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UAE Salary Benchmark 2026

Compare your salary against market rates for your role and industry. Figures are monthly gross (basic + allowances) for mid-level professionals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi — private sector, mid-2026.

P25 (Junior): bottom quarter — entry/early careerP50 (Median): middle of the market for this roleP75 (Senior): top quarter — specialist/leadership

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Junior (P25)P50 (Median)Senior (P75)

Software Engineer

AED 15,000AED 22,000AED 35,000

Senior Software Engineer

AED 22,000AED 32,000AED 48,000

Product Manager

AED 18,000AED 28,000AED 45,000

Data Scientist

AED 16,000AED 25,000AED 40,000

DevOps / Cloud Engineer

AED 15,000AED 23,000AED 38,000

UX/UI Designer

AED 10,000AED 16,000AED 26,000

QA Engineer

AED 9,000AED 14,000AED 22,000

IT Manager

AED 18,000AED 28,000AED 42,000

Cybersecurity Analyst

AED 14,000AED 22,000AED 35,000

CTO / VP Engineering

AED 40,000AED 60,000AED 90,000

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Disclaimer: Salary ranges are estimates compiled from publicly available sources, recruiter surveys, and job postings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as of mid-2026. Actual salaries vary by company size, nationality, specific skills, visa type, and negotiation. Use as a general guide only — not a guarantee. All figures are monthly gross in AED (basic salary + standard allowances combined).