Salary guide
HR Officer / Specialist Salary in Dubai & UAE (2026)
How much do HR Officer / Specialist jobs pay in the UAE? Monthly pay in AED, salary by experience, a GCC comparison and the sources behind each figure.
Quick answer
What moves the salary
- HR officers: GulfTalent median AED 5,500 (range AED 3,500-10,000, 151 profiles); Glassdoor (Dubai) median about AED 6,000.
- Hays lists HR officers and analysts at AED 15,000-18,000, and HR generalists at AED 25,000-35,000, at the employers it recruits for.
HR Officer / Specialist salary across the GCC
| Country | Monthly salary | Approx. USD | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | SAR 6,000 - 16,000 | ≈ $1,600 - $4,300 | Gross |
| UAE | AED 3,500 - 18,000 | ≈ $1,000 - $4,900 | Gross |
| Qatar | QAR 4,300 - 10,000 | ≈ $1,200 - $2,700 | Gross |
Gross includes the usual allowances and basic does not - compare like with like.
Where these figures come from
Frequently asked questions
What is the average HR Officer / Specialist salary in the UAE?
Between AED 3,500 and AED 18,000 a month, about AED 6,000 on average, depending on experience, qualifications and employer.
Are HR Officer / Specialist salaries in the UAE tax-free?
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.
Does the salary include housing and transport allowances?
The figures above are gross packages including the usual allowances. Basic salary is typically about 60% of the total - and it is what end-of-service gratuity is calculated on in most GCC countries.
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