Salaries in Bahrain

Salary guide

Civil Engineer Salary in Bahrain (2026)

How much do Civil Engineer jobs pay in Bahrain? Monthly pay in BHD, salary by experience, a GCC comparison and the sources behind each figure.

Quick answer

Civil Engineer pay in Bahrain typically ranges from BHD 325 - 820 a month (basic monthly salary), around BHD 510 on average.

What moves the salary

  • Based on 32 PayScale profiles: early-career engineers (1-4 years) average about BHD 325 a month, and late-career engineers about BHD 820. The median base pay is about BHD 510.
  • Housing and transport allowances are often paid on top. Project managers and chartered engineers earn more.

Civil Engineer salary across the GCC

Salary comparison
CountryMonthly salaryApprox. USDBasis
Saudi ArabiaSAR 6,000 - 13,000≈ $1,600 - $3,500Gross
UAEAED 5,000 - 13,000≈ $1,400 - $3,500Gross
QatarQAR 6,000 - 15,000≈ $1,600 - $4,100Gross
KuwaitKWD 500 - 1,000≈ $1,600 - $3,300Gross
BahrainBHD 325 - 820≈ $900 - $2,200Basic
OmanOMR 320 - 750≈ $800 - $2,000Basic

Gross includes the usual allowances and basic does not - compare like with like.

Where these figures come from

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Civil Engineer salary in Bahrain?

Between BHD 325 and BHD 820 a month, about BHD 510 on average, depending on experience, qualifications and employer.

Are Civil Engineer salaries in Bahrain tax-free?

There is no personal income tax on salaries, so the figure you are offered is what you take home before any social-insurance deduction that applies to you.

Does the salary include housing and transport allowances?

The figures above are basic salary. Housing and transport allowances are usually paid on top, so the total package is higher.

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