Finance Accounting

Financial Controller

General Market · Dubai, UAE · 6-7

In HouseGeneral MarketUAE

Base Salary (Median)

42,500AED

per month

18 verified sources · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

42,500

35,000 AED56,250 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Market positioning

Market entry point — growing and emerging employers

Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

42,500AED/mo

Range: 35,000 – 56,250

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Same role across GCC cities

Salary comparison across GCC cities for this role
City	Base Median (AED/mo)		vs Dubai
Riyadh	47,000		+10.6%
Dubai ●	42,500		Baseline

Riyadh+10.6%

47,000

Dubai ●Baseline

42,500

Benefits and perks

Housing, medical, flights. Some employers offer school fees.

Sources and 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

Financial Controller

Full compensation breakdown

Same role across GCC cities

Career progression, General Market, Dubai

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