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Staff / Principal Engineer

Big Tech · Dubai, UAE · 8-11

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Base Salary (Median)

68,500AED

per month

1 verified source · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

68,500

62,273 AED96,523 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Market positioning

Above market median — established and premium employers

Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

68,500AED/mo

Range: 62,273 – 96,523

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Same role across GCC cities

Salary comparison across GCC cities for this role
City	Base Median (AED/mo)		vs Dubai
Riyadh	73,500		+7.3%
Dubai ●	68,500		Baseline

Riyadh+7.3%

73,500

Dubai ●Baseline

68,500

Benefits and perks

RSUs (5-10%), housing included, health insurance, flights, sign-on bonus typical

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

Staff / Principal Engineer

Full compensation breakdown

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Staff / Principal Engineer pay by firm tier, Dubai

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