Civil Engineer Salary
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman with 91 recent postings.
A Civil Engineer in the GCC region requires compliance, communication, safety, AutoCAD, Excel. Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems. This role.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 16,000 AED | 28,000 AED | 43,000 AED | 60,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 15,500 SAR | 26,500 SAR | 41,000 SAR | 57,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 17,000 QAR | 29,000 QAR | 45,000 QAR | 62,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,300 KWD | 2,300 KWD | 3,550 KWD | 4,900 KWD |
| Oman | 1,450 OMR | 2,550 OMR | 3,900 OMR | 5,450 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,400 BHD | 2,400 BHD | 3,750 BHD | 5,150 BHD |
How Civil Engineer pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 700 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
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.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Global Corporation
- Eram Talent
- Dar
- Egis
- Avensys Consulting
- EFS
Active markets
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
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Supervise and manage civil works for G+1 projects
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Ensure all work meets Dubai Municipality and related authority regulations
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Prepare and review site reports, drawings, and technical documents
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Coordinate with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams
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Conduct routine site inspections and monitor daily progress
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Support in resolving technical and site
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Prepare and review engineering studies, design documents, specifications, and technical reports. Perform structural analysis and design of steel and concrete systems using STAAD Pro. Provide expert
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Site supervision of civil and structural works
What is the average Civil Engineer salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Civil Engineer in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. 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 Civil Engineer salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Civil Engineer 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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