Average Operations Engineer Salary in Qatar for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Operations Engineer 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 an Operations Engineer Make in Qatar?

An Operations Engineer working in Qatar will typically earn around 152,300 QAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 78,160 QAR to the highest average salary of 239,000 QAR.

Average Annual Salary
152,300 QAR
Average Monthly Salary
12,691 QAR

Lowest Annual Salary
78,160 QAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
6,513 QAR

Highest Annual Salary
239,000 QAR
Highest Monthly Salary
19,916 QAR

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

Operations Engineer 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 Operations Engineer Salaries in Qatar

So we've looked at the average salaries an Operations Engineer will earn in Qatar. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Operations Engineer can earn between 78,160 QAR and 239,000 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 an Operations Engineer in Qatar is 152,300 QAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 152,300 QAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 152,300 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 Operations Engineer salary in Qatar, 25% of the population are earning less than 103,820 QAR while 75% of the population earn more than 103,820 QAR.

75% of the population earn less than 196,800 QAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 196,800 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.

Operations Engineer 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 operations engineer 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 Operations Engineer in Qatar that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 92,900 QAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Operations Engineer salary would increase to 119,900 QAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Operations Engineer, the average salary would be 161,300 QAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 194,600 QAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Operations Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 208,600 QAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Operations Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 225,700 QAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
92,900 QAR
2-5 Years +32%
119,900 QAR
5-10 Years +34%
161,300 QAR
10-15 Years +19%
194,600 QAR
15-20 Years +8%
208,600 QAR
20+ Years +7%
225,700 QAR

Operations Engineer 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 an Operations Engineer 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. An Operations Engineer in Qatar with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 128,900 QAR.

  • Master's Degree. An Operations Engineer in Qatar with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 207,800 QAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
128,900 QAR
Master's Degree +58%
207,800 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.

Operations Engineer 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 operations engineer will earn an average of 158,700 QAR, while a female operations engineer will earn around 150,000 QAR.

This means that a male operations engineer earns approximately 6% more than a female operations engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Qatar

Male
158,700 QAR
Female -6%
150,000 QAR

Operations Engineer 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 an Operations Engineer in Qatar is around 10% every 18 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 = ( 10 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that an Operations Engineer in Qatar can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% 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%

Operations Engineer 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.

An Operations Engineer is a moderate bonus based job, with 55% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

45% 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 6%.

Received Bonus
55%
No Bonus
45%

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 an Operations Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Operations Engineer in Qatar.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 47,720 QAR
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 50,660 QAR
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 78,620 QAR
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 187,300 QAR
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 169,000 QAR
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 116,740 QAR
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 95,860 QAR
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 119,500 QAR
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 110,120 QAR
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 125,100 QAR
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 64,300 QAR
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 218,900 QAR
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 84,560 QAR
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 70,840 QAR
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 48,940 QAR
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 305,600 QAR
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 45,620 QAR
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 49,200 QAR
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 45,620 QAR
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 148,300 QAR
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 80,480 QAR
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 52,380 QAR
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 80,640 QAR
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 51,400 QAR
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 91,520 QAR
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 50,620 QAR
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 51,800 QAR
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 58,440 QAR
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 49,200 QAR
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 53,660 QAR
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 89,800 QAR
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 67,900 QAR
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 218,900 QAR
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 167,100 QAR
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 104,040 QAR
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 282,300 QAR
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 168,100 QAR
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 69,580 QAR
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 252,300 QAR
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 50,020 QAR
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 89,960 QAR
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 128,500 QAR
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 66,820 QAR
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 52,540 QAR
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 51,340 QAR
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 197,600 QAR
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 51,120 QAR
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 159,100 QAR
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 254,700 QAR
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 185,100 QAR
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 268,900 QAR
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 89,800 QAR
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 66,020 QAR
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 136,200 QAR
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 60,340 QAR
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 214,000 QAR
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 151,800 QAR
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 172,200 QAR
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 50,660 QAR
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 84,740 QAR
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 158,700 QAR
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 253,400 QAR
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 127,700 QAR
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 225,700 QAR
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 61,580 QAR
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 48,200 QAR
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 172,400 QAR
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 51,900 QAR
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 134,600 QAR
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 225,700 QAR
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 273,000 QAR
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 79,000 QAR
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 62,860 QAR
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 275,800 QAR
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 221,500 QAR
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 307,400 QAR
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 169,000 QAR
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 240,500 QAR
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 180,500 QAR
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 46,160 QAR
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 290,800 QAR
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 70,700 QAR
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 119,700 QAR
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 158,700 QAR
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 74,620 QAR
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 64,640 QAR
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 218,900 QAR
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 172,200 QAR
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 239,300 QAR
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 66,680 QAR
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 73,120 QAR
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 239,000 QAR
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 91,960 QAR
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 54,460 QAR
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 58,800 QAR
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 44,540 QAR
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 148,300 QAR
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 69,060 QAR
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 275,800 QAR
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 112,600 QAR
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 77,120 QAR
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 56,140 QAR
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 52,880 QAR
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 53,660 QAR
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 91,660 QAR
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 49,560 QAR
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 192,600 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 172,200 QAR

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