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Electrical Engineer Salary in United Arab Emirates

Electrical engineers design and test electrical systems, circuits, and electronics. The United Arab Emirates median is $104,833 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$104,833
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,741
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$104,833
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$50.40
varies by city

Electrical Engineer salary by city in United Arab Emirates

CityPer year
Sharjah, AE$104,833
Al Ain, AE$104,833
Ajman, AE$104,833
Ras Al Khaimah, AE$104,833
Musaffah, AE$104,833
Jebel Ali, AE$104,833
Fujairah, AE$104,833
Warīsān, AE$104,833
Dubai, AE$73,519
Abu Dhabi, AE$72,975

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrical engineer make in United Arab Emirates?
The national median electrical engineer salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 385,000 per year (AED 32,100 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 268,000 to AED 385,000.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays electrical engineers the most?
Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 385,000 per year.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays electrical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 268,000 per year for a electrical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a electrical engineer in United Arab Emirates?
Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, electrical engineer pay commonly spans from about AED 182,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 537,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Arab Emirates cities have electrical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes electrical engineer pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
Is electrical engineer in demand in United Arab Emirates?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.