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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Average Salaries in Kuwait 2026

How much money does a person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining make in Kuwait?


Average Monthly Salary
1,190 KWD
( 14,200 KWD yearly)

LOW
410
KWD AVERAGE
1,190
KWD HIGH
2,630
KWD
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait typically earns around 1,190 KWD. Salaries range from 410 KWD (lowest average) to 2,630 KWD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining domain in Kuwait exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
Assistant Yard Manager1,120 KWD
Associate Analyst1,330 KWD
Associate Landman560 KWD
Auxiliary Equipment Operator490 KWD
Biomass Plant Technician600 KWD
Biomass Power Plant Manager1,740 KWD
Carbon Capture and Storage Specialist1,240 KWD
Chemical Plant Operator940 KWD
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer1,220 KWD
Chief Renewable Energy Officer2,130 KWD
Chief Sustainability Officer1,990 KWD
Completions Engineer1,100 KWD
Cost Controller890 KWD
Cost Engineer1,210 KWD
Crude Oil Marketing Representative1,250 KWD
Deep-sea Mining Engineer1,380 KWD
Dispatcher530 KWD
Distribution Manager1,720 KWD
Dragline Operator580 KWD
Driller Offsider440 KWD
Dump Truck Driver450 KWD
Electric and Gas Operations Manager2,800 KWD
Energy Advisor1,770 KWD
Energy Analyst1,660 KWD
Energy Auditor1,490 KWD
Energy Dispatch Director2,140 KWD
Energy Efficiency Auditor1,300 KWD
Energy Efficiency Consultant1,400 KWD
Energy Modeler1,140 KWD
Energy Policy Analyst1,200 KWD
Energy Storage Engineer1,250 KWD
Energy Technical Assistant740 KWD
Energy Technical Manager1,420 KWD
Energy Technical Support Manager1,430 KWD
Energy Technical Trainer1,020 KWD
Engineering Geologist2,120 KWD
Exploration Manager1,990 KWD
Field Safety Auditor1,370 KWD
Fluids Engineer1,200 KWD
Fuel Cell Engineer1,270 KWD
Fuel Cell Technician610 KWD
Fuels Handler540 KWD
Gas Compressor Operator530 KWD
Gas Distribution Plant Operator990 KWD
Gas Supply Manager1,790 KWD
Geologist2,140 KWD
Geophysicist2,270 KWD
Geothermal Engineer1,350 KWD
Geothermal Production Manager2,050 KWD
Geothermal Technician850 KWD
HSE Engineer1,220 KWD
HSE Officer750 KWD
HSE Supervisor860 KWD
HSEQ Administrator860 KWD
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engineer1,390 KWD
Inspector1,060 KWD
Instructor1,010 KWD
Instrument Designer930 KWD
Lead Technical Field Advisor1,610 KWD
Lithium Ion Battery Engineer1,080 KWD
Logistics and Tool Coordinator990 KWD
Maintenance Engineer1,180 KWD
Maintenance Superintendent1,120 KWD
Material Controller810 KWD
Methane Detection and Mitigation Specialist1,130 KWD
Mine Engineer1,170 KWD
Mine Surveyor1,290 KWD
Mining Project Administrator1,050 KWD
Mining Project Assistant870 KWD
Mining Project Controls Consultant1,270 KWD
Mining Project Coordinator1,100 KWD
Mining Project Engineer1,160 KWD
Mining Project Manager1,450 KWD
Mining Site Manager1,630 KWD
Mining Team Leader1,290 KWD
Natural Gas Engineer1,250 KWD
NDT Technician710 KWD
Net Zero Energy Consultant1,610 KWD
Oil Service Unit Operator650 KWD
Oil Trader1,570 KWD
Oilwell Pumper460 KWD
Petroleum Engineer 1,340 KWD
Petroleum Geologist2,240 KWD
Petroleum Pump System Operator670 KWD
Petroleum Technician720 KWD
Photovoltaic Engineer1,270 KWD
Pipeline Technician440 KWD
Power Coordinator700 KWD
Power Plant Operations Manager2,280 KWD
Power Plant Operator1,010 KWD
Radio Operator540 KWD
Reliability Engineer1,210 KWD
Renewable Energy Consultant1,810 KWD
Renewable Energy Engineer1,390 KWD
Renewable Energy Policy Analyst1,450 KWD
Reservoir Engineer1,070 KWD
Risk Analyst1,410 KWD
Roughneck1,250 KWD
Scaffolder750 KWD
Shutdown Engineer950 KWD
Smart Grid Analyst1,240 KWD
Smart Grid Engineer1,280 KWD
Solar Energy Installation Manager1,760 KWD
Solar Energy Systems Engineer1,260 KWD
Solar Photovoltaic Installer810 KWD
Solar Thermal Technician700 KWD
Supply Operations Manager2,040 KWD
Sustainability Analyst1,560 KWD
Sustainability Architect1,470 KWD
Sustainability Specialist1,830 KWD
Sustainable Energy Consultant1,530 KWD
System Development Advisor1,370 KWD
Tanker Truck Driver460 KWD
Unconventional Oil and Gas Engineer1,320 KWD
Utility Operator620 KWD
Waste-to-Energy Specialist1,640 KWD
Wind Energy Project Manager1,710 KWD
Wind Farm Technician820 KWD
Wind Turbine Technician970 KWD

Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Kuwait

Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait range from 410 KWD (starting average salary) to 2,630 KWD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is 1,050 KWD, implying that half of the workforce in Kuwait earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait earn less than 800 KWD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 1,300 KWD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Kuwait. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 580 KWD to 1,060 KWD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 580 KWD mark, while 10% ranged from 1,060 KWD to 1,280 KWD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 1,280 KWD or higher.