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Senior Software Engineer

General Market · Dubai, UAE · 5-6

TechnologyGeneral MarketUAE

Base Salary (Median)

30,000AED

per month

8 verified sources · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

30,000

25,000 AED40,000 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Market positioning

Market entry point — growing and emerging employers

Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

30,000AED/mo

Range: 25,000 – 40,000

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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 ●	30,000	Baseline
Doha	24,111	-19.6%
Riyadh	24,111	-19.6%

Dubai ●Baseline

30,000

Doha-19.6%

24,111

Riyadh-19.6%

24,111

Benefits and perks

Health insurance, annual flights (typically 1-2 per year), end-of-service gratuity. 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

Senior Software Engineer

Full compensation breakdown

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Career progression, General Market, Dubai

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