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Data Engineer Salary in United Arab Emirates

Data engineers build the pipelines and warehouses that make data reliable and available. The United Arab Emirates median is $132,335 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$132,335
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,028
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$132,335
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$63.62
varies by city

Data Engineer salary by city in United Arab Emirates

CityPer year
Sharjah, AE$132,335
Al Ain, AE$132,335
Ajman, AE$132,335
Ras Al Khaimah, AE$132,335
Musaffah, AE$132,335
Jebel Ali, AE$132,335
Fujairah, AE$132,335
Warīsān, AE$132,335
Dubai, AE$94,486
Abu Dhabi, AE$89,040

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data engineer make in United Arab Emirates?
The national median data engineer salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 486,000 per year (AED 40,500 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 327,000 to AED 486,000.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays data engineers the most?
Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 486,000 per year.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays data engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 327,000 per year for a data engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a data engineer in United Arab Emirates?
Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, data engineer pay commonly spans from about AED 211,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 699,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Arab Emirates cities have data engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data engineer pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
Is data engineer in demand in United Arab Emirates?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +30% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.