Average Mail Processing Clerk Salary in Qatar for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Mail Processing Clerk salary for 2024 in Qatar 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 Qatari riyal. To keep things simple, we are using the QAR currency code instead of the currency symbol ุฑ.ู‚.

How Much Does a Mail Processing Clerk Make in Qatar?

A Mail Processing Clerk working in Qatar will typically earn around 51,340 QAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 27,300 QAR to the highest average salary of 79,000 QAR.

Average Annual Salary
51,340 QAR
Average Monthly Salary
4,278 QAR

Lowest Annual Salary
27,300 QAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,275 QAR

Highest Annual Salary
79,000 QAR
Highest Monthly Salary
6,583 QAR

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

Mail Processing Clerk 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 Mail Processing Clerk Salaries in Qatar

So we've looked at the average salaries a Mail Processing Clerk will earn in Qatar. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Mail Processing Clerk can earn between 27,300 QAR and 79,000 QAR on average in Qatar. 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 Mail Processing Clerk in Qatar is 52,460 QAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 52,460 QAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 52,460 QAR.

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 Mail Processing Clerk salary in Qatar, 25% of the population are earning less than 35,300 QAR while 75% of the population earn more than 35,300 QAR.

75% of the population earn less than 63,480 QAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 63,480 QAR.

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.

Mail Processing Clerk Salary by Experience Level in Qatar

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 mail processing clerk 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 Mail Processing Clerk in Qatar that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 31,540 QAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Mail Processing Clerk salary would increase to 39,960 QAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Mail Processing Clerk, the average salary would be 55,140 QAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 65,760 QAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Mail Processing Clerk with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 69,400 QAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Mail Processing Clerk with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 77,620 QAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
31,540 QAR
2-5 Years +31%
39,960 QAR
5-10 Years +40%
55,140 QAR
10-15 Years +20%
65,760 QAR
15-20 Years +9%
69,400 QAR
20+ Years +8%
77,620 QAR

Mail Processing Clerk Salary by Education Level in Qatar

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 Mail Processing Clerk in Qatar 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 Mail Processing Clerk in Qatar with a high school education can earn an average salary of 35,560 QAR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Mail Processing Clerk in Qatar with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 50,020 QAR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Mail Processing Clerk in Qatar with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 75,980 QAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
35,560 QAR
Certificate or Diploma +47%
50,020 QAR
Bachelor's Degree +53%
75,980 QAR

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 Qatar is around 78,400 to 235,000 QAR 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.

Mail Processing Clerk 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 Qatar, a male mail processing clerk will earn an average of 53,320 QAR, while a female mail processing clerk will earn around 49,300 QAR.

This means that a male mail processing clerk earns approximately 8% more than a female mail processing clerk for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Qatar

Male
53,320 QAR
Female -8%
49,300 QAR

Mail Processing Clerk Average Pay Raise in Qatar

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 Mail Processing Clerk in Qatar is around 9% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Qatar is around 9% every 16 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 = ( 9 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Mail Processing Clerk in Qatar can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Qatar for 2024

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

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

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Mail Processing Clerk Bonus and Incentive Rates in Qatar

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 Mail Processing Clerk is a low bonus based job, with 28% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

72% 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 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
28%
No Bonus
72%

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 Qatar earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
192,600 QAR
Private Sector -5%
183,700 QAR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Mail Processing Clerk

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Mail Processing Clerk in Qatar.

Job Title Category Salary
Accreditation Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 197,600 QAR
Admin Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 63,700 QAR
Admin Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 98,540 QAR
Administrative Aide Administration / Reception / Secretarial 74,940 QAR
Administrative Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 139,100 QAR
Administrative Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 101,020 QAR
Administrative Associate Administration / Reception / Secretarial 90,620 QAR
Administrative Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 93,600 QAR
Administrative Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 148,300 QAR
Administrative Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 95,860 QAR
Administrative Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 88,020 QAR
Administrative Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 80,760 QAR
Administrative Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 92,500 QAR
Administrative Support Administration / Reception / Secretarial 83,140 QAR
Administrative Technician Administration / Reception / Secretarial 78,160 QAR
Board Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 84,740 QAR
Branch Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 152,300 QAR
Business Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 151,800 QAR
Business Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 227,600 QAR
Central Office Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 93,600 QAR
Clerical Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 58,860 QAR
Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 60,460 QAR
Commercial Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 136,100 QAR
Commissions Processor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 117,440 QAR
Conveyancing Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 80,760 QAR
Corporate Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 88,480 QAR
Creditors Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 86,640 QAR
Data Entry Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 60,340 QAR
Data Entry Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 96,160 QAR
Document Controller Administration / Reception / Secretarial 80,920 QAR
Document Management Specialist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 118,060 QAR
Executive Administrative Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 103,840 QAR
Executive Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 98,960 QAR
Executive Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 119,020 QAR
Executive Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 123,400 QAR
Executive Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 92,680 QAR
File Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 58,800 QAR
Front Desk Attendant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 88,260 QAR
Front Desk Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 106,980 QAR
Front Desk Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 150,000 QAR
Front Desk Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 93,120 QAR
Front Desk Shift Leader Administration / Reception / Secretarial 111,240 QAR
Front Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 80,520 QAR
Front Office Executive Administration / Reception / Secretarial 106,440 QAR
Group Services Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 239,000 QAR
Head Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 105,880 QAR
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 64,560 QAR
Key Account Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 104,600 QAR
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 62,460 QAR
Leasing Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 111,860 QAR
Legal Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 97,260 QAR
Librarian Administration / Reception / Secretarial 119,020 QAR
Mail Sorting Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 57,360 QAR
Mailroom Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 55,840 QAR
Mailroom Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 104,620 QAR
Management Support Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 95,620 QAR
Master Programme Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 172,200 QAR
Medical Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 95,980 QAR
Meeting and Event Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 103,840 QAR
Meeting and Event Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 218,900 QAR
Night Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 142,300 QAR
Office Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 138,200 QAR
Office Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 66,940 QAR
Office Automation Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 104,620 QAR
Office Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 73,800 QAR
Office Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 87,000 QAR
Office Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 161,300 QAR
Office Services Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 120,040 QAR
Office Supervisor Administration / Reception / Secretarial 112,280 QAR
Operations Analyst Administration / Reception / Secretarial 189,300 QAR
Operations Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 106,500 QAR
Operations Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 231,000 QAR
Personal Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 92,500 QAR
Planning Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 106,600 QAR
Process Expert Administration / Reception / Secretarial 136,100 QAR
Program Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 130,400 QAR
Programme Assistant Administration / Reception / Secretarial 111,920 QAR
Project Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 154,700 QAR
Project Coordinator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 207,800 QAR
Query Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 115,260 QAR
Reception Team Lead Administration / Reception / Secretarial 118,380 QAR
Receptionist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 84,780 QAR
Records Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 73,760 QAR
Registry Administrator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 92,880 QAR
Registry and Filing Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 63,700 QAR
Rental Clerk Administration / Reception / Secretarial 67,560 QAR
Schedule Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 60,340 QAR
Scheduler Administration / Reception / Secretarial 68,320 QAR
School Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 84,180 QAR
Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 83,060 QAR
Service Reception Head Administration / Reception / Secretarial 104,920 QAR
Switchboard Operator Administration / Reception / Secretarial 77,060 QAR
Technical Program Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 207,800 QAR
Technical Project Manager Administration / Reception / Secretarial 232,900 QAR
Typist Administration / Reception / Secretarial 69,060 QAR
Unit Secretary Administration / Reception / Secretarial 80,800 QAR
Wayleave Officer Administration / Reception / Secretarial 62,100 QAR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Qatar, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Doha 57,900 QAR

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