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Let’s face it – job seekers are oftentimes being asked about their salary expectations during job interviews. 

If you’re one of those applicants who are unsure of answering salary-related questions, then it’s time to do a “pay” check!

Doing some research on average compensation for the role and your experience level can help you have productive conversations about pay with your potential employers. Here’s how:

1. Check online surveys.

averagesalarysurvey.com - A portal that collects salary profiles from its visitors, here you can estimate and compare your salary with others.

salaryexplorer.com - this site provides a database of salaries for specific jobs in Qatar

The above salary checkers are helpful in checking jobs in Doha and comparing salaries online.

2. Read blogs and forums.

Refer to reliable sites and online discussion threads to get an idea on employees’ wage in Doha. Remember: Salaries may vary by nationality and experience level.

Most articles suggest that these are the average monthly salary packages workers in Qatar receive by profession:

Common Jobs

Career	Monthly Salary
Domestic Worker	1,300-1,600 QAR
Nurse	4,000-7,000 QAR
Secretary	3,000-5,000 QAR
Customer Service/ Call Center:	3,000-4,000 QAR
Computer Operator	2,000-3,500 QAR
Child Care	2,000-3,300 QAR
Driver Light	2,200-3,000 QAR

There are also several jobs in doha metro that give you a good salary package. The Average Qatar Rail Cashier monthly pay in Qatar is approximately 6,000 QAR, while a Security Officer is receiving an average of 2,500 QAR monthly compensation.

Teaching

Career	Monthly Salary
Tutor	3,000-3,800 QAR
Preschool Teacher	5,000-5,400 QAR
Elementary School Teacher	6,000-6,400 QAR
English Teacher	7,000-7,500 QAR
High School Teacher	8,000-8,100 QAR

Healthcare/Medical

Career	Monthly Salary
General Surgeon	25,000-35,000 QAR
Physician	22,000-28,000 QAR
General Practitioner	16,000-22,000 QAR
Dentist	14,000-18,000 QAR
Pharmacist	7,000-10,000 QAR
Registered Nurse	6,000-9,000 QAR

Hospitality

Career	Monthly Salary
Hotel Manager	12,000-16,000 QAR
Receptionist	3,000-4,500 QAR
Housekeeping	1,700-3,000 QAR
Chef	3,500-5,500 QAR
Waiter	2,000-3,000 QAR
Kitchen Staff	1500-2500 QAR

Information Technology

Career	Monthly Salary
IT Consultant	25,000-30,000 QAR
IT Manager	18,000-45,250 QAR
Security Specialist	17,000-22,000 QAR
Network Specialist	15,000-20,000 QAR
IT Administrator	9,000-14,000 QAR
Database Administrator	12,000-18,000 QAR
Software Engineer	10,000-15,000 QAR
Developers and Programmers	9,000-14,000 QAR
Web Developers	8,000-13,000 QAR
Help Desk Support	5,000-8,000 QAR

Finance

Career	Monthly Salary
Finance Manager	22,000-28,000 QAR
Bank Branch Manager	15,000-18,000 QAR
Accountant	9,000-12,000 QAR
Finance Assistant	5,000-7,000 QAR
Cashier	3,000-4,500 QAR

Engineering

Career	Monthly Salary
Project Engineer	17,000-22,000 QAR
Civil Engineer	14,000-20,000 QAR
Mechanical Engineer	12,000-18,000 QAR
Electrical Engineer	12,000-17,000 QAR
Architect	16,000-22,000 QAR
Aerospace Engineer	18,000-24,000 QAR
Oil/Gas Engineer	20,000-28,000 QAR
Instrumentation Engineer	14,000-18,000 QAR
Site Engineer	8,000-12,000 QAR
Telecom Engineer	8,000-12,000 QAR

Technician

Career	Monthly Salary
Aircraft Mechanic	10,000-15,000 QAR
Instrument Technician	4,000-7,000 QAR
Maintenance Technician	4,000-7,000 QAR
Lab Technician	5,000-7,000 QAR
Electrician	1,600-2,300 QAR
Technical Draughtsman	5,000-7,000 QAR
HVAC Technician	4,000-6,000 QAR
Quality Inspector	4,000-6,000 QAR
Electrical/Electronics Technician	3,000-5,500 QAR
Telecom Technician	3,500-5,000 QAR

Marketing

Career	Monthly Salary
Business Development Manager	18,000-24,000 QAR
Sales Manager	14,000-18,000 QAR
Sales Supervisor	9,000-12,000 QAR
Sales Executive	7,000-10,000 QAR
Marketing Coordinator	5,000-7,000 QAR
Help Desk Support	5,000-8,000 QAR

High-paying Jobs

Career	Monthly Salary
Chief Executive Officer/ Management Position	120,000-121,100 QAR
Banking Treasury Manager	50,000-55,800 QAR
Project Manager	40,000-42,600 QAR
Human Resource Manager	30,000-38,300 QAR

Wonder how much the bankers earn in Doha? Employees working for jobs in doha bank are paid well for their services. An ATM Manager earns up to 23,000 QAR while a Bank Customer Care Agent receives a maximum of 7,000 QAR salary.

3. Stay updated on local news.

Being informed on the latest updates in Qatar Labour Law helps you to know your rights on your regular pay.

Starting March 20, 2021, the Minimum Wage Law will be applied in Qatar labour market. 

According to, Law No. 17 of 2020, the compensation package for all private sector workers, including domestic workers, will be QAR 1,000 per month as a basic wage, as well as QAR 500 per month allocated by the employer for accommodation expenses and QAR 300 per month for food, unless the employer already provides adequate food or accommodation for the employee or domestic worker.

The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) will be working with employers to update all employment contracts where workers earn less than the amount established by the new Law.

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