Finance & Accounting

Finance Director Salary
in Manama 2026

BHD 4,326 /mo

BHD 51,912/year · 6-9 years (Mid Career)

Annual

BHD 51,912

Salary Range

3,697–5,112

Total Package

BHD 4,326

Income Tax

0%

Salary Range

Where you fall among professionals in this role

BHD 4,326
P10 MEDIAN P90
BHD 2,588 P25: BHD 3,697 P75: BHD 5,112 BHD 6,646

50% of Finance Directors in Manama earn between BHD 3,697 and BHD 5,112 per month.

Total Compensation

Your full monthly package breakdown

Base Salary
BHD 2,844
Housing Allowance 28%
BHD 797
Transport 10%
BHD 285
Medical Insurance
BHD 64
Annual Flight
BHD 47
Gratuity (accrued)
BHD 119
Total Package
BHD 4,326/mo BHD 51,912/year

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

Monthly BHD 4,326
Base Salary
Housing Allowance
Transport
Medical Insurance
Annual Flight
Gratuity (accrued)

Career Salary Growth

Expected salary at different experience levels for Finance Director in Manama

10K 7.6K 5.1K 2.6K 3.6K 0-2 yrs 3.9K 3-5 yrs 4.5K 6-9 yrs 5.1K 10-14 yrs 6.1K 15-19 yrs 7.4K 20-25 yrs 6.8K 25-30 yrs
Experience Low (P25) Median High (P75)
0-2 years BHD 3,050 BHD 3,568 BHD 4,217
3-5 years BHD 3,356 BHD 3,927 BHD 4,642
6-9 years BHD 3,825 BHD 4,475 BHD 5,288
10-14 years BHD 4,393 BHD 5,140 BHD 6,074
15-19 years BHD 5,231 BHD 6,122 BHD 7,234
20-25 years BHD 6,339 BHD 7,418 BHD 8,767
25-30 years BHD 5,798 BHD 6,785 BHD 8,018

Salary by Industry

How Finance Director pays across industries in Manama

Executive & General Management
BHD 5,624
+30%
Banking & Financial Services
BHD 5,408
+25%
Oil, Gas & Energy
BHD 5,105
+18%
Legal & Compliance
BHD 4,845
+12%
Engineering & Technology
BHD 4,326
0%
Healthcare & Medical
BHD 4,110
-5%
Finance & Accounting
BHD 4,110
-5%
Construction & Real Estate
BHD 3,980
-8%
Sales & Marketing
BHD 3,893
-10%
Human Resources
BHD 3,807
-12%
Supply Chain & Logistics
BHD 3,807
-12%
Government & Public Sector
BHD 3,677
-15%
Media & Creative
BHD 3,677
-15%
Education & Training
BHD 3,461
-20%
Hospitality & Tourism
BHD 3,374
-22%

Monthly Savings Potential

With BHD 4,326/mo salary and estimated expenses of BHD 2,163/mo, you could save BHD 2,163/mo (BHD 25,956/yr).

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary for a Finance Director in Manama is BHD 4,326 per month (BHD 51,912 per year). Salaries range from BHD 3,697 at the 25th percentile to BHD 5,112 at the 75th percentile, depending on experience, skills, and the employing organization.

A Finance Director with approximately 7 years of experience in Manama can expect a median base salary of BHD 4,326/month. With a typical benefits package including housing (BHD 797), transport, medical insurance, and end-of-service gratuity, total monthly compensation reaches approximately BHD 4,326.

In Bahrain, Finance 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 Finance 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 Finance & Accounting professionals. The city offers tax-free income, a multicultural working environment, and strong demand for skilled professionals. The Finance & Accounting sector in Bahrain continues to grow with Vision 2030 and diversification initiatives driving new opportunities.

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