Salary Intelligence
Partners, principals, and equity holders. The pinnacle of professional services compensation in the Gulf, where base salary is often eclipsed by profit share and carried interest.
How partner / principal compensation compares across 4 sectors in the GCC.
| Sector | Median (AED/yr) | Data Points |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting & Audit | 3,120,000 | 2 |
| Consulting & Strategy | 2,299,080 | 15 |
| Legal | Pro | 3 |
| PE & Asset Management | Pro | 3 |
How partner / principal compensation varies across 6 GCC countries.
Full compensation data across 4 sectors. City comparisons, career progression, bonus ranges, and firm-tier breakdowns.
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Based on 23 salary bands, the median Partner / Principal annual compensation in the GCC is approximately AED 2,058,000, spanning 4 sectors across 2 countries.
Accounting & Audit currently offers the highest median Partner / Principal compensation in the GCC at approximately AED 3,120,000 per year, based on 2 data points.
Partner / Principal compensation varies by city. Use our comparison tools to see detailed side-by-side breakdowns of Dubai vs Riyadh and other key GCC markets.