Electrician Salary in United Arab Emirates
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses. The United Arab Emirates median is $63,717 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$63,717
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,310
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$63,717
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$30.63
varies by city
Electrician salary by city in United Arab Emirates
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah, AE | $63,717 | $5,310 | 0% |
| Al Ain, AE | $63,717 | $5,310 | 0% |
| Ajman, AE | $63,717 | $5,310 | 0% |
| Ras Al Khaimah, AE | $63,717 | $5,310 | 0% |
| Musaffah, AE | $63,717 | $5,310 | 0% |
| Jebel Ali, AE | $63,717 | $5,310 | 0% |
| Fujairah, AE | $63,717 | $5,310 | 0% |
| Warīsān, AE | $63,717 | $5,310 | 0% |
| Dubai, AE | $45,201 | $3,758 | -29% |
| Abu Dhabi, AE | $43,295 | $3,622 | -32% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a electrician make in United Arab Emirates?
- The national median electrician salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 234,000 per year (AED 19,500 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 159,000 to AED 234,000.
- Which United Arab Emirates city pays electricians the most?
- Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 234,000 per year.
- Which United Arab Emirates city pays electricians the least?
- Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 159,000 per year for a electrician.
- What is the typical salary range for a electrician in United Arab Emirates?
- Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, electrician pay commonly spans from about AED 112,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 324,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Arab Emirates cities have electrician salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes electrician pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
- Is electrician in demand in United Arab Emirates?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +11% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Plumber, Carpenter, Chef.