Average Drilling Foreman Salary in Kuwait for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Drilling Foreman 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 Drilling Foreman Make in Kuwait?

A Drilling Foreman working in Kuwait will typically earn around 2,480 KWD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 3,520 KWD to the highest average salary of 6,960 KWD.

Average Annual Salary
2,480 KWD
Average Monthly Salary
206 KWD

Lowest Annual Salary
3,520 KWD
Lowest Monthly Salary
293 KWD

Highest Annual Salary
6,960 KWD
Highest Monthly Salary
580 KWD

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

Drilling Foreman 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 Drilling Foreman Salaries in Kuwait

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Drilling Foreman can earn between 3,520 KWD and 6,960 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 Drilling Foreman in Kuwait is 2,420 KWD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 2,420 KWD, and 50% of the population earn more than 2,420 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 Drilling Foreman salary in Kuwait, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,960 KWD while 75% of the population earn more than 1,960 KWD.

75% of the population earn less than 3,940 KWD, and 25% of the population earn more than 3,940 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.

Drilling Foreman 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 drilling foreman 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 Drilling Foreman in Kuwait that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 1,160 KWD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Drilling Foreman salary would increase to 2,500 KWD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Drilling Foreman, the average salary would be 2,420 KWD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 6,480 KWD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Drilling Foreman with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 5,720 KWD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Drilling Foreman with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 5,400 KWD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
1,160 KWD
2-5 Years +38%
2,500 KWD
5-10 Years +42%
2,420 KWD
10-15 Years +22%
6,480 KWD
15-20 Years +5%
5,720 KWD
20+ Years +9%
5,400 KWD

Drilling Foreman 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 Drilling Foreman 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 Drilling Foreman in Kuwait with a high school education can earn an average salary of 4,140 KWD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Drilling Foreman in Kuwait with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 5,160 KWD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Drilling Foreman in Kuwait with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 5,400 KWD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
4,140 KWD
Certificate or Diploma +51%
5,160 KWD
Bachelor's Degree +50%
5,400 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.

Drilling Foreman 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 drilling foreman will earn an average of 2,420 KWD, while a female drilling foreman will earn around 4,440 KWD.

This means that a male drilling foreman earns approximately 45% less than a female drilling foreman for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Kuwait

Male
2,420 KWD
Female +45%
4,440 KWD

Drilling Foreman 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 Drilling Foreman in Kuwait is around 6% every 28 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 = ( 6 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Drilling Foreman 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%

Drilling Foreman 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 Drilling Foreman is a low bonus based job, with 14% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

86% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
14%
No Bonus
86%

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 Drilling Foreman

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

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 11,880 KWD
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 12,760 KWD
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 14,660 KWD
Associate Engineer Engineering 13,700 KWD
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 8,780 KWD
Autocad Operator Engineering 7,800 KWD
Automation Engineer Engineering 12,240 KWD
Automation Engineer Engineering 13,560 KWD
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 11,880 KWD
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 13,780 KWD
BMS Engineer Engineering 12,120 KWD
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 6,200 KWD
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 13,780 KWD
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 12,580 KWD
CAD Designer Engineering 9,360 KWD
CAE Engineer Engineering 13,900 KWD
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 13,060 KWD
Chemical Engineer Engineering 14,920 KWD
Civil Drafter Engineering 7,240 KWD
Civil Engineer Engineering 13,560 KWD
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 15,880 KWD
Civil Technician Engineering 6,440 KWD
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 12,240 KWD
Communications Engineer Engineering 14,840 KWD
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 10,000 KWD
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 14,620 KWD
Contract Engineer Engineering 14,540 KWD
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 14,620 KWD
Controls Engineer Engineering 13,780 KWD
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 12,620 KWD
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 13,900 KWD
Design Engineer Engineering 12,580 KWD
Director of Engineering Engineering 25,660 KWD
Drafter Engineering 7,240 KWD
Drafting Manager Engineering 16,400 KWD
Drilling Engineer Engineering 11,880 KWD
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 6,760 KWD
Electrical Engineer Engineering 14,820 KWD
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 17,740 KWD
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 15,880 KWD
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 7,620 KWD
Energy Engineer Engineering 12,000 KWD
Engine Assembler Engineering 5,040 KWD
Engineer Engineering 13,560 KWD
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 15,580 KWD
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 14,140 KWD
Engineering Consultant Engineering 18,940 KWD
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 20,520 KWD
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 13,540 KWD
Engineering Manager Engineering 18,900 KWD
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 20,120 KWD
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 23,500 KWD
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 18,260 KWD
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 14,140 KWD
Engineering Project Director Engineering 27,560 KWD
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 17,760 KWD
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 17,740 KWD
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 22,540 KWD
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 9,740 KWD
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 16,980 KWD
Engineering Technician Engineering 9,740 KWD
Engineering Technologist Engineering 12,840 KWD
Environmental Engineer Engineering 14,620 KWD
Equipment Engineer Engineering 13,700 KWD
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 16,980 KWD
Estimator Engineering 10,080 KWD
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 9,140 KWD
Fabricator Engineering 6,080 KWD
Facade Engineer Engineering 11,360 KWD
Fiber Analyst Engineering 7,300 KWD
Field Engineer Engineering 14,660 KWD
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 23,260 KWD
Fire Engineer Engineering 12,580 KWD
Fitter and Turner Engineering 5,780 KWD
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 17,620 KWD
Generation Engineer Engineering 12,620 KWD
Genetic Engineer Engineering 15,580 KWD
Geological Engineer Engineering 15,880 KWD
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 12,240 KWD
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 6,280 KWD
Highway Engineer Engineering 14,540 KWD
HSE Professional Engineering 14,540 KWD
HVAC Engineer Engineering 14,920 KWD
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 13,700 KWD
Industrial Engineer Engineering 14,620 KWD
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 11,360 KWD
Instrument Engineer Engineering 11,880 KWD
Instrument Technician Engineering 6,280 KWD
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 12,240 KWD
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 12,620 KWD
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 12,580 KWD
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 13,780 KWD
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 11,880 KWD
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 14,920 KWD
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 11,360 KWD
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 14,620 KWD
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 5,780 KWD
Maintenance Manager Engineering 11,880 KWD
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 12,620 KWD
Marine Engineer Engineering 14,620 KWD
Materials Engineer Engineering 13,900 KWD
Materials Researcher Engineering 13,900 KWD
Materials Technician Engineering 12,020 KWD
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 17,020 KWD
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 14,200 KWD
Mechanical Designer Engineering 13,660 KWD
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 14,840 KWD
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 19,860 KWD
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 12,620 KWD
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 13,560 KWD
Mining Engineer Engineering 13,560 KWD
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 17,100 KWD
Optical Engineer Engineering 13,780 KWD
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 6,760 KWD
PCB Assembler Engineering 6,760 KWD
Photonics Engineer Engineering 14,920 KWD
Photonics Technician Engineering 12,200 KWD
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 11,040 KWD
Piping Designer Engineering 7,620 KWD
Piping Engineer Engineering 13,700 KWD
Planning Engineer Engineering 12,580 KWD
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 6,080 KWD
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 14,540 KWD
Principal Engineer Engineering 12,240 KWD
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 12,580 KWD
Process Engineer Engineering 11,360 KWD
Process Operator Engineering 8,960 KWD
Product Development Engineer Engineering 12,620 KWD
Product Development Technician Engineering 8,100 KWD
Product Engineer Engineering 12,240 KWD
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 14,620 KWD
Production Engineer Engineering 12,240 KWD
Project Engineer Engineering 14,920 KWD
Proposal Manager Engineering 19,200 KWD
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 12,120 KWD
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 12,000 KWD
Rail Engineer Engineering 12,580 KWD
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 14,540 KWD
Robotics Engineer Engineering 14,820 KWD
Robotics Technician Engineering 12,520 KWD
Safety Engineer Engineering 14,200 KWD
Safety Inspector Engineering 10,080 KWD
Safety Manager Engineering 14,140 KWD
Safety Officer Engineering 6,200 KWD
Sales Engineer Engineering 14,840 KWD
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 10,980 KWD
Service Engineer Engineering 14,920 KWD
Solar Engineer Engineering 13,100 KWD
Staff Engineer Engineering 12,240 KWD
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 11,880 KWD
Stationary Engineer Engineering 10,980 KWD
Stress Engineer Engineering 14,620 KWD
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 13,540 KWD
Structural Designer Engineering 11,040 KWD
Structural Engineer Engineering 13,780 KWD
Structural Technician Engineering 9,360 KWD
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 13,960 KWD
Surveyor Engineering 12,020 KWD
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 5,520 KWD
Technical Assistant Engineering 6,080 KWD
Technical Engineer Engineering 10,980 KWD
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 10,000 KWD
Tender Engineer Engineering 12,200 KWD
Test Development Engineer Engineering 12,000 KWD
Test Engineer Engineering 12,620 KWD
Transportation Engineer Engineering 10,980 KWD
Validation Engineer Engineering 12,180 KWD
Verification Engineer Engineering 11,360 KWD
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 14,540 KWD
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 12,240 KWD
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 20,300 KWD
Work Planner Engineering 9,980 KWD

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