Project Manager Salary in the United Arab Emirates
The median Project Manager salary in the United Arab Emirates is AED 247,000, with most packages landing between AED 183,000 and AED 440,000. 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 148,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | AED 217,000 | -12% |
| Senior | AED 309,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | AED 432,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about AED 29,500 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹731,000
- Portugal€24,000
- Greece€28,000
- PolandPLN 131,000
- Italy€35,000
- Japan¥5,996,000
How we calculate this
These figures place a Project Manager'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 247,000 a good salary for a Project Manager in the United Arab Emirates?
AED 247,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above AED 333,000 puts you in the top quartile; below AED 183,000, there is room to negotiate.
How much does a senior Project Manager earn in the United Arab Emirates?
A senior Project Manager earns around AED 309,000, against AED 148,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.
What is the total compensation for a Project Manager in the United Arab Emirates?
On top of base pay, benefits are worth about AED 29,500 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.
How is this Project Manager 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.