Salary guide
Salaries in Qatar 2026: Average Pay by Job
What do jobs in Qatar pay? Monthly salary ranges in QAR for 13 roles, with a source for every figure.
Quick answer
Monthly salary ranges for 13 jobs in Qatar in QAR, from published salary reports (2025-2026). 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.
Salaries by job in Qatar
| Job | Monthly salary | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | QAR 7,000 - 26,000 | Gross |
| Nurse | QAR 6,000 - 14,000 | Gross |
| Doctor (General Practitioner) | QAR 11,700 - 40,000 | Gross |
| Pharmacist | QAR 5,000 - 17,000 | Gross |
| Accountant | QAR 4,000 - 16,000 | Gross |
| Civil Engineer | QAR 6,000 - 15,000 | Gross |
| HSE / Safety Officer | QAR 4,400 - 7,500 | Gross |
| Electrician | QAR 1,500 - 4,000 | Gross |
| Driver (Light / Heavy Vehicle) | QAR 1,500 - 5,000 | Basic |
| School Teacher | QAR 9,000 - 17,000 | Gross |
| Sales Executive | QAR 4,000 - 9,000 | Gross |
| Security Guard | QAR 1,500 - 3,000 | Gross |
| HR Officer / Specialist | QAR 4,300 - 10,000 | Gross |
Gross = total package including the usual housing and transport allowances. Every figure is sourced on its job page.
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