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Social Media Manager Salary in United Arab Emirates

Social media managers plan content and grow engaged audiences across platforms. The United Arab Emirates median is $60,177 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$60,177
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,010
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$60,177
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$28.93
varies by city

Social Media Manager salary by city in United Arab Emirates

CityPer year
Sharjah, AE$60,177
Al Ain, AE$60,177
Ajman, AE$60,177
Ras Al Khaimah, AE$60,177
Musaffah, AE$60,177
Jebel Ali, AE$60,177
Fujairah, AE$60,177
Warīsān, AE$60,177
Dubai, AE$42,478
Abu Dhabi, AE$41,661

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a social media manager make in United Arab Emirates?
The national median social media manager salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 221,000 per year (AED 18,400 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 153,000 to AED 221,000.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays social media managers the most?
Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 221,000 per year.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays social media managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 153,000 per year for a social media manager.
What is the typical salary range for a social media manager in United Arab Emirates?
Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, social media manager pay commonly spans from about AED 96,300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 318,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Arab Emirates cities have social media manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes social media manager pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
Is social media manager in demand in United Arab Emirates?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.