Mid (QAR / month)Senior (QAR / month)
    Logistics Coordinator6,000 – 9,00010,000 – 16,00018,000 – 28,000
    Procurement Specialist8,000 – 12,00014,000 – 22,00025,000 – 38,000
    Supply Chain Manager14,000 – 20,00024,000 – 38,00042,000 – 65,000
    Warehouse Manager9,000 – 13,00015,000 – 22,00025,000 – 38,000

    Standard allowances & benefits in Qatar

    Housing Allowance
    25 – 40% of basic salary, or company-provided accommodation
    Transport Allowance
    QAR 1,500 – 4,000/month, or company car for senior roles
    Annual Air Ticket
    Economy ticket home country (often for family of 4)
    Medical Insurance
    Mandatory under Qatar Health Insurance Law (employer-paid)
    End-of-Service Gratuity
    21 days basic salary per year (first 5 years), 30 days thereafter
    Annual Leave
    Minimum 3 weeks paid leave, often 30 days at senior levels

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    Disclaimer: Salary ranges are indicative benchmarks compiled from publicly available Qatar job postings, recruiter surveys and candidate-reported data. Actual offers vary by employer, qualifications, nationality of issuing degree, and contract type.