Tabbio
Login to App
C-Suite & Executive · Salary in the GCC

Group General Manager

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 bahrain with 2 recent postings.

In brief

A Group General Manager in the GCC region requires excel, communication, leadership, budgeting, forecasting. 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

Salary across the GCC

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

Group General ManagerMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates48,500 AED83,500 AED129,500 AED179,500 AED
Saudi Arabia46,500 SAR80,000 SAR123,500 SAR171,500 SAR
Qatar50,500 QAR87,500 QAR135,500 QAR188,000 QAR
Kuwait3,950 KWD6,850 KWD10,600 KWD14,700 KWD
Oman4,400 OMR7,600 OMR11,800 OMR16,350 OMR
Bahrain4,200 BHD7,200 BHD11,200 BHD15,500 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Group General Manager 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
+7%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
High
roles open now
Remote share
45%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)70,000
Scale-up (50–500)83,500
Enterprise (500+)108,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
102,000
02Cloud & SaaS
92,500
03E-commerce
83,500
04Government tech
77,500
05Telecom
72,000

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

Top hiring companies

  • Domo Ventures W.L.L.

Active markets

  • bahrain
What a Group General Manager does
  • 01

    Strategic Leadership

  • 02

    Develop and execute a unified group strategy that aligns Real Estate, Travel & Tours, and FMCG divisions with the companys overall vision.

  • 03

    Identify opportunities for cross

  • 04

    sector benefits, joint ventures, partnerships, and investments to expand market presence and profitability.

  • 05

    Advise the Board on long

  • 06

    term growth, diversification, and capital allocation priorities.

  • 07

    Operational & Financial Management

  • 08

    Oversee the performance of all business units, ensuring profitability, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

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