Average Pipe Welder Salary in Qatar for 2025

In this article, we will look at the average Pipe Welder salary for 2025 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 ر.ق.

How Much Does a Pipe Welder Make in Qatar?

A Pipe Welder working in Qatar will typically earn around 49,700 QAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 27,020 QAR to the highest average salary of 73,800 QAR.

Average Annual Salary49,700 QAR
Average Monthly Salary4,141 QAR
Average Lowest Salary27,020 QAR
Lowest Monthly Salary2,251 QAR
Average Highest Salary73,800 QAR
Highest Monthly Salary6,150 QAR

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

Pipe Welder 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 Pipe Welder Salaries in Qatar

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Pipe Welder can earn between 27,020 QAR and 73,800 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 Pipe Welder in Qatar is 46,980 QAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 46,980 QAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 46,980 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 Pipe Welder salary in Qatar, 25% of the population are earning less than 30,700 QAR while 75% of the population earn more than 30,700 QAR.

75% of the population earn less than 59,480 QAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 59,480 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.

Pipe Welder 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 Pipe Welder 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 Pipe Welder in Qatar that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 27,480 QAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Pipe Welder salary would increase to 36,720 QAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Pipe Welder, the average salary would be 50,240 QAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 58,800 QAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Pipe Welder with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 66,440 QAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Pipe Welder with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 68,320 QAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
27,480 QAR
2-5 Years+34%
36,720 QAR
5-10 Years+30%
50,240 QAR
10-15 Years+21%
58,800 QAR
15-20 Years+9%
66,440 QAR
20+ Years+5%
68,320 QAR

Pipe Welder 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 Pipe Welder 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 Pipe Welder in Qatar with a high school education can earn an average salary of 34,480 QAR.
  • Certificate or Diploma. A Pipe Welder in Qatar with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 48,640 QAR.
  • Bachelor's Degree. A Pipe Welder in Qatar with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 67,360 QAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School-
34,480 QAR
Certificate or Diploma+43%
48,640 QAR
Bachelor's Degree+38%
67,360 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.

Pipe Welder 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 pipe welder will earn an average of 50,980 QAR, while a female pipe welder will earn around 48,140 QAR.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Qatar

Male-
50,980 QAR
Female-6%
48,140 QAR

Pipe Welder 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 Pipe Welder 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 Pipe Welder in Qatar can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Qatar for 2025

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%

Pipe Welder 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 Pipe Welder is a low bonus based job, with 27% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

73% 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-
27%
No Bonus-
73%

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 Pipe Welder

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

Job TitleCategorySalary
AdjudicatorConstruction / Building / Installation66,120 QAR
AssemblerConstruction / Building / Installation61,400 QAR
Boat Builder and ShipwrightConstruction / Building / Installation81,180 QAR
BricklayerConstruction / Building / Installation51,100 QAR
Building AdministratorConstruction / Building / Installation78,120 QAR
Building Contracts ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation266,000 QAR
Building InspectorConstruction / Building / Installation72,420 QAR
Building MonitorConstruction / Building / Installation59,480 QAR
Building Sales ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation237,400 QAR
CabinetmakerConstruction / Building / Installation60,020 QAR
CarpenterConstruction / Building / Installation66,480 QAR
Civil EngineerConstruction / Building / Installation176,800 QAR
Civil TechnicianConstruction / Building / Installation84,180 QAR
ConcreterConstruction / Building / Installation55,220 QAR
Construction AssistantConstruction / Building / Installation67,300 QAR
Construction CoordinatorConstruction / Building / Installation96,980 QAR
Construction EstimatorConstruction / Building / Installation113,420 QAR
Construction Field EngineerConstruction / Building / Installation148,300 QAR
Construction General ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation320,500 QAR
Construction Inventory OfficerConstruction / Building / Installation60,920 QAR
Construction ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation319,600 QAR
Construction Operations ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation275,200 QAR
Construction Project Controls ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation216,800 QAR
Construction Project CoordinatorConstruction / Building / Installation172,200 QAR
Construction Project EngineerConstruction / Building / Installation180,300 QAR
Construction Project ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation301,800 QAR
Construction Project ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation305,600 QAR
Construction Project PlannerConstruction / Building / Installation169,000 QAR
Construction Quality Control ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation217,900 QAR
Construction Safety OfficerConstruction / Building / Installation113,420 QAR
Construction SuperintendentConstruction / Building / Installation106,360 QAR
Construction SupervisorConstruction / Building / Installation159,400 QAR
Construction Technical AssistantConstruction / Building / Installation60,840 QAR
Construction Technical OfficerConstruction / Building / Installation74,940 QAR
Construction Technical WriterConstruction / Building / Installation66,260 QAR
Construction TechnicianConstruction / Building / Installation61,840 QAR
Construction WorkerConstruction / Building / Installation53,660 QAR
Construction and Building InspectorConstruction / Building / Installation71,280 QAR
Construction and Maintenance ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation138,800 QAR
Crane OperatorConstruction / Building / Installation57,360 QAR
Crane and Tower OperatorConstruction / Building / Installation62,060 QAR
Diesel MechanicConstruction / Building / Installation59,480 QAR
DraughtsmanConstruction / Building / Installation53,120 QAR
Drywall InstallerConstruction / Building / Installation60,920 QAR
Electrical DraftsmanConstruction / Building / Installation60,340 QAR
Electrical Engineering SupervisorConstruction / Building / Installation181,600 QAR
Electrical Engineering TechnicianConstruction / Building / Installation69,260 QAR
Electrical SupervisorConstruction / Building / Installation129,000 QAR
ElectricianConstruction / Building / Installation90,660 QAR
Elevator Installer and RepairerConstruction / Building / Installation79,280 QAR
EngineerConstruction / Building / Installation172,400 QAR
Excavator OperatorConstruction / Building / Installation58,440 QAR
Field InspectorConstruction / Building / Installation105,620 QAR
Floor FinisherConstruction / Building / Installation61,620 QAR
Floor ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation92,500 QAR
ForemanConstruction / Building / Installation50,340 QAR
Frame and Truss DetailerConstruction / Building / Installation57,080 QAR
Furniture FinisherConstruction / Building / Installation57,800 QAR
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation54,500 QAR
HandymanConstruction / Building / Installation50,980 QAR
Health and Safety CoordinatorConstruction / Building / Installation75,500 QAR
Health and Safety OfficerConstruction / Building / Installation79,500 QAR
Installation ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation196,800 QAR
InstallerConstruction / Building / Installation55,140 QAR
Insulation InstallerConstruction / Building / Installation58,860 QAR
LabourerConstruction / Building / Installation45,580 QAR
Land SurveyorConstruction / Building / Installation71,400 QAR
Lift TechnicianConstruction / Building / Installation56,640 QAR
Maintenance ForemanConstruction / Building / Installation52,300 QAR
Material TesterConstruction / Building / Installation83,300 QAR
Model MakerConstruction / Building / Installation81,180 QAR
Order PickerConstruction / Building / Installation54,460 QAR
PainterConstruction / Building / Installation59,240 QAR
Pipe LayerConstruction / Building / Installation48,740 QAR
PipefitterConstruction / Building / Installation48,140 QAR
PlumberConstruction / Building / Installation59,660 QAR
Property CoordinatorConstruction / Building / Installation146,200 QAR
Purchasing ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation204,700 QAR
Quantity EstimatorConstruction / Building / Installation111,240 QAR
Quantity SurveyorConstruction / Building / Installation103,580 QAR
Roof Slater and TilerConstruction / Building / Installation52,300 QAR
Sheet Metal MechanicConstruction / Building / Installation57,620 QAR
Sheet Metal WorkerConstruction / Building / Installation49,300 QAR
Site ClerkConstruction / Building / Installation56,880 QAR
Site LeaderConstruction / Building / Installation282,300 QAR
Site engineerConstruction / Building / Installation150,000 QAR
Stock ControllerConstruction / Building / Installation80,280 QAR
Structural Steel Construction WorkerConstruction / Building / Installation60,340 QAR
Technical DraughtsmanConstruction / Building / Installation63,400 QAR
Tender ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation246,500 QAR
Tendering ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation240,500 QAR
Tower Crane OperatorConstruction / Building / Installation55,580 QAR
Wall and Floor TilerConstruction / Building / Installation55,820 QAR
Warehouse ManagerConstruction / Building / Installation196,800 QAR
WelderConstruction / Building / Installation48,560 QAR
Welding SuperintendentConstruction / Building / Installation66,940 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.

CityAverage Salary
Doha51,400 QAR

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