Human Resources

Chief HR Officer (Emirati) Salary
in Manama 2026

BHD 5,978 /mo

BHD 71,736/year · 6-9 years (Mid Career)

Annual

BHD 71,736

Salary Range

4,876–7,078

Total Package

BHD 5,978

Income Tax

0%

Salary Range

Where you fall among professionals in this role

BHD 5,978
P10 MEDIAN P90
BHD 3,413 P25: BHD 4,876 P75: BHD 7,078 BHD 9,201

50% of Chief HR Officer (Emirati)s in Manama earn between BHD 4,876 and BHD 7,078 per month.

Total Compensation

Your full monthly package breakdown

Base Salary
BHD 3,959
Housing Allowance 28%
BHD 1,109
Transport 10%
BHD 396
Medical Insurance
BHD 64
Annual Flight
BHD 47
Gratuity (accrued)
BHD 165
Total Package
BHD 5,978/mo BHD 71,736/year

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

Monthly BHD 5,978
Base Salary
Housing Allowance
Transport
Medical Insurance
Annual Flight
Gratuity (accrued)

Career Salary Growth

Expected salary at different experience levels for Chief HR Officer (Emirati) in Manama

14K 10K 6.9K 3.4K 4.9K 0-2 yrs 5.4K 3-5 yrs 6.2K 6-9 yrs 7.1K 10-14 yrs 8.5K 15-19 yrs 10K 20-25 yrs 9.4K 25-30 yrs
Experience Low (P25) Median High (P75)
0-2 years BHD 4,022 BHD 4,931 BHD 5,839
3-5 years BHD 4,427 BHD 5,427 BHD 6,426
6-9 years BHD 5,045 BHD 6,185 BHD 7,323
10-14 years BHD 5,794 BHD 7,102 BHD 8,411
15-19 years BHD 6,900 BHD 8,458 BHD 10,017
20-25 years BHD 8,362 BHD 10,250 BHD 12,139
25-30 years BHD 7,648 BHD 9,374 BHD 11,102

Salary by Industry

How Chief HR Officer (Emirati) pays across industries in Manama

Executive & General Management
BHD 7,771
+30%
Banking & Financial Services
BHD 7,473
+25%
Oil, Gas & Energy
BHD 7,054
+18%
Legal & Compliance
BHD 6,695
+12%
Engineering & Technology
BHD 5,978
0%
Healthcare & Medical
BHD 5,679
-5%
Finance & Accounting
BHD 5,679
-5%
Construction & Real Estate
BHD 5,500
-8%
Sales & Marketing
BHD 5,380
-10%
Human Resources
BHD 5,261
-12%
Supply Chain & Logistics
BHD 5,261
-12%
Government & Public Sector
BHD 5,081
-15%
Media & Creative
BHD 5,081
-15%
Education & Training
BHD 4,782
-20%
Hospitality & Tourism
BHD 4,663
-22%

Monthly Savings Potential

With BHD 5,978/mo salary and estimated expenses of BHD 2,989/mo, you could save BHD 2,989/mo (BHD 35,868/yr).

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary for a Chief HR Officer (Emirati) in Manama is BHD 5,978 per month (BHD 71,736 per year). Salaries range from BHD 4,876 at the 25th percentile to BHD 7,078 at the 75th percentile, depending on experience, skills, and the employing organization.

A Chief HR Officer (Emirati) with approximately 7 years of experience in Manama can expect a median base salary of BHD 5,978/month. With a typical benefits package including housing (BHD 1,109), transport, medical insurance, and end-of-service gratuity, total monthly compensation reaches approximately BHD 5,978.

In Bahrain, Chief HR Officer (Emirati) 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 Chief HR Officer (Emirati) 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 Human Resources professionals. The city offers tax-free income, a multicultural working environment, and strong demand for skilled professionals. The Human Resources sector in Bahrain continues to grow with Vision 2030 and diversification initiatives driving new opportunities.

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