Social Worker Salary in the United Arab Emirates
The median Social Worker salary in the United Arab Emirates is AED 147,000, with most packages landing between AED 109,000 and AED 262,000. 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 88,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | AED 129,000 | -12% |
| Senior | AED 184,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | AED 257,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about AED 17,500 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹435,000
- Portugal€14,000
- Greece€17,000
- PolandPLN 78,000
- Italy€21,000
- Japan¥3,568,000
How we calculate this
These figures place a Social Worker'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 147,000 a good salary for a Social Worker in the United Arab Emirates?
AED 147,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above AED 198,000 puts you in the top quartile; below AED 109,000, there is room to negotiate.
How much does a senior Social Worker earn in the United Arab Emirates?
A senior Social Worker earns around AED 184,000, against AED 88,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.
What is the total compensation for a Social Worker in the United Arab Emirates?
On top of base pay, benefits are worth about AED 17,500 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.
How is this Social Worker 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.