Average Payroll Assistant Salary in Qatar for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Payroll Assistant 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 Payroll Assistant Make in Qatar?

A Payroll Assistant working in Qatar will typically earn around 95,860 QAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 45,060 QAR to the highest average salary of 151,800 QAR.

Average Annual Salary
95,860 QAR
Average Monthly Salary
7,988 QAR

Lowest Annual Salary
45,060 QAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,755 QAR

Highest Annual Salary
151,800 QAR
Highest Monthly Salary
12,650 QAR

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

Payroll Assistant 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 Payroll Assistant Salaries in Qatar

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Payroll Assistant can earn between 45,060 QAR and 151,800 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 Payroll Assistant in Qatar is 104,040 QAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 104,040 QAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 104,040 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 Payroll Assistant salary in Qatar, 25% of the population are earning less than 64,920 QAR while 75% of the population earn more than 64,920 QAR.

75% of the population earn less than 137,400 QAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 137,400 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.

Payroll Assistant 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 payroll assistant 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 Payroll Assistant in Qatar that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 48,940 QAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Payroll Assistant salary would increase to 65,800 QAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Payroll Assistant, the average salary would be 96,560 QAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 119,020 QAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Payroll Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 128,500 QAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Payroll Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 138,800 QAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
48,940 QAR
2-5 Years +34%
65,800 QAR
5-10 Years +48%
96,560 QAR
10-15 Years +22%
119,020 QAR
15-20 Years +9%
128,500 QAR
20+ Years +8%
138,800 QAR

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

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Payroll Assistant in Qatar with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 59,380 QAR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Payroll Assistant in Qatar with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 110,380 QAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
59,380 QAR
Bachelor's Degree +93%
110,380 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.

Payroll Assistant 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 payroll assistant will earn an average of 99,100 QAR, while a female payroll assistant will earn around 87,640 QAR.

This means that a male payroll assistant earns approximately 13% more than a female payroll assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Qatar

Male
99,100 QAR
Female -13%
87,640 QAR

Payroll Assistant 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 Payroll Assistant in Qatar is around 11% every 16 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 = ( 11 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Payroll Assistant in Qatar can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Payroll Assistant 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 Payroll Assistant is a low bonus based job, with 33% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

67% 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
33%
No Bonus
67%

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 Payroll Assistant

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Payroll Assistant in Qatar.

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Administrator Human Resources 111,240 QAR
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 146,200 QAR
Benefits Manager Human Resources 239,000 QAR
Benefits Specialist Human Resources 142,300 QAR
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 288,700 QAR
Chief People Officer Human Resources 308,300 QAR
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 139,100 QAR
Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources 233,600 QAR
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 97,260 QAR
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 142,300 QAR
Compensation Manager Human Resources 227,600 QAR
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 308,900 QAR
Corporate Recruiter Human Resources 209,700 QAR
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 148,300 QAR
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 282,500 QAR
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 172,200 QAR
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 214,000 QAR
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 90,660 QAR
Employee Communications Manager Human Resources 207,700 QAR
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 191,600 QAR
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 201,100 QAR
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 183,600 QAR
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 142,300 QAR
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 190,500 QAR
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 212,500 QAR
Employee Relations Practitioner Human Resources 209,700 QAR
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 142,300 QAR
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 185,100 QAR
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 208,600 QAR
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 201,100 QAR
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 150,000 QAR
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 92,900 QAR
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 142,300 QAR
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 91,580 QAR
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 112,180 QAR
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 130,400 QAR
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 192,600 QAR
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 139,100 QAR
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 286,400 QAR
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 205,700 QAR
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 209,700 QAR
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 138,200 QAR
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 246,500 QAR
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 273,300 QAR
Headhunter Human Resources 194,600 QAR
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 117,600 QAR
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 103,200 QAR
HRIS Manager Human Resources 172,400 QAR
HRIS Officer Human Resources 87,760 QAR
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 97,760 QAR
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 113,740 QAR
Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources 87,000 QAR
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 112,600 QAR
Human Resources Administrator Human Resources 125,100 QAR
Human Resources Advisor Human Resources 192,600 QAR
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 159,100 QAR
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 105,080 QAR
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 77,860 QAR
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 207,700 QAR
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 77,620 QAR
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 227,600 QAR
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 80,760 QAR
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 172,200 QAR
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 227,600 QAR
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 247,800 QAR
Human Resources Director Human Resources 315,700 QAR
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 205,700 QAR
Human Resources Generalist Human Resources 150,000 QAR
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 279,400 QAR
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 111,240 QAR
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 205,700 QAR
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 109,340 QAR
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 187,300 QAR
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 233,900 QAR
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 142,300 QAR
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 100,140 QAR
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 207,700 QAR
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 275,500 QAR
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 246,200 QAR
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 196,800 QAR
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 227,600 QAR
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 221,500 QAR
Labor Relations Specialist Human Resources 99,100 QAR
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 251,500 QAR
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 110,380 QAR
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 210,500 QAR
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 252,300 QAR
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 125,700 QAR
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 116,420 QAR
People Development Officer Human Resources 146,200 QAR
Personnel Officer Human Resources 80,060 QAR
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 191,600 QAR
Records Clerk Human Resources 73,260 QAR
Records Manager Human Resources 113,560 QAR
Recruiter Human Resources 196,800 QAR
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 102,380 QAR
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 275,800 QAR
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 189,300 QAR
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 110,120 QAR
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 172,200 QAR
Research Associate Human Resources 96,160 QAR
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 212,500 QAR
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 257,700 QAR
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources 159,400 QAR
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 128,900 QAR
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 129,000 QAR
Training Administrator Human Resources 111,860 QAR
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 239,000 QAR
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 197,600 QAR
Training Executive Human Resources 217,900 QAR
Training Manager Human Resources 243,000 QAR
Training Officer Human Resources 101,120 QAR
Training Specialist Human Resources 157,600 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 103,440 QAR

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