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R&D Intern

A R&D Intern is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi with 2 recent postings.

In brief

A R&D Intern in the GCC region requires relevant domain expertise. A R&D Intern is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. 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.

R&D InternMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates5,000 AED9,000 AED14,000 AED19,500 AED
Saudi Arabia5,000 SAR8,500 SAR13,500 SAR18,500 SAR
Qatar5,500 QAR9,500 QAR14,500 QAR20,000 QAR
Kuwait450 KWD750 KWD1,150 KWD1,600 KWD
Oman450 OMR800 OMR1,250 OMR1,750 OMR
Bahrain450 BHD800 BHD1,200 BHD1,650 BHD
Salary breakdown

How R&D Intern 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
+8%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Low
roles open now
Remote share
25%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)7,500
Scale-up (50–500)9,000
Enterprise (500+)11,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
11,000
02Cloud & SaaS
10,000
03E-commerce
9,000
04Government tech
8,500
05Telecom
7,500

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

Top hiring companies

  • SMART Technology Solutions

Active markets

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