Average Executive Pastry Chef Salary in Kuwait for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Executive Pastry Chef 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 an Executive Pastry Chef Make in Kuwait?

An Executive Pastry Chef working in Kuwait will typically earn around 7,080 KWD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 6,300 KWD to the highest average salary of 14,540 KWD.

Average Annual Salary
7,080 KWD
Average Monthly Salary
590 KWD

Lowest Annual Salary
6,300 KWD
Lowest Monthly Salary
525 KWD

Highest Annual Salary
14,540 KWD
Highest Monthly Salary
1,211 KWD

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

Executive Pastry Chef 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 Executive Pastry Chef Salaries in Kuwait

So we've looked at the average salaries an Executive Pastry Chef will earn in Kuwait. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Executive Pastry Chef can earn between 6,300 KWD and 14,540 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 an Executive Pastry Chef in Kuwait is 8,960 KWD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 8,960 KWD, and 50% of the population earn more than 8,960 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 Executive Pastry Chef salary in Kuwait, 25% of the population are earning less than 6,180 KWD while 75% of the population earn more than 6,180 KWD.

75% of the population earn less than 9,460 KWD, and 25% of the population earn more than 9,460 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.

Executive Pastry Chef 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 executive pastry chef 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. An Executive Pastry Chef in Kuwait that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 3,940 KWD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Executive Pastry Chef salary would increase to 6,080 KWD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Executive Pastry Chef, the average salary would be 9,440 KWD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 10,220 KWD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Executive Pastry Chef with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 12,620 KWD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Executive Pastry Chef with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 13,540 KWD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
3,940 KWD
2-5 Years +26%
6,080 KWD
5-10 Years +32%
9,440 KWD
10-15 Years +18%
10,220 KWD
15-20 Years +11%
12,620 KWD
20+ Years +6%
13,540 KWD

Executive Pastry Chef 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 an Executive Pastry Chef 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. An Executive Pastry Chef in Kuwait with a high school education can earn an average salary of 6,280 KWD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Executive Pastry Chef in Kuwait with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 12,200 KWD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
6,280 KWD
Certificate or Diploma +56%
12,200 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.

Executive Pastry Chef 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 executive pastry chef will earn an average of 10,320 KWD, while a female executive pastry chef will earn around 9,020 KWD.

This means that a male executive pastry chef earns approximately 14% more than a female executive pastry chef for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Kuwait

Male
10,320 KWD
Female -14%
9,020 KWD

Executive Pastry Chef 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 an Executive Pastry Chef in Kuwait is around 5% 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 = ( 5 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that an Executive Pastry Chef in Kuwait can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% 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%

Executive Pastry Chef 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.

An Executive Pastry Chef is a low bonus based job, with 32% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

68% 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 4% to 5%.

Received Bonus
32%
No Bonus
68%

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 an Executive Pastry Chef

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Executive Pastry Chef in Kuwait.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,080 KWD
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,860 KWD
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,320 KWD
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,940 KWD
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,400 KWD
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,000 KWD
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,100 KWD
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,720 KWD
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,760 KWD
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,620 KWD
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,400 KWD
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,420 KWD
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,940 KWD
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,940 KWD
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,300 KWD
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,960 KWD
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,400 KWD
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,400 KWD
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,300 KWD
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,980 KWD
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,760 KWD
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,380 KWD
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,760 KWD
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,940 KWD
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,480 KWD
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,720 KWD
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,560 KWD
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,760 KWD
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,400 KWD
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 18,780 KWD
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,100 KWD
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,820 KWD
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,000 KWD
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 17,860 KWD
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 24,840 KWD
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 17,760 KWD
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,940 KWD
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 17,860 KWD
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,320 KWD
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,400 KWD
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,560 KWD
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,760 KWD
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,960 KWD
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 11,880 KWD
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,580 KWD
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,080 KWD
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,860 KWD
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,860 KWD
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,380 KWD
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,820 KWD
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,320 KWD
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,480 KWD
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,620 KWD
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,300 KWD
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,520 KWD
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,420 KWD
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 8,960 KWD
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,560 KWD
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,840 KWD
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,080 KWD
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 20,300 KWD
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 15,580 KWD
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,940 KWD
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,780 KWD
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,220 KWD
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 21,380 KWD
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,180 KWD
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,780 KWD
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,160 KWD
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,720 KWD
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,980 KWD
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 17,620 KWD
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,200 KWD
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,620 KWD
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,040 KWD
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 30,840 KWD
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,160 KWD
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,720 KWD
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,480 KWD
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 28,900 KWD
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 23,520 KWD
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 17,540 KWD
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,480 KWD
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,080 KWD
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,320 KWD
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,760 KWD
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,020 KWD
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,100 KWD
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,480 KWD
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 17,100 KWD
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,020 KWD
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,700 KWD
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,300 KWD
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 9,020 KWD
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 5,620 KWD
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 20,760 KWD
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,860 KWD
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 6,300 KWD
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 19,860 KWD
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 16,340 KWD
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,080 KWD
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,220 KWD
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,120 KWD
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 13,960 KWD
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 10,380 KWD
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 12,200 KWD
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 7,820 KWD
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 14,920 KWD
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 4,320 KWD

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