Construction & Real Estate

Architecture Director Salary
in Manama 2026

BHD 5,348 /mo

BHD 64,176/year · 6-9 years (Mid Career)

Annual

BHD 64,176

Salary Range

4,719–5,978

Total Package

BHD 5,348

Income Tax

0%

Salary Range

Where you fall among professionals in this role

BHD 5,348
P10 MEDIAN P90
BHD 3,303 P25: BHD 4,719 P75: BHD 5,978 BHD 7,771

50% of Architecture Directors in Manama earn between BHD 4,719 and BHD 5,978 per month.

Total Compensation

Your full monthly package breakdown

Base Salary
BHD 3,535
Housing Allowance 28%
BHD 990
Transport 10%
BHD 353
Medical Insurance
BHD 64
Annual Flight
BHD 47
Gratuity (accrued)
BHD 147
Total Package
BHD 5,348/mo BHD 64,176/year

0% Income Tax β€” Take-home equals gross

Monthly BHD 5,348
Base Salary
Housing Allowance
Transport
Medical Insurance
Annual Flight
Gratuity (accrued)

Career Salary Growth

Expected salary at different experience levels for Architecture Director in Manama

12K 9K 6.1K 3.3K 4.4K 0-2 yrs 4.9K 3-5 yrs 5.5K 6-9 yrs 6.4K 10-14 yrs 7.6K 15-19 yrs 9.2K 20-25 yrs 8.4K 25-30 yrs
Experience Low (P25) Median High (P75)
0-2 years BHD 3,893 BHD 4,412 BHD 4,931
3-5 years BHD 4,285 BHD 4,856 BHD 5,427
6-9 years BHD 4,882 BHD 5,533 BHD 6,185
10-14 years BHD 5,607 BHD 6,355 BHD 7,102
15-19 years BHD 6,678 BHD 7,568 BHD 8,458
20-25 years BHD 8,093 BHD 9,172 BHD 10,250
25-30 years BHD 7,402 BHD 8,388 BHD 9,374

Salary by Industry

How Architecture Director pays across industries in Manama

Executive & General Management
BHD 6,952
+30%
Banking & Financial Services
BHD 6,685
+25%
Oil, Gas & Energy
BHD 6,311
+18%
Legal & Compliance
BHD 5,990
+12%
Engineering & Technology
BHD 5,348
0%
Healthcare & Medical
BHD 5,081
-5%
Finance & Accounting
BHD 5,081
-5%
Construction & Real Estate
BHD 4,920
-8%
Sales & Marketing
BHD 4,813
-10%
Human Resources
BHD 4,706
-12%
Supply Chain & Logistics
BHD 4,706
-12%
Government & Public Sector
BHD 4,546
-15%
Media & Creative
BHD 4,546
-15%
Education & Training
BHD 4,278
-20%
Hospitality & Tourism
BHD 4,171
-22%

Monthly Savings Potential

With BHD 5,348/mo salary and estimated expenses of BHD 2,674/mo, you could save BHD 2,674/mo (BHD 32,088/yr).

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary for a Architecture Director in Manama is BHD 5,348 per month (BHD 64,176 per year). Salaries range from BHD 4,719 at the 25th percentile to BHD 5,978 at the 75th percentile, depending on experience, skills, and the employing organization.

A Architecture Director with approximately 7 years of experience in Manama can expect a median base salary of BHD 5,348/month. With a typical benefits package including housing (BHD 990), transport, medical insurance, and end-of-service gratuity, total monthly compensation reaches approximately BHD 5,348.

In Bahrain, Architecture Director positions typically include a comprehensive benefits package: housing allowance (28% of base salary), transportation allowance (10%), annual flight tickets for home country visits, private medical insurance, and end-of-service gratuity as mandated by labor law. Senior roles may also include education allowance for dependents and performance bonuses.

Manama offers moderately competitive salaries for Architecture Director positions in the GCC region. While cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi typically anchor at the higher end of the pay scale, the lower cost of living in some cities can result in better purchasing power. Use the comparison chart above to see exact figures across all 28 GCC cities.

Manama is a growing market for Construction & Real Estate professionals. The city offers tax-free income, a multicultural working environment, and strong demand for skilled professionals. The Construction & Real Estate sector in Bahrain continues to grow with Vision 2030 and diversification initiatives driving new opportunities.

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