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Expert Data Scientist

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi with 2 recent postings.

In brief

A Expert Data Scientist in the GCC region requires machine learning, python, power bi, tableau, analytical. Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. 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.

Expert Data ScientistMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates18,500 AED31,500 AED49,000 AED68,000 AED
Saudi Arabia17,500 SAR30,000 SAR47,000 SAR65,000 SAR
Qatar19,000 QAR33,000 QAR51,500 QAR71,000 QAR
Kuwait1,500 KWD2,600 KWD4,000 KWD5,550 KWD
Oman1,650 OMR2,900 OMR4,450 OMR6,200 OMR
Bahrain1,600 BHD2,750 BHD4,250 BHD5,900 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Expert Data Scientist 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
+6%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
High
roles open now
Remote share
23%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)26,500
Scale-up (50–500)31,500
Enterprise (500+)41,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
38,500
02Cloud & SaaS
35,000
03E-commerce
31,500
04Government tech
29,500
05Telecom
27,000

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

Top hiring companies

  • Master-Works

Active markets

  • saudi
What a Expert Data Scientist does
  • 01

    standard metrics (Accuracy, Precision, Recall, F1, AUC). Optimize and fine

  • 02

    technical audiences. Maintain proper documentation for model design and deployment. Language Requirement: Fluent Arabic (mandatory)

  • 03

    1. Data Analysis & Modeling

  • 04

    Collect, clean, transform, and analyze data from different sources.

  • 05

    Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends and patterns.

  • 06

    Design, develop, and validate machine learning and AI models.

  • 07

    Select appropriate algorithms and techniques for each use case.

  • 08

    Evaluate model performance using industry

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