Project Manager Salary
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman with 166 recent postings.
A Project Manager in the GCC region requires communication, project management, Excel, leadership, compliance. Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. 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 | 12,500 AED | 21,000 AED | 33,000 AED | 45,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,000 SAR | 20,000 SAR | 31,500 SAR | 43,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 13,000 QAR | 22,000 QAR | 34,500 QAR | 47,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,000 KWD | 1,750 KWD | 2,700 KWD | 3,750 KWD |
| Oman | 1,100 OMR | 1,950 OMR | 3,000 OMR | 4,150 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,050 BHD | 1,850 BHD | 2,850 BHD | 3,950 BHD |
How Project Manager pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 1,200 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · 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
- Agility
- Hill International (Middle East) Limited
- ASSYSTEM
- WorleyParsons
- ValueLabs
- GHD
Active markets
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
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Project Management: Responsible for profitability of the Project Coordinating with consultant
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RFP alignment and readiness sessions to validate project scope, timeline, resource availability, and budget assumptions across departments.
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Partner with Commercial and Finance to assess project economics, cost structures, and profitability before commitments are made.
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Review and confirm vendor or subcontractor arrangements for procurement, compliance, and operational readiness.
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Enterprise Project Governance & Risk Management
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Design, implement, and maintain project governance frameworks, defining accountability, escalation paths, and decision
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Oversee project portfolio health by maintaining dashboards and governance reports for executive visibility.
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Develop and maintain a project and risk register tracking progress, dependencies, financial exposure, and compliance risks.
What is the average Project Manager salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Project Manager in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. 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 Project Manager salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Project 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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