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Staff / Principal Engineer

General Market · Dubai, UAE · 8-11

TechnologyGeneral MarketUAE

Base Salary (Median)

46,500AED

per month

4 verified sources · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

46,500

42,273 AED65,523 AED

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Market positioning

Market entry point — growing and emerging employers

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Base Salary

46,500AED/mo

Range: 42,273 – 65,523

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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

Staff / Principal Engineer

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