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Systems Administrator Salary in United Arab Emirates

Systems administrators keep servers, networks, and IT infrastructure running reliably. The United Arab Emirates median is $81,688 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$81,688
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,807
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$81,688
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$39.27
varies by city

Systems Administrator salary by city in United Arab Emirates

CityPer year
Sharjah, AE$81,688
Al Ain, AE$81,688
Ajman, AE$81,688
Ras Al Khaimah, AE$81,688
Musaffah, AE$81,688
Jebel Ali, AE$81,688
Fujairah, AE$81,688
Warīsān, AE$81,688
Dubai, AE$58,271
Abu Dhabi, AE$55,003

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a systems administrator make in United Arab Emirates?
The national median systems administrator salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 300,000 per year (AED 25,000 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 202,000 to AED 300,000.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays systems administrators the most?
Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 300,000 per year.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays systems administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 202,000 per year for a systems administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a systems administrator in United Arab Emirates?
Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, systems administrator pay commonly spans from about AED 131,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 412,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Arab Emirates cities have systems administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes systems administrator pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
Is systems administrator in demand in United Arab Emirates?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.