UAE Salaries in 2017 (Salary Guide)

Salaries in UAE vary widely depending on employee nationality, UAE experience, skills, Educational Qualification, some time employee history and work background.

First of all Let us clear that Federal Law of United Arab Emirates does not have the provision for minimum or maximum salaries. You will take what you have signed in Labour Contract.

But in case of Termination or Cancellation, you will required minimum salary for New Contract to avoid Ban,

Click Here to check the List of Minimum Salaries and Profession Categories.

Note: Writing good amount of salary in Ministry of Labour contract will help you at the end of service gratuity pay.

To check and calculate Gratuity Online, Click Here

As per the Latest Research and study conducted by world popular organizations and businesses in Middle East, salaries in UAE especially in Emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are likely to increase 4.6 Percent in 2017.

The increment rate for UAE in the past 2 years has been an average of 4.0 percent; however, there has been an increase in the pay for employees across all industry sectors.

General Labours: (Un-skilled Labours)

Labourers from Asian Subcontinents including Pakistan, India, Philippines, Indonesia and Bangladesh are the Lowest paid workers in UAE. They are working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week with salaries starting from 600 AED to 1500 AED (maximum) per month including overtime.

Housemaids, Nannies: (Un-skilled Labours)

Lady workers mostly from Philippines, Indonesia working as Housemaids, Nannies, Cleaners, Gardeners, Drivers and Security Guards are under Category 4 and 5 are the second lowest paid workers in United Arab Emirates.

Salaries for Housemaids are set or mentioned by their respective governments of the country the come from it. As per our Experience Below were the basic salaries in Dirhams for Housemaids, Nannies and other home/villa workers, hope it will increase in 2017.

Philippines	Indonesia	Sri Lanka
1400 - 2000	1000 – 1400	600 – 850
Bangladesh	India
650 - 950	1000 – 1200

Drivers:

As per our Experience and research, 75% of Drivers not only in UAE but in all Gulf Countries are Pakistani Nationals.

They are hardworking drivers with good driving skills holding different license categories and are earning 2000 – 3000 AED per month for 8 – 12 hours a day with Friday off.

Indians particularly Singh’s (Sikhs) and Syrian are the most experienced drivers in UAE for Driving Heavy Vehicles such as Containers, Trailer Truck,  Buses and other heavy Machineries.

Receptionist, Secretaries, Service Sectors: (Skilled Labours)

Jobs in service sectors, Receptionist, Secretaries are the 3rd Low paid workers in United Arab Emirates. Majority of employees working on these positions are from Asia and mostly from Philippines.

Few of them are satisfied when upgraded to HR Assistant or personal Assistant to General Manger/Boss of large company, as they are getting attractive salaries that worth 2500 – 3500 AED with other benefits.

Middle Management, Supervisors: (Skilled Labours)

Managers and Supervisors for Shops, office, Showrooms or small companies with 30 to 40 workers are earning above 5000 AED.

They are mostly native Arabs or Asians including Indians, Pakistanis and Philippines nationals.

Category 1 skilled workers:

Salaries for Category 1 workers including Teaching staff, Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, Directors, Senior Management and CEO are vary depending on Nationality and Experience, however salaries in Public sectors starting from minimum 5000 AED to 30000 AED or above.

Writing each and every profession details will take time to write and to read as-well, so we have decided to create a Table of average salaries for 2017.

Below Salary list is based on our own Experience:

Job Title ( Profession Name)	Monthly Salary (AED)
Reception / Secretarial	2000 – 3500
General Labors (Helpers)	600 – 1500
Drivers / Delivery / Courier	2500 – 3500
Beauty Saloon / Fitness / Fashion	2000 – 5000
Housemaids, Nannies	1200 – 3000
Facilities / Maintenance / Repairing	3000 - 5000
Food / Tourism / Catering / hospitality	2500 - 10000
Accountant	3500 – 20,000
Custom Clearance / Documentation	3500 – 10000
IT (Asian and Arab Nationalities)	3000 -  8000
IT (International firms) (western workers)	10000 – 50,000
Office Manager / Supervisor	7000 – 10000
Airline Pilot (Captain)	30,000 – 50,000
Business Development Manager	10,000 – 35,000
Bar Manager	5000 – 10000
Cabin Crew	10,000 – 15,000
Director	25,000 – 50,000
Civil Engineer	10,000 – 25,000
Mechanical Engineer	10,000 – 25,000
Software Engineer	10,000 – 20000
Executive Assistant	5,000 – 10,000
Interior Designer	17,000 – 65,000
Kindergarten Supervisor (western)	12,000 – 20,000
Marketing Manager	11,000 – 34,000
Nursery School Teacher	2000 – 10,000
Operations Manager	13, 000 - 40,000
Personal Assistant	2000 – 5000
Project Manager	12,000 – 35,000
Project Architect	20,000 – 30,000
Research Assistant	8000 – 12,000
Commercial sales	5000 – 25,000
Sales Assistant in shops	2,000 – 35,00
School Principal (Asian, Pak/India )	7000 – 15,000
School Principal (International school)	25,000 – 45,000
Emirati Government School Teacher	24,000 – 34,000
University Teacher	10,000 – 30,000
Government / Defense / Air Force / Army	50000 - 70000

Admin Advice

Check below thins before Signing Contract:

Below are the basic items that every employee should ask from the company, sponsor or Employer before signing Labour contract. Few are not required but can and should be discussed to avoid future issues:

1: Basic Salary

2: 30 Days annual leave with Pay

3: Medical Insurance (must for Dubai visa holders from December 2016)

4: Gratuity Pay at the end of Service

5: Return Flight ticket or fare to home country

6: Accommodation

7: Food Allowances

8: Transportation

9: Contract Type (Limited or Unlimited)

10: Vehicle or Mobile phone Expenses

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