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Backend Developer Salary in United Arab Emirates

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The United Arab Emirates median is $128,795 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$128,795
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,728
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$128,795
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$61.92
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in United Arab Emirates

CityPer year
Sharjah, AE$128,795
Al Ain, AE$128,795
Ajman, AE$128,795
Ras Al Khaimah, AE$128,795
Musaffah, AE$128,795
Jebel Ali, AE$128,795
Fujairah, AE$128,795
Warīsān, AE$128,795
Dubai, AE$92,308
Abu Dhabi, AE$85,773

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in United Arab Emirates?
The national median backend developer salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 473,000 per year (AED 39,400 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 315,000 to AED 473,000.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays backend developers the most?
Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 473,000 per year.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 315,000 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in United Arab Emirates?
Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about AED 204,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 681,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Arab Emirates cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
Is backend developer in demand in United Arab Emirates?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist.