Architect Salary in United Arab Emirates
Architects design buildings and spaces that balance function, safety, and aesthetics. The United Arab Emirates median is $89,040 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$89,040
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,434
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$89,040
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$42.81
varies by city
Architect salary by city in United Arab Emirates
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah, AE | $89,040 | $7,434 | 0% |
| Al Ain, AE | $89,040 | $7,434 | 0% |
| Ajman, AE | $89,040 | $7,434 | 0% |
| Ras Al Khaimah, AE | $89,040 | $7,434 | 0% |
| Musaffah, AE | $89,040 | $7,434 | 0% |
| Jebel Ali, AE | $89,040 | $7,434 | 0% |
| Fujairah, AE | $89,040 | $7,434 | 0% |
| Warīsān, AE | $89,040 | $7,434 | 0% |
| Abu Dhabi, AE | $62,900 | $5,255 | -29% |
| Dubai, AE | $62,083 | $5,174 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a architect make in United Arab Emirates?
- The national median architect salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 327,000 per year (AED 27,300 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 228,000 to AED 327,000.
- Which United Arab Emirates city pays architects the most?
- Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 327,000 per year.
- Which United Arab Emirates city pays architects the least?
- Among cities we cover, Dubai, AE is on the lower end at about AED 228,000 per year for a architect.
- What is the typical salary range for a architect in United Arab Emirates?
- Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, architect pay commonly spans from about AED 149,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 470,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Arab Emirates cities have architect salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes architect pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
- Is architect in demand in United Arab Emirates?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Video Editor.