Cybersecurity GRC Manager Salary
A Cybersecurity GRC Manager works within Technology teams across the Gulf market. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi with 2 recent postings.
A Cybersecurity GRC Manager in the GCC region requires relevant domain expertise. The role sits within Technology teams. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the Gulf
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 18,000 AED | 31,000 AED | 48,000 AED | 66,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 17,000 SAR | 29,500 SAR | 46,000 SAR | 63,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 19,000 QAR | 32,500 QAR | 50,500 QAR | 69,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,450 KWD | 2,550 KWD | 3,950 KWD | 5,450 KWD |
| Oman | 1,650 OMR | 2,800 OMR | 4,350 OMR | 6,050 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,550 BHD | 2,700 BHD | 4,150 BHD | 5,750 BHD |
How Cybersecurity GRC Manager pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Inputs: GCC salary surveys, role taxonomy and 2 matching Tabbio postings · updated August 4, 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
- HALA
- Egis
Active markets
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Cybersecurity GRC Manager salary in the UAE?
The average mid-level Cybersecurity GRC Manager in the UAE earns AED 31,000 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 Gulf country pays Cybersecurity GRC Manager salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Cybersecurity GRC 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. Gulf payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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