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Physician Salary in United Arab Emirates

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. The United Arab Emirates median is $234,717 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$234,717
per year
Monthly (national)
$19,551
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$234,717
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$112.84
varies by city

Physician salary by city in United Arab Emirates

CityPer year
Sharjah, AE$234,717
Al Ain, AE$234,717
Ajman, AE$234,717
Ras Al Khaimah, AE$234,717
Musaffah, AE$234,717
Jebel Ali, AE$234,717
Fujairah, AE$234,717
Warīsān, AE$234,717
Dubai, AE$167,189
Abu Dhabi, AE$158,203

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in United Arab Emirates?
The national median physician salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 862,000 per year (AED 71,800 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 581,000 to AED 862,000.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays physicians the most?
Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 862,000 per year.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays physicians the least?
Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 581,000 per year for a physician.
What is the typical salary range for a physician in United Arab Emirates?
Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about AED 411,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 1,241,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Arab Emirates cities have physician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
Is physician in demand in United Arab Emirates?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist.