Investment Management

Chief Investment Officer

Sovereign Wealth Fund · Abu Dhabi, UAE · 12-14

Asset ManagementSovereign Wealth FundUAE

Base Salary (Median)

85,000AED

per month

1 verified source · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

85,000

77,273 AED119,773 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Market positioning

Above market median — established and premium employers

Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

85,000AED/mo

Range: 77,273 – 119,773

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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
Abu Dhabi ●	85,000		Baseline
Doha	81,500		-4.1%

Abu Dhabi ●Baseline

85,000

Doha-4.1%

81,500

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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

Chief Investment Officer

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