Banking
Head of Cards & Payments
Regional Bank · Dubai, UAE · 12-14
Tier 1 BankRegional BankUAE
Base Salary (Median)
52,500AED
per month
Medium Confidence
MinMedianMax
52,500
47,727 AED57,750 AED
Updated April 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle
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Market Positioning
Above market median — established and premium employers
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Full Compensation Breakdown
Base Salary
52,500AED/mo
Range: 47,727 – 57,750
Bonus
35% typical
Range: 25% – 45%
Performance bonus is primary variable compensation
Est. Total Cash Annual
842kAED/yr
Housing Allowance
11,818AED/mo
Range: 11,818 – 14,300
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Career Progression — Regional Bank, Dubai
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SVP / Director Pay by Firm Tier — Dubai
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Benefits & Perks
Housing allowance 25-30%, health insurance, annual bonus 30-40%, flights, gratuity
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Sources & Methodology
Methodology
This salary data is compiled from verified industry sources, including:
- • Industry compensation surveys and reports
- • Published job postings with salary bands
- • Portfolio company salary benchmarks
- • Industry peer data and market reports
All figures are in AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham) and represent base compensation. Bonus, housing allowances, and other benefits vary by firm and individual circumstances.
Last updated: 2025-2026
Role Details
SectorBanking
FunctionTier 1 Bank
Firm TierRegional Bank
CityDubai, UAE
Experience12-14
Data Year2025-2026
ConfidenceMedium
Compensation Summary
Base (annual)630k AED
Bonus (typical)~221k AED
Total Package~851k AED
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