There are over 300 careers in Kuwait, which pay different salaries usually dependent on the field of study and accumulated practical experience. In this country, these are the salaries paid to various professionals.
| Profession/Career | Monthly Average Salary (KWD) |
| Airline Pilot | 1,900 |
| Medical Doctor | 1,450 |
| Architecture | 1,200 |
| Oil and Gas engineer | 1,700 |
| Engineer | 1,300 |
| Lawyer | 1,250 |
| Environmental Expert | 1,050 |
| University Professor | 1,380 |
| Financial Analyst | 1,400 |
| Software Engineer | 1,800 |
| Actuary | 1,590 |
| Human Resources Executive | 900 |
| Journalist | 850 |
| Real Estate Manager | 1,100 |
| Auditor | 990 |
| Accountant | 900 |
| Bank Cashier | 800 |
| Nurse | 450 |
| Sales Executive | 270 |
| Flight Attendant | 350 |
| Bus Driver | 210 |
| Secretary/Receptionist | 200 |
| Customer Care | 250 |
| Teacher | 280 |
| Data Analyst | 400 |
| Fire Fighter | 350 |
| Security Officer | 180 |
In Kuwait salaries for professionals are not the same, there are careers which pay more than others and obvious few people pursue them. The highest paying career in Kuwait is piloting which, pays average mostly salary in excess of 1,800 KWD.It is closely followed by medicine, software engineers, oil and gas engineers and law respectively.
These careers are tough and takes an individual a lot of time to complete the studies. They are also involving, especially piloting.
One of the pilots describes the course work as hell and his duties as “amazing”. Here is the pilot’s story.
“I was selected to pursue piloting at a UK university. Initially I thought it could be fun until I started schooling when I realized it was not a walk in the park. It took me 5 good years to complete school work and another two years of internship. Though school work was hell, my work since I was employed has been amazing-I earn KWD 1,500 per month and I am expecting salary increment in the coming year”
Another career which is growing significantly is actuarial science. This course has attracted a number of students to universities abroad and in Kuwait, it’s now one of the best paying careers in this country. A fresh graduate with professional certification takes home at least KWD 1,2000 while an experienced one takes home at least KWD 1,700.The best places to work as an actuary is, actuarial firms,insurance,audit companies ,pension companies, stock market and investment banks.
Oil and gas engineering is also another “must do” course in Kuwait. This career will definitely earn you over KWD 1,500 per month especially if you secure employment in the oil industry.
Finally, you should put your thoughts in Law…this is one well-paying course.
