English Teacher Salary
An English Teacher's day-to-day work in Education & Training centres on Excel, Communication and English. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman with 21 recent postings.
An English Teacher in the GCC region requires english, Excel, communication. Employers typically expect 2+ years of experience for Education & Training roles at this level. 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 | 10,500 AED | 18,000 AED | 28,500 AED | 39,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,000 SAR | 17,500 SAR | 27,000 SAR | 37,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 11,000 QAR | 19,000 QAR | 29,500 QAR | 41,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 850 KWD | 1,500 KWD | 2,300 KWD | 3,200 KWD |
| Oman | 950 OMR | 1,650 OMR | 2,550 OMR | 3,550 OMR |
| Bahrain | 900 BHD | 1,550 BHD | 2,450 BHD | 3,400 BHD |
How English Teacher pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 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.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Atlas Teachers
- ADNOC Schools – (Education Company inside ADNOC Oil and Gas Group)
- Bloom Education
- ALKHALEEJ TRAINING & EDUCATION
- International Schools Partnership Limited
- Guardian Jobs
Active markets
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
What is the average English Teacher salary in the UAE?
The average mid-level English Teacher in the UAE earns AED 18,000 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 English Teacher salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for English Teacher 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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