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SEO/SEM Manager, Dubai, AED 2025 · Tenure

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Salaries›Marketing›SEO/SEM Manager, Independent Agency

Marketing

SEO/SEM Manager

Independent Agency · Dubai

AgencyIndependent Agency

Base Salary (Median)

29,063AED

per month

16 verified sources · 2024-2025

MinMedianMax

29,063

23,813 AED33,938 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

29,063AED/mo

Range: 23,813 – 33,938

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 Dubai
Dubai ●	29,063		Baseline
Abu Dhabi	26,156		-10.0%

Dubai ●Baseline

29,063

Abu Dhabi-10.0%

26,156

Career progression, Independent Agency, Dubai

SEO/SEM Manager pay by firm tier, Dubai

Tier 1 Holding Company

+27% vs Independent Agency

Independent Agency

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

SectorMarketing

SettingAgency

Firm TierIndependent Agency

CityDubai

Data Year2024-2025

Sources16 verified

Compensation Summary

Base (annual)349k AED

Total Package~349k AED

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Same role, other cities

Abu DhabiAED 26,156

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