Program Manager Salary
A Program Manager's day-to-day work in Admin & Support centres on Compliance, Excel and ERP. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Kuwait, Saudi, UAE with 16 recent postings.
A Program Manager in the GCC region requires communication, iso, quality control, Excel, compliance. Employers typically expect 20+ years of experience for Admin & Support 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 | 11,000 AED | 18,500 AED | 29,000 AED | 40,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,500 SAR | 18,000 SAR | 27,500 SAR | 38,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 11,500 QAR | 19,500 QAR | 30,000 QAR | 42,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 900 KWD | 1,500 KWD | 2,350 KWD | 3,300 KWD |
| Oman | 1,000 OMR | 1,700 OMR | 2,600 OMR | 3,650 OMR |
| Bahrain | 950 BHD | 1,600 BHD | 2,500 BHD | 3,450 BHD |
How Program Manager 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
- Department of Community Development
- Dalil Information Technology | UAE
- Riyad Bank
- Astek
- NOZOM
- Salt
Active markets
- Kuwait
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
What is the average Program Manager salary in the UAE?
The average mid-level Program Manager in the UAE earns AED 18,500 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 Program Manager salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Program Manager 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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