Teacher Salary in United Arab Emirates
Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The United Arab Emirates median is $56,637 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$56,637
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,711
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$56,637
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$27.23
varies by city
Teacher salary by city in United Arab Emirates
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah, AE | $56,637 | $4,711 | 0% |
| Al Ain, AE | $56,637 | $4,711 | 0% |
| Ajman, AE | $56,637 | $4,711 | 0% |
| Ras Al Khaimah, AE | $56,637 | $4,711 | 0% |
| Musaffah, AE | $56,637 | $4,711 | 0% |
| Jebel Ali, AE | $56,637 | $4,711 | 0% |
| Fujairah, AE | $56,637 | $4,711 | 0% |
| Warīsān, AE | $56,637 | $4,711 | 0% |
| Dubai, AE | $39,755 | $3,322 | -30% |
| Abu Dhabi, AE | $39,210 | $3,268 | -31% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a teacher make in United Arab Emirates?
- The national median teacher salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 208,000 per year (AED 17,300 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 144,000 to AED 208,000.
- Which United Arab Emirates city pays teachers the most?
- Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 208,000 per year.
- Which United Arab Emirates city pays teachers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 144,000 per year for a teacher.
- What is the typical salary range for a teacher in United Arab Emirates?
- Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about AED 109,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 276,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Arab Emirates cities have teacher salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
- Is teacher in demand in United Arab Emirates?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.