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HR Director, Abu Dhabi, AED 2025 · Tenure

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Salaries›Hr›HR Director, Big 4

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HR Director

Big 4 · Abu Dhabi

CorporateBig 4

Base Salary (Median)

60,468AED

per month

4 verified sources · 2024-2025

MinMedianMax

60,468

48,058 AED71,749 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

60,468AED/mo

Range: 48,058 – 71,749

Bonus

n/a

Varies by performance

Performance bonus is the primary variable component.

Est. Total Cash Annual

n/aAED/yr

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Same role across GCC cities

Salary comparison across GCC cities for this role
City	Base Median (AED/mo)		vs Abu Dhabi
Dubai	63,650		+5.3%
Abu Dhabi ●	60,468		Baseline

Dubai+5.3%

63,650

Abu Dhabi ●Baseline

60,468

Career progression, Big 4, Abu Dhabi

HR Director pay by firm tier, Abu Dhabi

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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: 2024-2025

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Role Details

SectorHr

SettingCorporate

Firm TierBig 4

CityAbu Dhabi

Data Year2024-2025

Sources4 verified

Compensation Summary

Base (annual)726k AED

Total Package~726k AED

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Same role, other cities

DubaiAED 63,650

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