Salary guide
Salaries in Dubai & UAE 2026: Average Pay by Job
What do jobs in the UAE pay? Monthly salary ranges in AED for 14 roles, with a source for every figure.
Quick answer
Monthly salary ranges for 14 jobs in the UAE in AED, from published salary reports (2025-2026). There is no personal income tax on salaries, so the figure you are offered is what you take home before any social-insurance deduction that applies to you.
Salaries by job in the UAE
| Job | Monthly salary | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | AED 8,000 - 35,000 | Gross |
| Data Analyst | AED 5,000 - 16,000 | Gross |
| Nurse | AED 4,000 - 11,000 | Gross |
| Doctor (General Practitioner) | AED 7,000 - 20,000 | Gross |
| Pharmacist | AED 4,000 - 13,000 | Gross |
| Accountant | AED 4,000 - 15,000 | Gross |
| Civil Engineer | AED 5,000 - 13,000 | Gross |
| HSE / Safety Officer | AED 3,000 - 8,500 | Gross |
| Electrician | AED 1,500 - 4,000 | Gross |
| Driver (Light / Heavy Vehicle) | AED 2,300 - 4,500 | Gross |
| School Teacher | AED 4,000 - 16,000 | Gross |
| Sales Executive | AED 2,500 - 15,000 | Gross |
| Security Guard | AED 1,500 - 3,500 | Gross |
| HR Officer / Specialist | AED 3,500 - 18,000 | Gross |
Gross = total package including the usual housing and transport allowances. Every figure is sourced on its job page.
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