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IT Support Specialist Salary in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates median is $56,909 per year, with observed city pay up to Dubai at $40,844.

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IT Support Specialist pay in United Arab Emirates: Dubai leads, Abu Dhabi trails

The United Arab Emirates national median for a it support specialist is AED 209,000 a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about AED 140,000 in Abu Dhabi to AED 150,000 in Dubai (1.1×).

IT support specialists keep hardware, software, and users running smoothly day to day. Common screening skills include Troubleshooting, Windows, Networking, and Ticketing.

A modeled national band runs about AED 152,600–AED 278,000 around that midpoint. Employment is typically employer-sponsored; tax treatment differs from most countries on this site. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Emirati city.

Dubai sits -28% vs the national median; Abu Dhabi sits -33%. Relocating inside United Arab Emirates for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

United Arab Emirates shows about 1.3% CPI in 2025. A it support specialist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and Data Scientist.

How to use IT Support Specialist pay data in United Arab Emirates

Start with the national median (AED 209,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the United Arab Emirates hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: AED 152,600 (10th) → AED 209,000 (median) → AED 278,000 (90th). Dubai’s observed median is AED 150,000, with a local band about AED 96,800–AED 231,000. If an offer is “at the United Arab Emirates median” but the job is in Dubai, you may still be under local market.

National median
$56,909
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,738
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$40,844
Dubai, AE
Hourly (national)
$27.36
varies by city

IT Support Specialist salary by city in United Arab Emirates

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Dubai, AE$40,844
Abu Dhabi, AE$38,121

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a it support specialist make in United Arab Emirates?
The national median is about AED 209,000 per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about AED 140,000 to AED 150,000.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays it support specialists the most?
Dubai, AE leads observed metros at about AED 150,000 per year (-28% vs national).
Which United Arab Emirates city pays it support specialists the least?
Among observed cities, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 140,000 per year.
How many United Arab Emirates cities have it support specialist salary data?
2 metros list observed it support specialist percentiles in AED on this site.
Is it support specialist in demand in United Arab Emirates?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +6% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Emirati industry mix.