Data Engineer Salary in the United Arab Emirates
The median Data Engineer salary in the United Arab Emirates is AED 287,000, with most packages landing between AED 212,000 and AED 511,000. This benchmark is a regional estimate; sign in to compare your exact pay against the percentile bands.
Pay percentiles
Regional estimateGross annual, local currency.
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Salary by seniority
Estimated| Junior | AED 172,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | AED 253,000 | -12% |
| Senior | AED 359,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | AED 502,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about AED 34,500 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹849,000
- Portugal€27,000
- Greece€33,000
- PolandPLN 153,000
- Italy€40,000
- Japan¥6,967,000
How we calculate this
These figures place a Data Engineer's pay against percentile bands (p25 to p90) in the United Arab Emirates. Where national occupation data is thin, we model from regional wage references and label it as such; we never present an estimate as official. Figures are gross annual, rounded.
Frequently asked questions
Is AED 287,000 a good salary for a Data Engineer in the United Arab Emirates?
AED 287,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above AED 387,000 puts you in the top quartile; below AED 212,000, there is room to negotiate.
How much does a senior Data Engineer earn in the United Arab Emirates?
A senior Data Engineer earns around AED 359,000, against AED 172,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.
What is the total compensation for a Data Engineer in the United Arab Emirates?
On top of base pay, benefits are worth about AED 34,500 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.
How is this Data Engineer salary benchmark calculated?
We place your package against percentile bands for the role and country, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled.