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Data Scientist - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey Salary

A Data Scientist - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey works within Technology teams across the Gulf market. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi with 2 recent postings.

In brief

A Data Scientist - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey 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.

Data Scientist - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey: Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates16,000 AED27,500 AED43,000 AED59,500 AED
Saudi Arabia15,500 SAR26,500 SAR41,000 SAR57,000 SAR
Qatar17,000 QAR29,000 QAR45,000 QAR62,500 QAR
Kuwait1,300 KWD2,250 KWD3,500 KWD4,900 KWD
Oman1,450 OMR2,500 OMR3,900 OMR5,400 OMR
Bahrain1,400 BHD2,400 BHD3,700 BHD5,150 BHD

How Data Scientist - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey 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 , CIPD-certified HR practitioner · Founder & CEO, Tabbio

Role evidence
2
matching Tabbio postings
Model confidence
Directional
role match + evidence
Hiring demand
High
roles open now
Method
GCC role model v1
deterministic GCC model

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)23,000
Scale-up (50–500)27,500
Enterprise (500+)36,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Oil & Gas
33,500
02Banking & Finance
30,500
03Technology
27,500
04Government
25,500
05Real Estate
23,500

Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume: a directional guide, not a live salary feed.

Top hiring companies

  • QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey

Active markets

  • Saudi Arabia

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the average Data Scientist - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey salary in the UAE?

    The average mid-level Data Scientist - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey in the UAE earns AED 27,500 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 Data Scientist - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Data Scientist - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey 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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