Compare UAE Salaries
Explore modelled monthly salaries by role and experience in the UAE and across the Gulf.
Your salary comparison
Choose a role, country and experience level to compare modelled monthly pay.
Read the salary methodologyCompare UAE salaries by role and experience
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View the estimated monthly range and the evidence available for that role.
Read the salary methodology before using the estimate in a job search or pay discussion.
A practical example
Compare the same role at mid and senior levels while keeping the country fixed. The difference reflects the model’s experience adjustment, not a promised pay rise or a verified job offer.
How to read the result
These are modelled salary estimates, not a payroll or take-home-pay calculation. Evidence varies by role. Employer size, responsibilities, benefits and your experience can all affect an offer. The methodology explains the sources and adjustments.
Questions before you start
Are these salaries guaranteed?
No. The range is a planning estimate. An individual employer’s offer may fall outside it.
Does the calculator show take-home pay?
No. It compares estimated monthly salaries. It does not calculate payroll deductions, allowances or your final net pay.
Can I compare countries?
Yes. Select another supported country while keeping the role and experience level fixed. Check the currency shown with each result.
How should I use the range in a negotiation?
Use it alongside current vacancies, the role’s responsibilities and the full benefits package. Read the methodology and evidence notes before drawing conclusions.
Popular roles across the Gulf
See salary ranges for the most-hired roles in our database.
Accountant
Finance & Accounting
252Business Development Manager
Sales & Business Development
183Graphic Designer
Media & Creative
182Project Manager
Admin & Support
166Sales Manager
Sales & Business Development
151Quantity Surveyor
Engineering
141Electrical Engineer
Engineering
136Mechanical Engineer
Engineering
125Product Manager
Admin & Support
116Business Analyst
Admin & Support
112Architect
Construction
104Operations Manager
Operations & Supply Chain
98HR Manager
Human Resources
98Software Engineer
Technology
96HSE Manager
Engineering
94Civil Engineer
Engineering
91Legal Counsel
Legal & Compliance
86Marketing Manager
Marketing & Communications
74Data Analyst
Admin & Support
70Document Controller
Finance & Accounting
65Construction Manager
Construction
65Data Scientist
Technology
63Sales Executive
Sales & Business Development
63Planning Engineer
Engineering
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Every role we cover, grouped by department.
Admin & Support46
- Admin Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Analyst
- Assistant Manager
- Assistant Outlet Manager
- Associate Consultant
- Business Analyst
- Cost Control Engineer
- Customer Service Representative
- Customer Success Manager
- Data Analyst
- Data Entry Operator
- Designer
- Director of Engineering
- Director of Operations
- Duty Manager
- Electrical Technician
- Engineer I
- Executive Assistant
- Executive Secretary
- Facility Manager
- Food & Beverage Manager
- General Practitioner
- Geologist
- HVAC Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Maintenance Manager
- Office Manager
- Outlet Manager
- Product Designer
- Product Manager
- Production Engineer
- Program Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Project Director
- Project Manager
- Receptionist
- Resident Engineer
- Safety Engineer
- Secretary
- Security Engineer
- Senior Design Manager
- Shop Manager
- Store Supervisor
- System Engineer
- Technical Product Manager
C-Suite & Executive1
Construction9
Education & Training2
Engineering20
- Civil Engineer
- Commissioning Engineer
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Estimation Engineer
- HSE Inspector
- HSE Manager
- HSE Officer
- Instrumentation Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- MEP Engineer
- Planning Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Project Engineer
- QA/QC Engineer
- Quality Engineer
- Quantity Surveyor
- Senior Civil Structural Engineer
- Structural Engineer
Finance & Accounting13
Healthcare & Medical6
Hospitality & Tourism13
Human Resources6
Legal & Compliance7
Marketing & Communications8
Media & Creative4
Operations & Supply Chain10
Real Estate & Property3
Retail & Consumer4
Sales & Business Development15
Technology24
- AI Engineer
- AI Project Manager
- Data Architect
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- DevOps Engineer
- Freelance Software Developer
- Full Stack Developer
- IT Manager
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Network Engineer
- Product Owner
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer
- Senior Backend Engineer
- Senior Frontend Engineer
- Senior Network Security Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Software Engineer II -Backend
- Solution Architect
- Solutions Architect
- Technical Support Engineer
- UI/UX Designer