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Doha Market Data

Explore compensation benchmarks, tax liabilities, and cost of living adjustments for professionals in Doha.

About Doha

Qatar’s capital funds major infrastructure and sports investments, attracting global expertise.

Doha represents a primary financial and business hubin Qatar, attracting professionals from around the world. The city's strategic location, business-friendly environment, and quality of life make it an attractive destination for career growth and wealth accumulation.

Key Market Indicators

Cost of Living
61

Index score (100 = global average)

Rent Index
81

Housing cost indicator

Median Income
‏٥٦٬٥٠٠ ر.ق.‏

Estimated professional median

Tax System in Qatar

Qatar currently imposes no personal income tax on employment income. Employer-provided housing and allowances dominate total compensation packages.

Example Calculation

For a professional earning ‏٥٦٬٥٠٠ ر.ق.‏ annually in Doha:

Gross Income
‏٥٦٬٥٠٠ ر.ق.‏
Net Income
‏٥٦٬٥٠٠ ر.ق.‏
Tax Rate
0.0%
Monthly Take-Home
‏٤٬٧٠٨ ر.ق.‏

Popular Salary Benchmarks

Explore compensation data for key roles in Doha

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AI Engineer

AI
‏١٨٠٬٠٠٠ ر.ق.‏

Estimated base salary

Machine Learning Researcher

AI
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Estimated base salary

Product Manager

Tech
‏١٣٥٬٠٠٠ ر.ق.‏

Estimated base salary

Fintech Product Manager

Tech
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Estimated base salary

Data Engineering Manager

Tech
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Estimated base salary

Data Scientist

Tech
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Estimated base salary

Solutions Architect

Tech
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Estimated base salary

Blockchain Architect

Tech
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Estimated base salary

DevOps Engineer

Tech
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Estimated base salary

Site Reliability Engineer

Tech
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Estimated base salary

Cybersecurity Director

Tech
‏١٨٥٬٠٠٠ ر.ق.‏

Estimated base salary

UX Designer

Tech
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Estimated base salary

Investment Banker

Finance
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Estimated base salary

Private Equity Associate

Finance
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Estimated base salary

Hedge Fund Analyst

Finance
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Estimated base salary

Portfolio Manager

Finance
‏٢٠٠٬٠٠٠ ر.ق.‏

Estimated base salary

Quantitative Researcher

Finance
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Estimated base salary

Venture Capital Partner

Finance
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Estimated base salary

Wealth Manager

Finance
‏١٤٠٬٠٠٠ ر.ق.‏

Estimated base salary

Chief Financial Officer

Executive
‏٢٥٠٬٠٠٠ ر.ق.‏

Estimated base salary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Doha?↓
Doha has a cost of living index of 61 and a rent index of 81, making it a moderately priced city. Housing costs are particularly high, with prime districts commanding premium rents.
How does the tax system work in Qatar?↓
Qatar currently imposes no personal income tax on employment income. Employer-provided housing and allowances dominate total compensation packages.
What is a good salary in Doha?↓
For professionals in Doha, we estimate the median income at approximately ‏٥٦٬٥٠٠ ر.ق.‏. A salary above this level provides comfortable living standards, while salaries significantly below may require careful budgeting, especially for housing in prime districts.
What industries are strongest in Doha?↓
Doha is a major business hub with strong presence across multiple sectors. The city's status as a financial and technology center attracts professionals from various industries, with particularly strong opportunities in finance, technology, and professional services.