Head of UX Salary in Capital, Bahrain
Manama offers a median mid‑level Head of UX salary of BHD 16,500 per year. Banks and fintech firms are involved.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
BHD11,400 to BHD14,700
Average (per year)
BHD13,000
Entry-level Heads of UX in Manama work in fintech startups, telecoms, and government digital teams.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
BHD14,800 to BHD18,200
Average (per year)
BHD16,500
Mid-level professionals supervise UX for banking platforms, oil sector software, or national infrastructure projects.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
BHD18,300 to BHD23,000
Average (per year)
BHD20,500
Senior roles report to C-level executives in financial groups, telecoms, and large IT consultancies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
BHD23,100+
Major banks, telecom companies, and international digital agencies employ Principal or Lead Heads of UX.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
BHD9 - BHD12
per hour
Mid-level
BHD13 - BHD17
per hour
Senior
BHD18 - BHD23
per hour
Manama's median exceeds Bahrain's overall average by roughly BHD 2,000. Living costs affect expatriate earnings.