Average Creative Designer Salary in Kuwait for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Creative Designer salary for 2024 in Kuwait and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Kuwaiti dinar. To keep things simple, we are using the KWD currency code instead of the currency symbol ุฏ.ูƒ.

How Much Does a Creative Designer Make in Kuwait?

A Creative Designer working in Kuwait will typically earn around 12,620 KWD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 6,080 KWD to the highest average salary of 16,980 KWD.

Average Annual Salary
12,620 KWD
Average Monthly Salary
1,051 KWD

Lowest Annual Salary
6,080 KWD
Lowest Monthly Salary
506 KWD

Highest Annual Salary
16,980 KWD
Highest Monthly Salary
1,415 KWD

These are average salaries for a Creative Designer in Kuwait and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Creative Designer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Creative Designer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Creative Designer Salaries in Kuwait

So we've looked at the average salaries a Creative Designer will earn in Kuwait. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Creative Designer can earn between 6,080 KWD and 16,980 KWD on average in Kuwait. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Creative Designer in Kuwait is 10,000 KWD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 10,000 KWD, and 50% of the population earn more than 10,000 KWD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Creative Designer salary in Kuwait, 25% of the population are earning less than 6,440 KWD while 75% of the population earn more than 6,440 KWD.

75% of the population earn less than 12,240 KWD, and 25% of the population earn more than 12,240 KWD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Creative Designer Salary by Experience Level in Kuwait

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average creative designer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Creative Designer in Kuwait that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 7,040 KWD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Creative Designer salary would increase to 10,320 KWD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Creative Designer, the average salary would be 13,540 KWD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 13,100 KWD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Creative Designer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 18,260 KWD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Creative Designer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 15,920 KWD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
7,040 KWD
2-5 Years +23%
10,320 KWD
5-10 Years +42%
13,540 KWD
10-15 Years +17%
13,100 KWD
15-20 Years +10%
18,260 KWD
20+ Years +6%
15,920 KWD

Creative Designer Salary by Education Level in Kuwait

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Creative Designer in Kuwait based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Creative Designer in Kuwait with a high school education can earn an average salary of 7,800 KWD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Creative Designer in Kuwait with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 11,300 KWD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Creative Designer in Kuwait with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 14,620 KWD.

  • Master's Degree. A Creative Designer in Kuwait with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 15,920 KWD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
7,800 KWD
Certificate or Diploma +13%
11,300 KWD
Bachelor's Degree +31%
14,620 KWD
Master's Degree +32%
15,920 KWD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Kuwait is around 6,320 to 19,000 KWD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Creative Designer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Kuwait, a male creative designer will earn an average of 12,120 KWD, while a female creative designer will earn around 10,000 KWD.

This means that a male creative designer earns approximately 21% more than a female creative designer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Kuwait

Male
12,120 KWD
Female -21%
10,000 KWD

Creative Designer Average Pay Raise in Kuwait

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Creative Designer in Kuwait is around 7% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Kuwait is around 4% every 29 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 7 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Creative Designer in Kuwait can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Kuwait for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Kuwait.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
7%
Energy
5%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
1%
Travel
8%
Construction
6%
Education
4%

Creative Designer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Kuwait

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Creative Designer is a low bonus based job, with 34% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

66% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
34%
No Bonus
66%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Kuwait earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
16,400 KWD
Private Sector -12%
14,660 KWD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Creative Designer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Creative Designer in Kuwait.

Job Title Category Salary
Advertising Account Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,340 KWD
Advertising Account Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,480 KWD
Advertising Account Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 9,140 KWD
Advertising and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 23,260 KWD
Advertising Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 13,700 KWD
Advertising Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,720 KWD
Advertising Operations Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,160 KWD
Advertising Sales Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,860 KWD
Advertising Strategic Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,720 KWD
Advertising Team Leader Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,260 KWD
Animator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 12,300 KWD
Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,020 KWD
Art Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,100 KWD
Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 13,900 KWD
Artworker Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 10,320 KWD
Assistant Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 12,620 KWD
Audio and Video Equipment Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 7,800 KWD
Audio Engineer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 10,080 KWD
Audiosual Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 10,380 KWD
Broadcast Administrator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,100 KWD
Catering Sales Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 7,820 KWD
Catering Trainer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 12,520 KWD
Commercial and Industrial Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 7,080 KWD
Conference Organiser Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 12,520 KWD
Content and Media Production Lead Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,140 KWD
CopyWriter Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 11,300 KWD
Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 14,540 KWD
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 9,020 KWD
Desktop Publisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 5,960 KWD
Digital Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,720 KWD
Digital Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,280 KWD
Digital Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,760 KWD
Director of Events Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,940 KWD
Director of Graphic Design Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 14,660 KWD
Director of Social Media Marketing Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,020 KWD
Events and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 27,380 KWD
Events Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,940 KWD
Exhibit Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 13,060 KWD
Exhibit Display Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 11,040 KWD
Exhibit Display Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,260 KWD
Finisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 10,100 KWD
Graphic Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 11,300 KWD
Graphic Design Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 12,760 KWD
Graphic Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 10,380 KWD
Graphics Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 9,140 KWD
Graphics Design Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 13,960 KWD
Group Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,140 KWD
Imagery Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 9,360 KWD
Imaging Technologist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 7,080 KWD
Interaction Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 5,960 KWD
Media Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 11,040 KWD
Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,400 KWD
Media Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 13,700 KWD
Media Production Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 12,620 KWD
Media Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,540 KWD
Media Project Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,400 KWD
Media Relations Representative Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,560 KWD
Media Sales Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,060 KWD
Meeting and Event Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 11,040 KWD
Multimedia Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 9,980 KWD
Multimedia Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 7,080 KWD
Photographer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 9,020 KWD
PPC Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,100 KWD
Print Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,560 KWD
Product and Brand Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,680 KWD
Sales Promotion Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,820 KWD
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO) Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 9,960 KWD
Sketch Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 12,300 KWD
Social Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,940 KWD
Social Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 20,500 KWD
Social Media Marketing Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,020 KWD
Social Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,100 KWD
Special Events Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 15,580 KWD
Technical Typist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 5,520 KWD
User Experience UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 12,760 KWD
UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 8,560 KWD

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