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Engineering Average Salaries in Dubai 2024

How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Dubai?


Average Monthly Salary
13,100 AED
( 157,000 AED yearly)

LOW
3,120
AED
AVERAGE
13,100
AED
HIGH
29,200
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 Engineering in Dubai typically earns around 13,100 AED. Salaries range from 3,120 AED (lowest average) to 29,200 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 Engineering domain in Dubai 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
Engineering
3D Printing Engineer12,600 AED
Acoustics Engineer13,100 AED
Assembly Engineering Technician10,700 AED
Assistant Chief Engineer15,000 AED
Associate Engineer12,100 AED
AutoCAD Drafter7,760 AED
Autocad Operator8,400 AED
Automation Engineer15,500 AED
Automation Engineer14,500 AED
Avionic System Support Engineer12,700 AED
Biochemical Engineer12,300 AED
BMS Engineer12,400 AED
Bridge and Lock Tender6,840 AED
Broadcast Engineer13,600 AED
CAD Design Engineer14,600 AED
CAD Designer8,460 AED
CAE Engineer14,200 AED
Ceramics Engineer12,400 AED
Chemical Engineer14,000 AED
Civil Drafter8,090 AED
Civil Engineer14,500 AED
Civil Site Engineer15,100 AED
Civil Technician7,700 AED
Cognitive Engineer12,900 AED
Commissioning Engineer13,100 AED
Communications Engineer15,500 AED
Condition Monitoring Engineer11,300 AED
Contract Associate Engineer12,600 AED
Contract Engineer12,900 AED
Control Systems Engineer14,200 AED
Controls Engineer14,100 AED
Controls Software Engineer11,700 AED
Corrosion Engineer13,000 AED
Design Engineer14,800 AED
Director of Engineering29,100 AED
Drafter7,920 AED
Drafting Manager16,200 AED
Drilling Engineer13,000 AED
Drilling Foreman3,110 AED
Electrical Draughtsman6,270 AED
Electrical Engineer15,200 AED
Electrical Engineering Manager20,900 AED
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist15,300 AED
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler6,830 AED
Energy Engineer14,900 AED
Engine Assembler5,280 AED
Engineer15,400 AED
Engineering Account Manager16,200 AED
Engineering Chief Designer16,200 AED
Engineering Consultant19,900 AED
Engineering Key Account Manager20,100 AED
Engineering Lab Technician13,200 AED
Engineering Manager20,100 AED
Engineering Planning Manager19,600 AED
Engineering Production Manager24,700 AED
Engineering Project Analyst16,200 AED
Engineering Project Coordinator 16,100 AED
Engineering Project Director30,700 AED
Engineering Project Leader19,200 AED
Engineering Project Manager20,600 AED
Engineering Research and Development Manager22,700 AED
Engineering Safety Coordinator10,500 AED
Engineering Sales Manager19,700 AED
Engineering Technician10,700 AED
Engineering Technologist10,100 AED
Environmental Engineer13,100 AED
Equipment Engineer12,500 AED
Equipment Engineering Manager19,200 AED
Estimator11,700 AED
Fabrication Specialist9,590 AED
Fabricator5,760 AED
Facade Engineer13,200 AED
Fiber Analyst7,560 AED
Field Engineer15,200 AED
Field Engineering Manager23,800 AED
Fire Engineer14,600 AED
Fitter and Turner3,340 AED
Forestry Strategic Planner17,100 AED
Generation Engineer14,800 AED
Genetic Engineer16,100 AED
Geological Engineer14,200 AED
Geotechnical Engineer14,900 AED
Heavy Equipment Mechanic7,020 AED
Highway Engineer14,200 AED
HSE Professional12,500 AED
Human Machine Interface Engineer12,100 AED
HVAC Engineer15,600 AED
HVAC Supervisor13,000 AED
Industrial Engineer13,000 AED
Industrial Engineering Technologist12,900 AED
Instrument Engineer13,100 AED
Instrument Technician6,810 AED
Instrumentation and Control Engineer13,800 AED
Instrumentation Designer11,900 AED
Instrumentation Engineer14,400 AED
Instrumentation Manager13,100 AED
Irrigation Engineer13,500 AED
Licensed Aircraft Engineer15,400 AED
Locomotive Engineer13,700 AED
Maintenance Engineer13,300 AED
Maintenance Fitter3,940 AED
Maintenance Manager13,700 AED
Manufacturing Engineer14,000 AED
Marine Engineer13,700 AED
Materials Engineer13,700 AED
Materials Researcher12,400 AED
Materials Technician10,100 AED
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer15,300 AED
Mechanical Design Engineer14,400 AED
Mechanical Designer11,700 AED
Mechanical Engineer15,400 AED
Mechanical Engineering Manager19,200 AED
Mechanical Inspector13,200 AED
Mechatronics Engineer15,200 AED
Mining Engineer13,900 AED
Nanotechnology Engineer15,500 AED
Natural Language Processing Engineer15,400 AED
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer15,400 AED
Optical Engineer13,800 AED
Optical Instrument Assembler6,610 AED
PCB Assembler4,030 AED
Photonics Engineer15,700 AED
Photonics Technician12,800 AED
Pipeline Engineer12,600 AED
Piping Designer7,010 AED
Piping Engineer13,200 AED
Planning Engineer14,700 AED
Pressure Vessel Inspector5,970 AED
Principal Cost Engineer14,100 AED
Principal Engineer13,500 AED
Principal Support Engineer13,800 AED
Process Engineer14,200 AED
Process Operator7,410 AED
Product Development Engineer13,900 AED
Product Development Technician9,660 AED
Product Engineer14,300 AED
Product Safety Engineer13,600 AED
Production Engineer14,500 AED
Project Engineer15,000 AED
Proposal Manager18,700 AED
Purchasing Engineer12,600 AED
Quality Assurance Engineer14,300 AED
Rail Engineer13,500 AED
Regional Field Engineer15,200 AED
Remote Sensing Engineer14,200 AED
Robotics Engineer16,500 AED
Robotics Technician10,700 AED
Safety Engineer13,700 AED
Safety Inspector10,200 AED
Safety Manager16,400 AED
Safety Officer6,270 AED
Sales Engineer15,700 AED
Scheduling Engineer13,200 AED
Security Engineer14,900 AED
Service Engineer14,600 AED
Smart Home Engineer14,900 AED
Solar Engineer14,500 AED
Staff Engineer14,300 AED
Static Equipment Engineer13,000 AED
Stationary Engineer12,600 AED
Stress Engineer12,900 AED
Structural Analysis Engineer14,100 AED
Structural Designer11,500 AED
Structural Engineer13,100 AED
Structural Technician8,280 AED
Subsea Engineer17,600 AED
Supply Chain Specialist13,800 AED
Surveyor9,790 AED
Technical Affairs Officer6,440 AED
Technical Assistant6,300 AED
Technical Engineer11,700 AED
Technical Support Engineer11,300 AED
Tender Engineer12,600 AED
Test Development Engineer13,400 AED
Test Engineer14,000 AED
Transportation Engineer13,300 AED
Urban Engineer14,900 AED
Validation Engineer12,500 AED
Verification Engineer12,700 AED
Wastewater Engineer14,300 AED
Wind Energy Engineer14,600 AED
Wind Energy Operations Manager18,200 AED
Wireless Engineer15,900 AED
Work Planner9,380 AED


Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Dubai

Median and salary distribution Dubai Engineering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
13,100 AED or more
10% of people earn
10,600 to 13,100 AED
20% of people earn
5,050 AED or less
65% of people earn
5,050 to 10,600 AED
Minimum Salary
3,120 AED
Median
11,200 AED
Maximum
29,200 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 Engineering in Dubai range from 3,120 AED (starting average salary) to 29,200 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 Engineering is 11,200 AED, implying that half of the workforce in Dubai 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 Engineering in Dubai earn less than 8,050 AED, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 14,200 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 Engineering in Dubai. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 5,050 AED to 10,600 AED. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 5,050 AED mark, while 10% ranged from 10,600 AED to 13,100 AED. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 13,100 AED or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 Engineering in Dubai 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?

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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 Engineering in Dubai, 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 / Engineering / Dubai

Salary comparison by gender United Arab Emirates Engineering 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 Engineering in United Arab Emirates, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 7%.

Male
12,400 AED
Female-7%
11,500 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 / Engineering / Dubai

How much are annual salary increments in Dubai for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Engineering 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 Engineering
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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 / Engineering / United Arab Emirates

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate United Arab Emirates Engineering
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100% of surveyed staff in Engineering 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 / Engineering / Dubai


75 AED per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Dubai is 75 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 Engineering in Dubai is 18 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 Dhabi12,700 AED
Ajman11,700 AED
Al Ain12,000 AED
Dubai13,100 AED
Fujairah11,000 AED
Ras Al Khaimah11,400 AED
Sharjah12,400 AED
Um Al Quiwain10,600 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 Engineering in Dubai?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 11,200 AED and 14,200 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 Engineering in Dubai ranges from 3,120 AED to 8,050 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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