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AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY 2019

In general, salaries in Lebanon are relatively lower than regional averages.

According to the World Bank, 70% of the population generates an annual income of less than USD 10,000. The latter combined with the aforementioned highly skilled labor force would form an attractive combination for any company willing to invest in Lebanon.

 

Below is a summary of the average salaries per sector, taking into consideration the level of experience and the job titles.

  

SALARY SCALE IN FMCG WHOLESALE (USD|2019)

 

Profession Fresh graduate 5 years experience
Secretary 750 1000
Acountant 850 1500
Purchasing Manager  - 2500
Brand Manager  - 2400
Marketing Manager  - 3000
Sales Manager  - 3500

Source: InfoPro - Latest available figures

 

SALARY SCALE IN ICT (USD|2019)

 

Profession Fresh graduate 5 years experience
Web Developer 850 1900
Technical Support 750 1600
Project Manager  - 2300
Softwar Engineer  950 2500
Business Anaylst  900 2000
Application Programmers  900 2000

Source: InfoPro - Latest available figures

 

SALARY SCALE IN HOTELS (USD|2019)

 

Profession Fresh graduate 5 years experience
Concierge 650 900
Front Desk Attendant 700 900
Server,Cocktail,& Banquet Supervisor - 950
Reservation Manager - 1300
Restaurant Manager - 1400
Security Manager - 1900

Source: InfoPro - Latest available figures


SALARY SCALE IN INDUSTRY (USD|2019)


Profession Fresh graduate 5 years experience
Skilled Workers 500 750
Store Keeper 650 800
Acountant 800 1300
Salesman 800 1200
Purchasing Officer - 1300 
Quality Assurance Manager - 1600
Warehouse Manager - 1400
Production Maintenance Manager - 3400

Source: InfoPro - Latest available figures