General Manager Operations
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi, uae with 3 recent postings.
A General Manager Operations in the GCC region requires leadership, excel, communication, budgeting, compliance. Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. 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 | 48,500 AED | 83,500 AED | 129,500 AED | 179,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 46,500 SAR | 80,000 SAR | 123,500 SAR | 171,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 50,500 QAR | 87,500 QAR | 135,500 QAR | 188,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 3,950 KWD | 6,850 KWD | 10,600 KWD | 14,700 KWD |
| Oman | 4,400 OMR | 7,600 OMR | 11,800 OMR | 16,350 OMR |
| Bahrain | 4,200 BHD | 7,200 BHD | 11,200 BHD | 15,500 BHD |
How General Manager Operations pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
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
- UNISON INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING (The Recruitment Company)
- DAVA-JULI PTE LTD
- Exa Capital DMCC
Active markets
- saudi
- uae
- 01
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- 04
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- 05
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- 06
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- 07
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