Registered Nurse Salary in United Arab Emirates
Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The United Arab Emirates median is $83,594 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$83,594
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,971
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$83,594
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$40.19
varies by city
Registered Nurse salary by city in United Arab Emirates
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah, AE | $83,594 | $6,971 | 0% |
| Al Ain, AE | $83,594 | $6,971 | 0% |
| Ajman, AE | $83,594 | $6,971 | 0% |
| Ras Al Khaimah, AE | $83,594 | $6,971 | 0% |
| Musaffah, AE | $83,594 | $6,971 | 0% |
| Jebel Ali, AE | $83,594 | $6,971 | 0% |
| Fujairah, AE | $83,594 | $6,971 | 0% |
| Warīsān, AE | $83,594 | $6,971 | 0% |
| Dubai, AE | $58,816 | $4,901 | -30% |
| Abu Dhabi, AE | $57,726 | $4,820 | -31% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a registered nurse make in United Arab Emirates?
- The national median registered nurse salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 307,000 per year (AED 25,600 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 212,000 to AED 307,000.
- Which United Arab Emirates city pays registered nurses the most?
- Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 307,000 per year.
- Which United Arab Emirates city pays registered nurses the least?
- Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 212,000 per year for a registered nurse.
- What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in United Arab Emirates?
- Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about AED 150,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 408,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Arab Emirates cities have registered nurse salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
- Is registered nurse in demand in United Arab Emirates?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist.