Salary Intelligence
People managers and senior individual contributors driving team output and client relationships across Gulf organisations.
How manager compensation compares across 15 sectors in the GCC.
| Sector | Median (AED/yr) | Data Points |
|---|---|---|
| PE & Asset Management | 1,152,480 | 3 |
| Government Public Sector | 972,000 | 34 |
| Tech & Engineering | Pro | 2 |
| Consulting & Strategy | Pro | 19 |
| Investment Banking | Pro | 1 |
| Legal | Pro | 1 |
| Energy & Infrastructure | Pro | 10 |
| Risk & Compliance | Pro | 14 |
| Healthcare | Pro | 4 |
| Accounting & Audit | Pro | 24 |
| Operations & Supply Chain | Pro | 12 |
| Human Resources | Pro | 14 |
| Real Estate | Pro | 87 |
| Sales & Business Dev | Pro | 61 |
| Marketing & Comms | Pro | 74 |
How manager compensation varies across 6 GCC countries.
Full compensation data across 15 sectors. City comparisons, career progression, bonus ranges, and firm-tier breakdowns.
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Based on 360 salary bands, the median Manager annual compensation in the GCC is approximately AED 503,328, spanning 15 sectors across 6 countries.
PE & Asset Management currently offers the highest median Manager compensation in the GCC at approximately AED 1,152,480 per year, based on 3 data points.
Manager compensation varies by city. Use our comparison tools to see detailed side-by-side breakdowns of Dubai vs Riyadh and other key GCC markets.