Photographer Salary in United Arab Emirates
Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The United Arab Emirates median is $54,731 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$54,731
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,575
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$54,731
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$26.31
varies by city
Photographer salary by city in United Arab Emirates
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah, AE | $54,731 | $4,575 | 0% |
| Al Ain, AE | $54,731 | $4,575 | 0% |
| Ajman, AE | $54,731 | $4,575 | 0% |
| Ras Al Khaimah, AE | $54,731 | $4,575 | 0% |
| Musaffah, AE | $54,731 | $4,575 | 0% |
| Jebel Ali, AE | $54,731 | $4,575 | 0% |
| Fujairah, AE | $54,731 | $4,575 | 0% |
| Warīsān, AE | $54,731 | $4,575 | 0% |
| Dubai, AE | $38,938 | $3,240 | -29% |
| Abu Dhabi, AE | $36,487 | $3,050 | -33% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a photographer make in United Arab Emirates?
- The national median photographer salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 201,000 per year (AED 16,800 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 134,000 to AED 201,000.
- Which United Arab Emirates city pays photographers the most?
- Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 201,000 per year.
- Which United Arab Emirates city pays photographers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 134,000 per year for a photographer.
- What is the typical salary range for a photographer in United Arab Emirates?
- Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about AED 78,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 300,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Arab Emirates cities have photographer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
- Is photographer in demand in United Arab Emirates?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.