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Physical Therapist Salary in United Arab Emirates

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. The United Arab Emirates median is $93,125 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$93,125
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,760
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$93,125
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$44.77
varies by city

Physical Therapist salary by city in United Arab Emirates

CityPer year
Sharjah, AE$93,125
Al Ain, AE$93,125
Ajman, AE$93,125
Ras Al Khaimah, AE$93,125
Musaffah, AE$93,125
Jebel Ali, AE$93,125
Fujairah, AE$93,125
Warīsān, AE$93,125
Dubai, AE$65,895
Abu Dhabi, AE$63,445

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make in United Arab Emirates?
The national median physical therapist salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 342,000 per year (AED 28,500 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 233,000 to AED 342,000.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays physical therapists the most?
Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 342,000 per year.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays physical therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 233,000 per year for a physical therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a physical therapist in United Arab Emirates?
Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, physical therapist pay commonly spans from about AED 165,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 447,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Arab Emirates cities have physical therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physical therapist pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
Is physical therapist in demand in United Arab Emirates?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +15% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.