UAE Salary Statistics 2026
Average salaries across every major UAE industry and city, aggregated from 2,276 Michael Page 2026 benchmark roles. Free to cite with a link to this page.
AED 44,596
Average monthly salary
498
Benchmarked positions
18
Industries covered
Average salary by industry
| Industry | Benchmarked roles | Average monthly salary |
|---|---|---|
| Banking and Financial Services | 44 | AED 67,232 |
| Property and Construction | 30 | AED 57,507 |
| Legal (In-House & Policy) | 14 | AED 55,168 |
| Legal (Private Practice) | 7 | AED 57,068 |
| Consultancy, Strategy and Change | 13 | AED 52,396 |
| Human Resources | 21 | AED 47,410 |
| Healthcare and Life Sciences | 27 | AED 50,139 |
| Sales and Marketing (Consumer) | 21 | AED 48,405 |
| Sales and Marketing (B2B) | 19 | AED 48,700 |
| Data and Analytics | 30 | AED 46,059 |
| Engineering and Manufacturing | 39 | AED 42,799 |
| Procurement and Supply Chain | 22 | AED 46,464 |
| Energy | 39 | AED 35,101 |
| Finance and Accounting | 66 | AED 40,533 |
| Digital | 46 | AED 34,623 |
| Technology | 55 | AED 36,687 |
| Retail | 35 | AED 34,091 |
| Secretarial and Office Support | 8 | AED 20,148 |
Average salary by location
| Location | Benchmarked roles | Average monthly salary |
|---|---|---|
| dubai | 498 | AED 46,943 |
| uae | 498 | AED 46,943 |
| abu-dhabi | 498 | AED 44,596 |
| sharjah | 498 | AED 39,901 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in the UAE in 2026?
Across 498 benchmarked positions, the average monthly salary is AED 44,596, with published ranges spanning AED 5,950 to AED 240,000.
Which industry pays the most in the UAE?
Banking and Financial Services tops the benchmarks at an average of AED 67,232 per month.
Where does this data come from?
Figures are aggregated from 2,276 role-level Michael Page UAE 2026 salary benchmarks, normalised to monthly AED. Individual role pages are linked below.
Methodology and per-role data
Figures are monthly AED averages from the Michael Page UAE 2026 salary guide, benchmarked per role. Explore the full role-level dataset: