Physical Therapist Salary in the United Arab Emirates
The median Physical Therapist salary in the United Arab Emirates is AED 238,000, with most packages landing between AED 176,000 and AED 424,000. 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 143,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | AED 209,000 | -12% |
| Senior | AED 298,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | AED 417,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about AED 28,500 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹704,000
- Portugal€23,000
- Greece€27,000
- PolandPLN 127,000
- Italy€34,000
- Japan¥5,777,000
How we calculate this
These figures place a Physical Therapist'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 238,000 a good salary for a Physical Therapist in the United Arab Emirates?
AED 238,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above AED 321,000 puts you in the top quartile; below AED 176,000, there is room to negotiate.
How much does a senior Physical Therapist earn in the United Arab Emirates?
A senior Physical Therapist earns around AED 298,000, against AED 143,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.
What is the total compensation for a Physical Therapist in the United Arab Emirates?
On top of base pay, benefits are worth about AED 28,500 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.
How is this Physical Therapist 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.