Information Security Lead Salary
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Kuwait, UAE with 2 recent postings.
An Information Security Lead in the GCC region requires communication, project management, audit, compliance, iso. Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the Gulf
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 18,000 AED | 31,000 AED | 48,500 AED | 67,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 17,500 SAR | 30,000 SAR | 46,000 SAR | 64,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 19,000 QAR | 32,500 QAR | 50,500 QAR | 70,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,500 KWD | 2,550 KWD | 3,950 KWD | 5,500 KWD |
| Oman | 1,650 OMR | 2,850 OMR | 4,400 OMR | 6,100 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,550 BHD | 2,700 BHD | 4,200 BHD | 5,800 BHD |
How Information Security Lead pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Inputs: GCC salary surveys, role taxonomy and 2 matching Tabbio postings · updated August 4, 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
- ZMI Holdings
- Zain
Active markets
- Kuwait
- United Arab Emirates
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Information Security Lead salary in the UAE?
The average mid-level Information Security Lead in the UAE earns AED 31,000 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 Gulf country pays Information Security Lead salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Information Security Lead 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. Gulf payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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