Average Pipefitter Salary in Kuwait for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Pipefitter salary for 2024 in Kuwait 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 Kuwaiti dinar. To keep things simple, we are using the KWD currency code instead of the currency symbol ุฏ.ูƒ.

How Much Does a Pipefitter Make in Kuwait?

A Pipefitter working in Kuwait will typically earn around 6,000 KWD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 740 KWD to the highest average salary of 5,200 KWD.

Average Annual Salary
6,000 KWD
Average Monthly Salary
500 KWD

Lowest Annual Salary
740 KWD
Lowest Monthly Salary
61 KWD

Highest Annual Salary
5,200 KWD
Highest Monthly Salary
433 KWD

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

Pipefitter 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 Pipefitter Salaries in Kuwait

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Pipefitter can earn between 740 KWD and 5,200 KWD on average in Kuwait. 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 Pipefitter in Kuwait is 2,420 KWD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 2,420 KWD, and 50% of the population earn more than 2,420 KWD.

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 Pipefitter salary in Kuwait, 25% of the population are earning less than 4,480 KWD while 75% of the population earn more than 4,480 KWD.

75% of the population earn less than 3,940 KWD, and 25% of the population earn more than 3,940 KWD.

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.

Pipefitter Salary by Experience Level in Kuwait

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 pipefitter 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 Pipefitter in Kuwait that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 720 KWD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Pipefitter salary would increase to 4,740 KWD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Pipefitter, the average salary would be 4,840 KWD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 6,700 KWD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Pipefitter with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 6,180 KWD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Pipefitter with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 5,040 KWD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
720 KWD
2-5 Years +29%
4,740 KWD
5-10 Years +38%
4,840 KWD
10-15 Years +24%
6,700 KWD
15-20 Years +7%
6,180 KWD
20+ Years +7%
5,040 KWD

Pipefitter Salary by Education Level in Kuwait

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 Pipefitter in Kuwait 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 Pipefitter in Kuwait with a high school education can earn an average salary of 4,740 KWD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Pipefitter in Kuwait with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 4,860 KWD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Pipefitter in Kuwait with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 5,040 KWD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
4,740 KWD
Certificate or Diploma +43%
4,860 KWD
Bachelor's Degree +38%
5,040 KWD

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 Kuwait is around 6,320 to 19,000 KWD 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.

Pipefitter 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 Kuwait, a male pipefitter will earn an average of 4,840 KWD, while a female pipefitter will earn around 2,480 KWD.

This means that a male pipefitter earns approximately 95% more than a female pipefitter for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Kuwait

Male
4,840 KWD
Female -95%
2,480 KWD

Pipefitter Average Pay Raise in Kuwait

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 Pipefitter in Kuwait is around 4% every 30 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Kuwait is around 4% every 29 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 = ( 4 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Pipefitter in Kuwait can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Kuwait for 2024

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

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

Banking
7%
Energy
5%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
1%
Travel
8%
Construction
6%
Education
4%

Pipefitter Bonus and Incentive Rates in Kuwait

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

88% 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
12%
No Bonus
88%

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 Kuwait earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
16,400 KWD
Private Sector -12%
14,660 KWD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Pipefitter

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Pipefitter in Kuwait.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 6,960 KWD
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 4,320 KWD
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 6,200 KWD
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 6,000 KWD
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 6,080 KWD
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 20,460 KWD
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 6,960 KWD
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 4,320 KWD
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 21,540 KWD
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 6,700 KWD
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 5,620 KWD
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 12,000 KWD
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 6,760 KWD
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 4,840 KWD
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 5,400 KWD
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 9,940 KWD
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 5,160 KWD
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 10,100 KWD
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 10,380 KWD
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 13,780 KWD
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 24,720 KWD
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 6,480 KWD
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 27,620 KWD
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 24,820 KWD
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 17,740 KWD
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 14,540 KWD
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 12,580 KWD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 26,780 KWD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 27,020 KWD
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 13,560 KWD
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 18,280 KWD
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 7,800 KWD
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 8,100 KWD
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 14,540 KWD
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 5,720 KWD
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 6,080 KWD
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 6,180 KWD
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 4,940 KWD
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 2,420 KWD
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 6,480 KWD
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 4,320 KWD
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 4,320 KWD
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 5,780 KWD
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 6,760 KWD
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 4,940 KWD
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 15,760 KWD
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 5,620 KWD
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 12,300 KWD
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 5,960 KWD
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 5,520 KWD
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 14,660 KWD
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 4,320 KWD
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 7,800 KWD
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 5,160 KWD
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,300 KWD
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 5,160 KWD
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 4,860 KWD
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 5,780 KWD
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 5,780 KWD
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 6,000 KWD
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 5,620 KWD
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 5,520 KWD
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 15,380 KWD
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 2,420 KWD
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 4,320 KWD
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 5,160 KWD
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 6,080 KWD
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 4,320 KWD
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 2,420 KWD
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 6,200 KWD
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 6,200 KWD
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 2,420 KWD
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 6,300 KWD
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 6,000 KWD
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 5,160 KWD
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 6,760 KWD
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 12,200 KWD
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 15,920 KWD
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 7,080 KWD
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 10,380 KWD
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 4,860 KWD
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 6,760 KWD
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 2,420 KWD
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 4,320 KWD
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 13,060 KWD
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 23,480 KWD
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 6,200 KWD
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 6,480 KWD
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 6,180 KWD
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 21,400 KWD
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 21,020 KWD
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 6,300 KWD
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 5,780 KWD
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 17,540 KWD
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 2,420 KWD
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 6,180 KWD

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