Strategy Consulting

Principal / Director

Big 4 · Abu Dhabi, UAE · 12-13

Professional ServicesBig 4UAE

Base Salary (Median)

76,000AED

per month

1 verified source · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

76,000

69,091 AED107,091 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Market positioning

At market median — competitive and well-regarded employers

Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

76,000AED/mo

Range: 69,091 – 107,091

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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
Riyadh	83,000		+9.2%
Abu Dhabi ●	76,000		Baseline

Riyadh+9.2%

83,000

Abu Dhabi ●Baseline

76,000

Benefits and perks

Health insurance, relocation, annual flights, professional development. Tax-free.

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

Principal / Director

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