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Accounting and Finance Average Salaries in Abu Dhabi 2024

How much money does a person working in Accounting and Finance make in Abu Dhabi?


Average Monthly Salary
15,900 AED
( 191,000 AED yearly)

LOW
5,520
AED
AVERAGE
15,900
AED
HIGH
33,100
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 Accounting and Finance in Abu Dhabi typically earns around 15,900 AED. Salaries range from 5,520 AED (lowest average) to 33,100 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 Accounting and Finance 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
Accounting and Finance
Account Examiner7,540 AED
Account Executive13,200 AED
Accountant10,200 AED
Accounting Analyst13,800 AED
Accounting Assistant7,870 AED
Accounting Associate6,840 AED
Accounting Clerk5,850 AED
Accounting Coordinator9,350 AED
Accounting Head21,800 AED
Accounting Manager23,400 AED
Accounting Officer7,180 AED
Accounting Specialist14,700 AED
Accounting Supervisor15,200 AED
Accounting Technician6,870 AED
Accounting Unit Controller18,000 AED
Accounts Executive13,600 AED
Accounts Officer8,100 AED
Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist11,200 AED
Accounts Payable Assistant8,030 AED
Accounts Payable Associate9,270 AED
Accounts Payable Clerk7,460 AED
Accounts Payable Manager22,900 AED
Accounts Receivable Administrator15,800 AED
Accounts Receivable Clerk7,120 AED
Accounts Receivable Financial Analyst15,800 AED
Accounts Receivable Manager21,500 AED
Accounts Receivable Team Leader16,200 AED
Algorithmic Trading Specialist20,400 AED
Assistant Accountant7,540 AED
Assistant Accounting Manager20,600 AED
Assistant Auditor10,700 AED
Assistant Corporate Controller14,300 AED
Assistant Finance Manager22,800 AED
Assistant Financial Controller15,400 AED
Audit Director27,100 AED
Audit Supervisor20,800 AED
Auditing Clerk8,100 AED
Auditing Manager24,100 AED
Billing Clerk7,560 AED
Billing Coordinator9,570 AED
Billing Specialist11,800 AED
Billing Supervisor17,000 AED
Bookkeeper6,650 AED
Bookkeeping Specialist9,900 AED
Budget Analyst18,400 AED
Budget Manager23,000 AED
Business Support Analyst12,200 AED
Capital Markets Associate17,000 AED
Cash Flow Analyst16,900 AED
Cash Management Manager23,200 AED
Cash Management Officer11,900 AED
Cashbook Clerk6,820 AED
Chartered Accountant13,800 AED
Chief Accountant16,800 AED
Chief Financial Technology Officer23,000 AED
Collections Clerk6,110 AED
Collections Representative9,040 AED
Collections Specialist11,100 AED
Corporate Controller17,500 AED
Corporate Treasurer22,100 AED
Cost Accountant10,900 AED
Cost Accounting Manager21,400 AED
Cost Accounting Supervisor18,500 AED
Cost Analyst17,400 AED
Credit and Collection Manager22,200 AED
Credit and Collection Staff7,370 AED
Credit and Loans Officer7,280 AED
Credit Controller14,300 AED
Credit Manager24,400 AED
Debt Adviser18,600 AED
Debt Collector8,520 AED
Debtors Clerk7,090 AED
Debtors Controller7,180 AED
Deputy CFO32,700 AED
Deputy Head of Finance31,300 AED
Derivative Trader19,300 AED
Director of Finance33,300 AED
E-commerce Accountant11,500 AED
Economist27,800 AED
Equity Analyst19,400 AED
Escrow Assistant8,920 AED
Executive Accountant11,500 AED
External Auditor14,600 AED
Finance Administrator12,100 AED
Finance Analyst20,300 AED
Finance Associate8,860 AED
Finance Data Analyst18,000 AED
Finance Director34,500 AED
Finance Executive22,900 AED
Finance Licensing Clerk7,070 AED
Finance Licensing Manager21,700 AED
Finance Licensing Specialist11,900 AED
Finance Manager33,500 AED
Finance Officer10,100 AED
Finance President34,600 AED
Finance Relationship Manager27,200 AED
Finance Release Analyst12,700 AED
Finance Specialist17,800 AED
Finance Team Leader 25,600 AED
Financial Accountant10,100 AED
Financial Actuary16,500 AED
Financial Administrator17,800 AED
Financial Advisor20,200 AED
Financial Analyst20,200 AED
Financial Applications Specialist13,500 AED
Financial Assistant8,360 AED
Financial Associate8,350 AED
Financial Associate10,200 AED
Financial Claims Analyst15,100 AED
Financial Claims Manager19,000 AED
Financial Claims Supervisor18,000 AED
Financial Clerk7,840 AED
Financial Commercial Analyst15,800 AED
Financial Compliance Analyst18,200 AED
Financial Compliance Officer18,100 AED
Financial Consultant14,500 AED
Financial Controller18,400 AED
Financial Controller18,000 AED
Financial Coordinator9,780 AED
Financial Customer Service Manager19,800 AED
Financial Data Scientist20,000 AED
Financial Dealer and Broker11,200 AED
Financial Director35,300 AED
Financial Encoder8,410 AED
Financial Manager33,400 AED
Financial Manager30,500 AED
Financial Modelling Analyst19,800 AED
Financial Operations Manager28,700 AED
Financial Policy Analyst16,600 AED
Financial Project Manager22,300 AED
Financial Quantitative Analyst20,000 AED
Financial Reporting Consultant15,100 AED
Financial Reporting Manager20,900 AED
Financial Section Head21,000 AED
Financial Services Manager28,100 AED
Financial Services Sales Agent11,800 AED
Financial Technology Consultant17,600 AED
Financial Wellness Coach24,100 AED
FinTech Analyst18,600 AED
Fixed Assets Administrator10,800 AED
Forensic Accountant13,000 AED
Fraud Detection Supervisor13,200 AED
Fraud Prevention Manager23,500 AED
Fund Accountant10,500 AED
Grants Coordinator7,080 AED
Green Finance Analyst17,500 AED
Group Financial Manager34,200 AED
Internal Auditor14,300 AED
Internal Control Adviser17,300 AED
Internal Control Officer9,160 AED
International Tax Director28,400 AED
Inventory Accountant11,100 AED
Investment Advisor29,900 AED
Investment Analyst22,300 AED
Investment Associate18,200 AED
Investment Broker19,200 AED
Investment Fund Manager25,400 AED
Investment Operations Manager24,200 AED
Investment Underwriter8,990 AED
Investor13,700 AED
Investor Relations Manager22,700 AED
KYC Team Leader22,200 AED
Loan Processor8,540 AED
Management Accountant12,400 AED
Management Economist26,500 AED
Paymaster8,170 AED
Payroll Administrator13,800 AED
Payroll Benefits Coordinator11,500 AED
Payroll Billing Manager20,500 AED
Payroll Clerk8,890 AED
Payroll Manager20,800 AED
Payroll Officer9,240 AED
Payroll Specialist10,500 AED
Payroll Supervisor14,400 AED
Pensions Administrator11,300 AED
Personal Financial Advisor15,800 AED
Pricing Analyst18,700 AED
Private Equity Analyst19,000 AED
Project Accountant11,500 AED
Proposal Development Coordinator9,220 AED
Quantitative Trader15,000 AED
Receivables Accountant9,450 AED
Regulatory Accountant11,600 AED
Retirement Plan Analyst17,500 AED
Revenue Management Specialist18,800 AED
Revenue Recognition Analyst20,500 AED
Risk Management Director26,000 AED
Risk Management Supervisor21,800 AED
Staff Accountant9,760 AED
Tax Accountant9,940 AED
Tax Administrator11,200 AED
Tax Advisor16,800 AED
Tax Analyst17,300 AED
Tax Associate9,020 AED
Tax Consultant16,800 AED
Tax Director25,700 AED
Tax Examiner11,700 AED
Tax Manager23,100 AED
Tax Research Manager23,800 AED
Teller5,440 AED
Treasury Accountant11,100 AED
Treasury Analyst18,100 AED
Underwriter6,650 AED
Underwriting Assistant6,330 AED
Vice President of Finance31,200 AED


Accounting and Finance Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Abu Dhabi

Median and salary distribution Abu Dhabi Accounting and Finance monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
16,700 AED or more
10% of people earn
13,900 to 16,700 AED
20% of people earn
7,810 AED or less
65% of people earn
7,810 to 13,900 AED
Minimum Salary
5,520 AED
Median
14,500 AED
Maximum
33,100 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 Accounting and Finance in Abu Dhabi range from 5,520 AED (starting average salary) to 33,100 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 Accounting and Finance is 14,500 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 Accounting and Finance in Abu Dhabi earn less than 11,000 AED, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 17,800 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 Accounting and Finance in Abu Dhabi. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 7,810 AED to 13,900 AED. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 7,810 AED mark, while 10% ranged from 13,900 AED to 16,700 AED. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 16,700 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 Accounting and Finance 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 Accounting and Finance 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 / Accounting and Finance / Abu Dhabi

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

Male
15,400 AED
Female-7%
14,400 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 / Accounting and Finance / Abu Dhabi

How much are annual salary increments in Abu Dhabi for individuals working in Accounting and Finance? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Accounting and Finance 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 Accounting and Finance
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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 / Accounting and Finance / United Arab Emirates

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


92 AED per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Accounting and Finance in Abu Dhabi is 92 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 Accounting and Finance in Abu Dhabi is 32 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 Dhabi15,900 AED
Ajman14,600 AED
Al Ain15,000 AED
Dubai16,300 AED
Fujairah13,700 AED
Ras Al Khaimah14,200 AED
Sharjah15,500 AED
Um Al Quiwain13,300 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 Accounting and Finance in Abu Dhabi?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 14,500 AED and 17,800 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 Accounting and Finance in Abu Dhabi ranges from 5,520 AED to 11,000 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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