Average Mining Site Manager Salary in Qatar for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Mining Site Manager 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 Mining Site Manager Make in Qatar?

A Mining Site Manager working in Qatar will typically earn around 225,700 QAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 104,060 QAR to the highest average salary of 353,600 QAR.

Average Annual Salary
225,700 QAR
Average Monthly Salary
18,808 QAR

Lowest Annual Salary
104,060 QAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
8,671 QAR

Highest Annual Salary
353,600 QAR
Highest Monthly Salary
29,466 QAR

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

Mining Site Manager 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 Mining Site Manager Salaries in Qatar

So we've looked at the average salaries a Mining Site Manager will earn in Qatar. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Mining Site Manager can earn between 104,060 QAR and 353,600 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 Mining Site Manager in Qatar is 239,000 QAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 239,000 QAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 239,000 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 Mining Site Manager salary in Qatar, 25% of the population are earning less than 154,700 QAR while 75% of the population earn more than 154,700 QAR.

75% of the population earn less than 314,500 QAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 314,500 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.

Mining Site Manager 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 mining site manager 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 Mining Site Manager in Qatar that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 119,900 QAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Mining Site Manager salary would increase to 167,100 QAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Mining Site Manager, the average salary would be 238,900 QAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 288,700 QAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Mining Site Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 308,900 QAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Mining Site Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 335,100 QAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
119,900 QAR
2-5 Years +38%
167,100 QAR
5-10 Years +42%
238,900 QAR
10-15 Years +22%
288,700 QAR
15-20 Years +6%
308,900 QAR
20+ Years +9%
335,100 QAR

Mining Site Manager 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 Mining Site Manager in Qatar based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Mining Site Manager in Qatar with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 154,700 QAR.

  • Master's Degree. A Mining Site Manager in Qatar with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 239,000 QAR.

  • PhD. A Mining Site Manager in Qatar with a phd education can earn an average salary of 317,700 QAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
154,700 QAR
Master's Degree +55%
239,000 QAR
PhD +33%
317,700 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.

Mining Site Manager 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 mining site manager will earn an average of 233,900 QAR, while a female mining site manager will earn around 214,000 QAR.

This means that a male mining site manager earns approximately 9% more than a female mining site manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Qatar

Male
233,900 QAR
Female -9%
214,000 QAR

Mining Site Manager 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 Mining Site Manager in Qatar is around 13% every 15 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 = ( 13 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Mining Site Manager in Qatar can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% 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%

Mining Site Manager 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 Mining Site Manager is a high bonus based job, with 84% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

16% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
84%
No Bonus
16%

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 Mining Site Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Mining Site Manager in Qatar.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 159,500 QAR
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 187,300 QAR
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 78,620 QAR
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 69,240 QAR
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 86,460 QAR
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 239,000 QAR
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 134,600 QAR
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 167,100 QAR
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 152,000 QAR
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 116,180 QAR
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 169,000 QAR
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 183,600 QAR
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 66,120 QAR
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 239,000 QAR
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 82,480 QAR
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 58,000 QAR
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 66,180 QAR
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 378,300 QAR
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 257,700 QAR
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 240,500 QAR
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 208,600 QAR
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 277,400 QAR
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 105,300 QAR
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 205,700 QAR
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 209,500 QAR
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 146,200 QAR
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 288,700 QAR
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 305,600 QAR
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 191,600 QAR
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 164,200 QAR
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,200 QAR
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 87,040 QAR
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 78,400 QAR
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 73,100 QAR
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 134,600 QAR
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 253,400 QAR
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 292,000 QAR
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 308,900 QAR
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 282,300 QAR
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 112,600 QAR
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 161,300 QAR
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 106,780 QAR
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 117,860 QAR
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 116,960 QAR
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 152,100 QAR
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 137,400 QAR
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 128,900 QAR
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 209,700 QAR
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 151,800 QAR
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 163,800 QAR
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 158,700 QAR
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 116,180 QAR
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 169,000 QAR
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 189,300 QAR
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 142,300 QAR
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 118,380 QAR
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 183,600 QAR
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 152,000 QAR
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 167,100 QAR
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 207,700 QAR
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 183,700 QAR
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 97,840 QAR
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 90,540 QAR
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 222,300 QAR
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 63,480 QAR
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 196,800 QAR
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 301,800 QAR
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 94,380 QAR
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 102,160 QAR
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 63,700 QAR
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 103,900 QAR
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 312,400 QAR
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 134,600 QAR
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 76,540 QAR
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 161,600 QAR
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 158,700 QAR
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 197,600 QAR
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 164,200 QAR
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 106,980 QAR
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 142,300 QAR
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 246,200 QAR
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 169,000 QAR
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 103,260 QAR
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 106,600 QAR
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 266,000 QAR
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 265,000 QAR
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 197,600 QAR
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 68,060 QAR
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 84,580 QAR
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 227,600 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 239,000 QAR

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