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Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense Average Salaries in Abu Dhabi 2024

How much money does a person working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense make in Abu Dhabi?


Average Monthly Salary
15,100 AED
( 181,000 AED yearly)

LOW
5,770
AED
AVERAGE
15,100
AED
HIGH
33,400
AED
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Abu Dhabi typically earns around 15,100 AED. Salaries range from 5,770 AED (lowest average) to 33,400 AED (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense domain in Abu Dhabi exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Aeronautical Engineer16,900 AED
Aerospace Engineer20,600 AED
Aerospace Technician15,500 AED
Air Crew Member9,040 AED
Air Crew Officer10,100 AED
Air Traffic Assistant8,130 AED
Air Traffic Controller16,300 AED
Air Traffic Management Automation Engineer17,400 AED
Aircraft 3D Printing Technician14,800 AED
Aircraft Assembler7,350 AED
Aircraft Body Repairer6,520 AED
Aircraft Cabin Interior Designer16,300 AED
Aircraft Captain27,700 AED
Aircraft Cybersecurity Specialist18,800 AED
Aircraft Electrician7,770 AED
Aircraft Electronics Techician7,710 AED
Aircraft Engineer16,800 AED
Aircraft Fueler6,450 AED
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer14,400 AED
Aircraft Maintenance Manager26,900 AED
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor15,900 AED
Aircraft Maintenance Technician6,560 AED
Aircraft Mechanic7,330 AED
Aircraft Pilot28,500 AED
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer6,830 AED
Aircraft Quality Assurance21,500 AED
Aircraft Rigging Assembler7,220 AED
Aircraft Service Technician6,880 AED
Airfield Management Specialist23,700 AED
Airfield Operations Specialist18,000 AED
Airline Augmented Reality Developer14,200 AED
Airline Cabin Crew16,300 AED
Airline Copilot17,800 AED
Airline Customer Experience Designer17,500 AED
Airline Data Analyst15,300 AED
Airline Pilot28,900 AED
Airlines Sales Director31,900 AED
Airlines Sales Manager29,900 AED
Airlines Structural Assembler6,270 AED
Airport Services Agent9,800 AED
Airport Services Manager32,100 AED
Airport Services Supervisor18,500 AED
Airport Sustainability Manager21,100 AED
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic6,240 AED
Autonomous Air Taxi Coordinator9,120 AED
Aviation Analyst22,300 AED
Aviation Biofuel Specialist17,800 AED
Aviation Engineer16,100 AED
Aviation Inspector17,700 AED
Aviation Manager33,000 AED
Aviation Operations Controller17,500 AED
Aviation Resources Manager28,800 AED
Aviation Safety Assistant8,860 AED
Aviation Safety Manager30,900 AED
Aviation Safety Officer16,400 AED
Aviation Security Specialist19,800 AED
Aviation Sustainability Consultant22,700 AED
Aviation Technician6,630 AED
Aviation Training Specialist18,000 AED
Cargo and Freight Agent6,360 AED
Cargo Executive15,300 AED
Chief Pilot30,500 AED
Drone Compliance Officer16,400 AED
Drone Delivery Specialist14,800 AED
Drone Emergency Response Coordinator12,600 AED
Drone Engineer14,100 AED
Drone Event Coordinator13,300 AED
Drone Fleet Manager16,400 AED
Drone Geospatial Analyst15,500 AED
Drone Infrastructure Engineer16,900 AED
Drone Inspection Specialist14,700 AED
Drone Inspector13,300 AED
Drone Insurance Underwriter11,500 AED
Drone Light Show Choreographer13,200 AED
Drone Operator / Pilot10,500 AED
Drone Payload Specialist11,200 AED
Drone Pilot Instructor13,100 AED
Drone Security Specialist13,900 AED
Drone Software Engineer13,300 AED
Drone Surveyor11,300 AED
Drone Technician9,330 AED
Drone Traffic Controller9,280 AED
Drone Traffic Management Specialist14,700 AED
Drone Traffic Safety Engineer14,300 AED
Drone Videographer12,700 AED
First Officer11,600 AED
Fleet Controller27,100 AED
Fleet Management Officer10,200 AED
Flight Attendant9,980 AED
Flight Planner14,200 AED
Flight Scheduler12,800 AED
Flight Simulation Engineer14,600 AED
Freight and Cargo Inspector10,600 AED
Helicopter Pilot18,100 AED
Loading Bridge Operator5,690 AED
Pilot28,100 AED
Ramp Agent5,940 AED
Reservations Sales Agent8,130 AED
Safety and Quality Specialist16,400 AED
Test Pilot20,300 AED
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator11,500 AED
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician11,000 AED
Virtual / Augmented Reality Flight Simulator Designer15,400 AED


Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Abu Dhabi

Median and salary distribution Abu Dhabi Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
16,500 AED or more
10% of people earn
13,800 to 16,500 AED
20% of people earn
7,820 AED or less
65% of people earn
7,820 to 13,800 AED
Minimum Salary
5,770 AED
Median
13,400 AED
Maximum
33,400 AED




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Abu Dhabi range from 5,770 AED (starting average salary) to 33,400 AED (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense is 13,400 AED, implying that half of the workforce in Abu Dhabi earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Abu Dhabi earn less than 10,400 AED, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 16,600 AED, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Abu Dhabi. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 7,820 AED to 13,800 AED. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 7,820 AED mark, while 10% ranged from 13,800 AED to 16,500 AED. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 16,500 AED or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Abu Dhabi having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Abu Dhabi, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in United Arab Emirates costs anywhere from 71,700 AED to 215,000 AED and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Abu Dhabi

Salary comparison by gender United Arab Emirates Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in United Arab Emirates, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
14,600 AED
Female-5%
13,800 AED
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in United Arab Emirates for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly United Arab Emirates
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Abu Dhabi

How much are annual salary increments in Abu Dhabi for individuals working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in United Arab Emirates are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate United Arab Emirates Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

United Arab Emirates / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate United Arab Emirates
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in United Arab Emirates is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / United Arab Emirates

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate United Arab Emirates Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
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100% of surveyed staff in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from % to % of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense / Abu Dhabi


87 AED per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Abu Dhabi is 87 AED.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Abu Dhabi is 33 AED. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Abu Dhabi15,100 AED
Ajman13,900 AED
Al Ain14,200 AED
Dubai15,500 AED
Fujairah13,000 AED
Ras Al Khaimah13,500 AED
Sharjah14,700 AED
Um Al Quiwain12,600 AED

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in United Arab Emirates is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
13,800 AED
Public Sector+6%
14,700 AED
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Abu Dhabi?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 13,400 AED and 16,600 AED. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Abu Dhabi ranges from 5,770 AED to 10,400 AED. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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