Negotiating salary and benefits in Kuwait

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BhavnaTeam09 October 2019 06:53:22

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Hello everyone,

Better job prospects in Kuwait can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful.

Is salary and benefits negotiation regarded as common practice in Kuwait? If yes, how should you go about negotiating your package (during the hiring process, on a monthly/yearly basis...)?

What do you expect to be included in terms of benefits in your package? Which benefits do you deem necessary in Kuwait?

Is tax on the salary of an expat applicable in Kuwait or do you have to turn to tax bodies in your country of origin to pay your taxes?

Do the exchange rates of currencies impact your salary as an expat?

Looking back, are there some changes you would have made during the negotiation of your salary and benefits package?

Thank you for sharing your experience,

Bhavna

Michael m omorogMember14 October 2019 18:30:17

Hello ms bhavna

MooKuwait Expat Advisor14 October 2019 20:54:02

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Salary negotiation is a common practice in Kuwait.

In my opinion and experience , before i apply to any job , I do background check on the company status, salaries range and other benefits. Based on my check ,I apply and if I got an interview , I prepare my requirements and questions for the interview, So That I can do good negotiating and get the best offer.

No Tax in Kuwait.

In any package, I expect accommodation,transportation and health insurance to be included as a benefits.

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