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Advertising / Graphic Design / Events Average Salaries in Abu Dhabi 2024

How much money does a person working in Advertising / Graphic Design / Events make in Abu Dhabi?


Average Monthly Salary
14,400 AED
( 172,000 AED yearly)

LOW
6,020
AED
AVERAGE
14,400
AED
HIGH
27,200
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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Events in Abu Dhabi typically earns around 14,400 AED. Salaries range from 6,020 AED (lowest average) to 27,200 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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 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
Advertising / Graphic Design / Events
Advertisement Fraud Analyst16,800 AED
Advertising Account Executive16,900 AED
Advertising Account Manager19,900 AED
Advertising Account Planner8,830 AED
Advertising and Promotions Manager26,800 AED
Advertising Coordinator11,700 AED
Advertising Data Analyst16,000 AED
Advertising Manager25,800 AED
Advertising Operations Manager25,700 AED
Advertising Sales Director28,600 AED
Advertising Strategic Planner15,900 AED
Advertising Team Leader15,200 AED
Animation Director20,400 AED
Animator10,300 AED
Art Director15,100 AED
Art Manager15,900 AED
Artificial Intelligence Advertising Analyst16,800 AED
Artist12,100 AED
Artworker8,410 AED
Assistant Art Director11,900 AED
Audio and Video Equipment Technician8,390 AED
Audio Engineer10,600 AED
Audiosual Technician8,390 AED
Branding Consultant19,700 AED
Broadcast Administrator16,700 AED
Catering Sales9,060 AED
Catering Trainer11,100 AED
Color Consultant9,350 AED
Commercial and Industrial Designer8,620 AED
Conference Organiser11,200 AED
Content and Media Production Lead18,300 AED
CopyWriter10,400 AED
Creative Content Strategist18,900 AED
Creative Designer11,400 AED
Creative Director14,900 AED
Creative Technologist19,500 AED
Crowd Management Specialist14,800 AED
Design Strategist16,300 AED
Designer 8,190 AED
Desktop Publisher6,580 AED
Digital Campaign Manager16,400 AED
Digital Media Manager19,600 AED
Digital Media Strategist19,400 AED
Director of Events27,300 AED
Director of Graphic Design14,600 AED
Director of Social Media Marketing20,700 AED
Event Experience Designer16,900 AED
Event Security Specialist14,800 AED
Event Technology Consultant15,700 AED
Event Technology Integration Specialist13,600 AED
Events and Promotions Manager26,700 AED
Events Director26,800 AED
Exhibit Designer12,400 AED
Exhibit Display Coordinator11,000 AED
Exhibit Display Manager15,500 AED
Experiential Designer15,000 AED
Finisher7,620 AED
Gamification Specialist16,800 AED
Graphic Artist9,140 AED
Graphic Design Specialist11,100 AED
Graphic Designer9,290 AED
Graphics Artist8,930 AED
Graphics Design Supervisor12,800 AED
Group Creative Director17,300 AED
Imagery Analyst8,280 AED
Imaging Technologist8,500 AED
Immersive Storyteller13,900 AED
Interaction Designer7,460 AED
Lead Generation Specialist19,000 AED
Media Analyst12,500 AED
Media Executive15,600 AED
Media Planner13,000 AED
Media Production Coordinator11,700 AED
Media Production Manager20,800 AED
Media Project Manager20,800 AED
Media Relations Representative16,800 AED
Media Sales Executive20,900 AED
Meeting and Event Planner11,200 AED
Mobile Advertising Specialist20,100 AED
Motion Graphic Artist12,300 AED
Motion Graphics Designer12,700 AED
Multimedia Artist9,090 AED
Multimedia Specialist8,500 AED
NFT Designer11,100 AED
NFT Specialist11,200 AED
Photographer7,640 AED
PPC Campaign Manager15,600 AED
Print Production Manager16,900 AED
Product and Brand Manager25,700 AED
Sales Promotion Manager24,900 AED
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO)10,200 AED
Sketch Artist10,600 AED
Social Media Event Strategist13,500 AED
Social Media Executive19,800 AED
Social Media Graphic Designer11,800 AED
Social Media Manager20,400 AED
Social Media Marketing Manager20,000 AED
Social Media Strategist19,500 AED
Special Events Supervisor15,300 AED
Technical Typist6,020 AED
User Experience UX Designer10,400 AED
UX Designer8,880 AED
Virtual / Augmented Reality Advertiser14,900 AED
Virtual / Augmented Reality Event Producer12,800 AED
Virtual / Augmented Reality Showroom Designer11,600 AED
Virtual Events Planner12,600 AED
Virtual Trade Show Manager12,200 AED
Voice Search Optimization Specialist15,400 AED
Web Accessibility Designer12,900 AED
Web3 Designer12,100 AED
Webinar Designer12,200 AED


Advertising / Graphic Design / Events Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Abu Dhabi

Median and salary distribution Abu Dhabi Advertising / Graphic Design / Events monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
14,600 AED or more
10% of people earn
12,500 to 14,600 AED
20% of people earn
7,790 AED or less
65% of people earn
7,790 to 12,500 AED
Minimum Salary
6,020 AED
Median
13,200 AED
Maximum
27,200 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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Events in Abu Dhabi range from 6,020 AED (starting average salary) to 27,200 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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Events is 13,200 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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Events in Abu Dhabi earn less than 10,500 AED, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 15,800 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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Events in Abu Dhabi. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 7,790 AED to 12,500 AED. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 7,790 AED mark, while 10% ranged from 12,500 AED to 14,600 AED. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 14,600 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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 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?

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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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 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 / Advertising / Graphic Design / Events / Abu Dhabi

Salary comparison by gender United Arab Emirates Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Events in United Arab Emirates, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
13,700 AED
Female-5%
13,100 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 / Advertising / Graphic Design / Events / Abu Dhabi

How much are annual salary increments in Abu Dhabi for individuals working in Advertising / Graphic Design / Events? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Events
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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 / Advertising / Graphic Design / Events / United Arab Emirates

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


83 AED per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Advertising / Graphic Design / Events in Abu Dhabi is 83 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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Events in Abu Dhabi is 35 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 Dhabi14,400 AED
Ajman13,200 AED
Al Ain13,600 AED
Dubai14,700 AED
Fujairah12,400 AED
Ras Al Khaimah12,800 AED
Sharjah14,000 AED
Um Al Quiwain12,000 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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Events in Abu Dhabi?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 13,200 AED and 15,800 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 Advertising / Graphic Design / Events in Abu Dhabi ranges from 6,020 AED to 10,500 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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