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QA Engineer Salary in United Arab Emirates

QA engineers design and automate tests to ensure software ships without defects. The United Arab Emirates median is $94,758 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$94,758
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,897
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$94,758
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$45.56
varies by city

QA Engineer salary by city in United Arab Emirates

CityPer year
Sharjah, AE$94,758
Al Ain, AE$94,758
Ajman, AE$94,758
Ras Al Khaimah, AE$94,758
Musaffah, AE$94,758
Jebel Ali, AE$94,758
Fujairah, AE$94,758
Warīsān, AE$94,758
Dubai, AE$66,984
Abu Dhabi, AE$64,534

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a qa engineer make in United Arab Emirates?
The national median qa engineer salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 348,000 per year (AED 29,000 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 237,000 to AED 348,000.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays qa engineers the most?
Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 348,000 per year.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays qa engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 237,000 per year for a qa engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a qa engineer in United Arab Emirates?
Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, qa engineer pay commonly spans from about AED 153,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 485,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Arab Emirates cities have qa engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes qa engineer pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
Is qa engineer in demand in United Arab Emirates?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +20% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.