Average Plant Manager Salary in Kuwait for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Plant Manager 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 Plant Manager Make in Kuwait?

A Plant Manager working in Kuwait will typically earn around 23,660 KWD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 13,540 KWD to the highest average salary of 34,380 KWD.

Average Annual Salary
23,660 KWD
Average Monthly Salary
1,971 KWD

Lowest Annual Salary
13,540 KWD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,128 KWD

Highest Annual Salary
34,380 KWD
Highest Monthly Salary
2,865 KWD

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

Plant 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 Plant Manager Salaries in Kuwait

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Plant Manager can earn between 13,540 KWD and 34,380 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 Plant Manager in Kuwait is 19,940 KWD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 19,940 KWD, and 50% of the population earn more than 19,940 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 Plant Manager salary in Kuwait, 25% of the population are earning less than 17,100 KWD while 75% of the population earn more than 17,100 KWD.

75% of the population earn less than 25,720 KWD, and 25% of the population earn more than 25,720 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.

Plant Manager 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 plant 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 Plant Manager in Kuwait that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 15,880 KWD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Plant Manager salary would increase to 17,740 KWD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Plant Manager, the average salary would be 25,940 KWD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 27,560 KWD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Plant Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 34,080 KWD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Plant Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 33,520 KWD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
15,880 KWD
2-5 Years +26%
17,740 KWD
5-10 Years +32%
25,940 KWD
10-15 Years +18%
27,560 KWD
15-20 Years +11%
34,080 KWD
20+ Years +6%
33,520 KWD

Plant Manager 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 Plant Manager 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 Plant Manager in Kuwait with a high school education can earn an average salary of 19,220 KWD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Plant Manager in Kuwait with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 21,100 KWD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Plant Manager in Kuwait with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 26,780 KWD.

  • Master's Degree. A Plant Manager in Kuwait with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 34,160 KWD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
19,220 KWD
Certificate or Diploma +13%
21,100 KWD
Bachelor's Degree +32%
26,780 KWD
Master's Degree +24%
34,160 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.

Plant 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 Kuwait, a male plant manager will earn an average of 23,080 KWD, while a female plant manager will earn around 21,980 KWD.

This means that a male plant manager earns approximately 5% more than a female plant manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Kuwait

Male
23,080 KWD
Female -5%
21,980 KWD

Plant Manager 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 Plant Manager in Kuwait is around 7% every 32 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 = ( 7 ÷ 32 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Plant Manager in Kuwait can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% 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%

Plant Manager 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 Plant Manager is a moderate bonus based job, with 60% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

40% 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 6% to 7%.

Received Bonus
60%
No Bonus
40%

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 Plant Manager

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 4,840 KWD
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 6,000 KWD
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 5,040 KWD
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 17,020 KWD
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 14,200 KWD
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 8,880 KWD
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 8,780 KWD
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 11,300 KWD
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 7,080 KWD
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 11,300 KWD
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 6,480 KWD
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 20,300 KWD
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 5,960 KWD
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 5,200 KWD
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 4,860 KWD
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 25,940 KWD
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 6,000 KWD
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 6,000 KWD
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 4,440 KWD
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 12,000 KWD
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 6,080 KWD
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 4,860 KWD
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 5,200 KWD
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 5,780 KWD
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 8,420 KWD
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 4,860 KWD
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 2,420 KWD
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 5,780 KWD
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 4,860 KWD
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 4,840 KWD
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 7,620 KWD
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 5,720 KWD
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 20,120 KWD
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 12,000 KWD
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 9,360 KWD
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 25,940 KWD
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 12,240 KWD
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 5,160 KWD
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 21,020 KWD
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 4,840 KWD
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 7,040 KWD
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 10,080 KWD
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 6,700 KWD
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 4,840 KWD
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 4,840 KWD
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 16,400 KWD
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 6,300 KWD
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 13,960 KWD
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 21,400 KWD
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 17,540 KWD
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 22,400 KWD
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 7,040 KWD
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 6,700 KWD
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 12,200 KWD
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 6,760 KWD
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 21,540 KWD
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 10,980 KWD
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 14,840 KWD
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 4,860 KWD
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 7,040 KWD
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 12,000 KWD
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 13,960 KWD
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 19,980 KWD
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 8,880 KWD
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 16,140 KWD
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 5,720 KWD
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 2,480 KWD
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 17,020 KWD
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 2,420 KWD
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 12,840 KWD
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 20,500 KWD
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 6,080 KWD
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 6,700 KWD
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 23,520 KWD
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 18,940 KWD
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 24,200 KWD
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 14,660 KWD
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 19,940 KWD
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 14,840 KWD
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 4,440 KWD
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 24,800 KWD
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 6,180 KWD
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 8,880 KWD
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 12,620 KWD
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 5,620 KWD
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 6,700 KWD
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 16,140 KWD
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 14,660 KWD
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 21,540 KWD
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 6,480 KWD
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 8,440 KWD
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 21,640 KWD
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 6,280 KWD
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 4,840 KWD
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 6,760 KWD
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 2,480 KWD
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 12,620 KWD
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 6,180 KWD
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 25,220 KWD
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 11,300 KWD
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 7,620 KWD
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 4,840 KWD
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 6,300 KWD
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 4,320 KWD
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 8,420 KWD
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 6,000 KWD
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 14,540 KWD

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