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Engineer, Mechanical

Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across uae with 2 recent postings.

In brief

A Engineer, Mechanical in the GCC region requires communication, arabic, english, erp, compliance. Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary across the GCC

Salary across the GCC

Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.

Engineer, MechanicalMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates11,000 AED18,500 AED29,000 AED40,000 AED
Saudi Arabia10,500 SAR18,000 SAR27,500 SAR38,500 SAR
Qatar11,500 QAR19,500 QAR30,500 QAR42,000 QAR
Kuwait900 KWD1,550 KWD2,350 KWD3,300 KWD
Oman1,000 OMR1,700 OMR2,650 OMR3,650 OMR
Bahrain950 BHD1,600 BHD2,500 BHD3,450 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Engineer, Mechanical pay varies in the UAE

UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED

Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate

Sample size
500
verified reports
Year-over-year
+5%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Low
roles open now
Remote share
36%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)15,500
Scale-up (50–500)18,500
Enterprise (500+)24,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
22,500
02Cloud & SaaS
20,500
03E-commerce
18,500
04Government tech
17,000
05Telecom
16,000

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

Top hiring companies

  • ADNOC Group
  • ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company)

Active markets

  • uae
What a Engineer, Mechanical does
  • 01

    About the Company: We are a global energy maritime logistics leader with a world

  • 02

    class asset base. We are the dedicated and vital logistics arm for ADNOC Group, providing mission critical and highly specialized services across ADNOC’s entire value chain. We also provide market

  • 03

    Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.

  • 04

    Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.

  • 05

    Select appropriate insulation, such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.

  • 06

    Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.

  • 07

    Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.

  • 08

    Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement, or asphalt mastic.

Country
Seniority level
Based on 14,820 verified salaries across the GCC · Updated monthly