Investment Banking

Associate

Regional Bank · Dubai, DIFC · 2-3

Front OfficeRegional BankDIFC

Base Salary (Median)

25,000AED

per month

2 verified sources · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

25,000

22,727 AED35,227 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

25,000AED/mo

Range: 22,727 – 35,227

Bonus

25%typical

Range: 15% – 40%

Performance bonus is the primary variable component.

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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	31,000	+24.0%
Dubai ●	28,500	Baseline
Dubai ●	25,000	Baseline
Kuwait City	2,216	-91.1%

Riyadh+24.0%

31,000

Dubai ●Baseline

28,500

Dubai ●Baseline

25,000

Kuwait City-91.1%

2,216

Benefits and perks

Housing allowance, medical, transport. Some regional banks offer retention bonuses.

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

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