Risk Insurance

Head of Risk

Sovereign Wealth Fund · Abu Dhabi, UAE · 15-16

SWF AdjacentSovereign Wealth FundUAE

Base Salary (Median)

75,000AED

per month

4 verified sources · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

75,000

68,182 AED105,682 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

You've used 1 of 3 free salary profilesUpgrade for unlimited

Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

75,000AED/mo

Range: 68,182 – 105,682

Bonus

35%typical

Range: 25% – 50%

Performance bonus is the primary variable component.

How accurate is this for you?

One tap. Anonymous. Helps us flag bands that drift from the market.

Same role across GCC cities

Salary comparison across GCC cities for this role
City	Base Median (AED/mo)		vs Abu Dhabi
Dubai	89,375		+19.2%
Abu Dhabi ●	75,000		Baseline

Dubai+19.2%

89,375

Abu Dhabi ●Baseline

75,000

Benefits and perks

Premium housing, health insurance, annual bonus 30-50%, benefits, transportation

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

Head of Risk

Full compensation breakdown

Same role across GCC cities

Career progression, Sovereign Wealth Fund, Abu Dhabi

Head of Risk pay by firm tier, Abu Dhabi

Benefits and perks

Sources and methodology

What’s next on Tenure

Role Details

Compensation Summary

Related Roles

Same role, other cities

Sector reading

Get Offer Intelligence