Bahrain comprises a group of 33 Islands in the Persian Gulf. It boasts a strategic location in the Persian Gulf through which most of the Western Petroleum must transit to reach open waters. Oil and Gas, Aluminum, Banking, Insurance, and Tourism are the dominant industries in Bahrain.
Manama, Riffa, Muharraqq, Hamad Town, A’ali
Surgeon/Doctor, Lawyer, Professor, Pilot, Bank Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Marketing Director
The top local universities in Bahrain are as follows:
Local: 1
World: 3117
Local: 2
World: 7,082
Local: 3
World: 7,371
Local: 4
World: 8,020
Local: 5
World: 8,391
Some common jobs in Bahrain with average annual salaries are mentioned below:
Job Title | Average Yearly Salary (BHD) | Average Yearly Salary (USD) |
Chief Executive Officer | 2313 BHD | 6134 USD |
Country Manager | 1639 BHD | 4347 USD |
Managing Director | 1605 BHD | 4257 USD |
IT Director | 1574 BHD | 4157 USD |
Pilot | 1375 BHD | 3647 USD |
Financial Manager | 1328 BHD | 3522 USD |
IT Project Manager | 1312 BHD | 3480 USD |
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Below listed are the key points an employer must keep in mind while seeking employees in Bahrain.
The employment contract must be written in Arabic and must have two copies – One for the employer and one for the employee. A translated copy must be attached if the contract is written in another language.
The contract must contain the following details:
The probation period for Bharanian employees is up to one month.
Date | Name | Type |
1 Jan | New Year | National holiday |
22 Apr | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
23 Apr | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
24 Apr | Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
1 May | May Day | National holiday |
28 Jun | Arafat Day (Tentative Date) | Government holiday |
29 Jun | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
30 Jun | Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
1 Jul | Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
19 Jul | Muharram (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
28 Jul | Ashoora (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
29 Jul | Ashoora Holiday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
27 Sep | The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
16 Dec | National Day | National holiday |
17 Dec | National Day (second day) | National holiday |
Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
Annual Leave | 30 days | Yes |
Sick Leave | 15 days with full pay, next 20 days with half pay and next 20 days without pay | Yes |
Maternity Leave | 60 days | Yes |
The payroll cycle in Bahrain is Monthly.
No set minimum wage rate. 300 BHD is the rate set for public sector workers.
The employees are paid with 125% during daytime; 150% during nighttime for the overtime work they have done. The standard working hour is 40hrs per week and 8hrs a day.
Not mandatory
Type of Contributions | Contributions |
Social Security | 12% (3% for expatriate employees) |
Type of Contributions | Contributions |
Social Security | 7% (1% for expatriate employees) |
There is no personal income tax in Bahrain.
The standard rate of VAT in Bahrain is 10%.
Employment in Bahrain can be terminated both by the employee and the employer. The employer can terminate the employment on substantial grounds. If the employment is terminated without any grounds, the employer must pay a severance to the employee.
The notice period in Bahrain for permanent employees and employees on probation is one day.
The severance pay in Bahrain as follows:
Years of service | Severance Pay |
First 3 years | 15 days salary for every year |
4th year onwards | 30 days salary for each year |
Non-Bahraini employees must obtain a residency visa and a work visa (known as a labor card) to be employed in Bahrain.
The Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) will issue the Work Visa before an employee arrives in Bahrain and the Labor Card will be issued upon arrival. The sponsoring organization must also provide proof of work contracts and proof that the said position requires foreign expertise.