Technology - Data & Engineering salaries in UAE
Verified pay benchmarks for technology - data & engineering roles in UAE. 127 salary bands across 9 seniority levels, refreshed monthly from primary sources.
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Median basic salary by seniority level, with the range across the 127 verified bands in UAE.
| Level | Median (basic, /yr) | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| head | AED 98k | 1 band |
| c_level | AED 95k | 5 bands |
| vp | AED 65k | 1 band |
| director | AED 52k | 5 bands |
| senior_manager | AED 38k | 18 bands |
| principal | AED 34k | 8 bands |
| manager | AED 34k | 40 bands |
| senior_associate | AED 23k | 44 bands |
| analyst | AED 16k | 5 bands |
Basic salary only. Total compensation including bonus, housing, and allowances is typically 25–60% higher depending on sector. Bands are paywalled at the role level on the broader Pay Index. This country-scoped view shows the medians as the on-page conversion teaser.
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