Veterinarian Salary in the United Arab Emirates
The median Veterinarian salary in the United Arab Emirates is AED 279,000, with most packages landing between AED 206,000 and AED 497,000. 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 167,000 | -40% |
| Mid-level | AED 246,000 | -12% |
| Senior | AED 349,000 | +25% |
| Lead / Exec | AED 488,000 | +75% |
Total compensation
Benefits are worth about AED 33,500 a year on top of cash pay.
Where this pay goes furthest
The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.
- India₹825,000
- Portugal€27,000
- Greece€32,000
- PolandPLN 148,000
- Italy€39,000
- Japan¥6,773,000
How we calculate this
These figures place a Veterinarian'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 279,000 a good salary for a Veterinarian in the United Arab Emirates?
AED 279,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above AED 377,000 puts you in the top quartile; below AED 206,000, there is room to negotiate.
How much does a senior Veterinarian earn in the United Arab Emirates?
A senior Veterinarian earns around AED 349,000, against AED 167,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.
What is the total compensation for a Veterinarian in the United Arab Emirates?
On top of base pay, benefits are worth about AED 33,500 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.
How is this Veterinarian 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.