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Salaries in United Arab Emirates

Salary data for the top 10 job roles in United Arab Emirates in 2026. Figures are in USD unless otherwise noted.

Avg. salary (mid)

$72,000

vs. global avg

-6.6%

Currency

AED AED

Cost of living

70 / 100

Average Salary in United Arab Emirates by Experience

Average across all tracked roles · USD

Entry-level

0–2 yrs

$42.9K

Mid-level

3–5 yrs

$72K

Senior

6+ yrs

$115.5K

Cost of living index: 70/100 · PPP factor: 1.30x vs. USD

Top Roles by Salary

Median annual salary in USD · Mid-level experience

Salary by Role

RoleLevelMinMedianMax
Mid-level$95K$130K$175K
Mid-level$75K$108K$152K
Mid-level$55K$85K$125K
Mid-level$55K$78K$105K
Mid-level$50K$70K$95K
Mid-level$38K$55K$76K
Mid-level$35K$52K$74K
Mid-level$32K$50K$72K
Mid-level$35K$50K$68K
Mid-level$28K$42K$60K

Source: Aggregated public data 2025–2026. All figures in USD.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average mid-level salary in United Arab Emirates is $72,000 per year, which is -6.6% compared to the global average of $77,108. Salaries vary significantly by industry, experience level, and city.

Last updated: · Source: Aggregated public data (BLS, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, PayScale).