Business Development Manager Salary
Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman with 183 recent postings.
A Business Development Manager in the GCC region requires communication, Excel, presentation, negotiation, ERP. Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 14,500 AED | 25,000 AED | 39,000 AED | 54,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 14,000 SAR | 24,000 SAR | 37,500 SAR | 51,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 15,500 QAR | 26,500 QAR | 41,000 QAR | 56,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,200 KWD | 2,050 KWD | 3,200 KWD | 4,450 KWD |
| Oman | 1,350 OMR | 2,300 OMR | 3,550 OMR | 4,950 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,250 BHD | 2,200 BHD | 3,400 BHD | 4,700 BHD |
How Business Development Manager pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 1,300 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
Salary data reviewed by Ahmed AlDhraif, CIPD-certified HR practitioner · Founder & CEO, Tabbio
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- VALD
- Azeus Convene
- EarthStream Global
- Aon
- Nasoft.eg
- webook.com
Active markets
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
What is the average Business Development Manager salary in the UAE?
The average mid-level Business Development Manager in the UAE earns AED 25,000 per month (gross), modelled from Gulf market data including the Michael Page, Cooper Fitch and Hays salary guides. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays Business Development Manager salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Business Development Manager salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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