&

Private Equity Origination

Average

Analyst
Associate
Vice President
Director
Managing Director
Head

20,000
35,000
55,000
70,000
95,000
110,000

Private Equity Sales

Average

Analyst
Associate
Vice President
Director
Managing Director
Head

20,000
35,000
45,000
65,000
90,000
100,000

Back Office Operational

Average

Analyst
Associate
Vice President
Director
Managing Director
Head

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

15,000
25,000
35,000
65,000
75,000
85,000

35,000
65,000
90,000
120,000
135,000
150,000

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

15,000
25,000
35,000
55,000
75,000
80,000

35,000
60,000
85,000
110,000
120,000
140,000

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

15,000
24,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
55,000

12,000
18,000
25,000
35,000
45,000
50,000

18,000
30,000
40,000
45,000
55,000
65,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Consumer

Average

Assistant Branch Manager

Branch Manager
Business Development Manager
Business Intelligence Analyst
Chief Risk Officer
Collections Manager
COO
Country Head
Head of Acquiring
Head of Call Centre
Head of Premier Banking
Head of Retail Operations
Head of Collections
Head of Credit Analytics
Head of Credit Policy
Head of Issuing
Head of Loyalty
Head of Merchant Services
Head of Partnerships
Head of Product Development Retail Products
Head of Retail
Head of Retail Credit
Head of Risk
National Sales Manager Mortgages
Portfolio Manager Cards
POS Specialist
Product Manager Retail Products
Product Officer
Relationship Manager

18,000
32,000
30,000
22,000
80,000
25,000
72,500
150,000
40,000
40,000
52,500
45,000
45,000
37,500
42,500
40,000
40,000
40,000
40,000
40,000
70,000
50,000
57,500
30,000
26,000
29,000
30,000
15,000
21,000

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

13,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
60,000
18,000
55,000
130,000
30,000
30,000
35,000
30,000
35,000
20,000
35,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
50,000
40,000
40,000
25,000
20,000
24,000
20,000
10,000
13,000

23,000
36,000
35,000
26,000
100,000
32,000
90,000
170,000
55,000
50,000
70,000
55,000
55,000
45,000
50,000
55,000
56,000
55,000
56,000
55,000
90,000
60,000
75,000
35,000
35,000
30,000
35,000
20,000
26,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Corporate
Head of Corporate Banking
Head of Corporate Credit
Head of Financial Institution
Head of Trade Finance
Unit Head
Senior Relationship Manager
Relationship Manager
Credit Analyst
Credit Admin Clerk
Trade Finance Clerk

Private
HO Private Banking
Private Banker (Associate Director)
Private Banker (Director)
Private Banker (Relationship Manager)
Product & Investment Specialist (Associate)

Wealth Management
Head of Wealth
Unit Head
Senior Relationship Manager
Relationship Manager
Product Manager

Insurance
Director of Underwriting
Manager of Underwriting Department
Senior Underwriter
Director
Business Development Manager
Junior Underwriter

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

60,000
50,000
50,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
25,000
14,000
12,000
14,000
Average

50,000
40,000
45,000
40,000
35,000
28,000
18,000
10,000
8,000
8,000

90,000
65,000
70,000
70,000
50,000
40,000
28,000
20,000
14,000
18,000

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

70,000
40,000
45,000
35,000
30,000
Average

60,000
35,000
40,000
30,000
25,000

90,000
50,000
50,000
40,000
35,000

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

55,000
35,000
28,000
21,000
25,000
Average

45,000
30,000
25,000
18,000
20,000

65,000
40,000
32,000
25,000
30,000

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

60,000
40,000
30,000
65,000
30,000
10,000

50,000
35,000
20,000
50,000
22,000
8,000

65,000
45,000
35,000
80,000
35,000
15,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Construction

2014 SALARY GUIDE

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

Acquisitions Manager
Assistant Development Manager
Assistant Project Manager
Associate
Associate Director (PQS)
CEO
Civil / Structural Engineer
Commercial Director
Commercial Manager
Construction Manager
Contracts Manager
Cost Manager (PQS)
Design Manager
Development Director
Development Manager
Director (PQS)
Facilities Coordinator
Facilities Manager
General Manager / VP
Head of Planning Department
Head of Corporate Real Estate
HSE Director
HSE Manager
HSE Officer
Interior Designer
Infrastructure Manager
Junior Architect
Junior Quantity Surveyor
Landscape Architect
Leasing Executive
Leasing Manager
MEP Manager
MEP Coordinator
MEP Design Manager
MEP Project Manager
Operations Manager
Partner
Planning Engineer
Planning Manager
Principal

30,000
45,000
25,000
50,000
58,000
100,000
30,000
60,000
45,000
35,000
50,000
35,000
35,000
65,000
45,000
60,000
10,000
28,050
75,000
50,000
47,050
55,000
40,000
15,000
30,000
55,000
15,000
15,000
25,000
20,000
38,000
35,000
18,000
35,000
35,000
45,000
75,000
26,000
38,000
60,000

25,000
30,000
15,000
40,000
50,000
80,000
15,000
40,000
35,000
20,000
30,000
25,000
25,000
50,000
35,000
45,000
8,000
22,000
55,000
45,000
35,000
45,000
35,000
10,000
15,000
45,000
10,000
10,000
15,000
15,000
25,000
30,000
13,000
25,000
22,000
30,000
65,000
18,000
25,000
40,000

35,000
50,000
35,000
65,000
64,000
150,000
40,000
75,000
60,000
50,000
70,000
55,000
50,000
80,000
60,000
80,000
12,000
35,000
100,000
60,000
60,000
80,000
50,000
20,000
40,000
65,000
20,000
25,000
35,000
35,000
45,000
45,000
25,000
40,000
45,000
60,000
90,000
35,000
50,000
80,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Construction
Project Director
Project Manager
Property Manager
QA / QC Engineer
Quantity Surveyor
Resident Engineer: Entry Level
Senior Architect
Senior Civil / Structure Engineer
Senior Development Manager
Senior Interior Designer
Senior Project Manager
Senior Resident Engineer
Site Manager
Town Planner
Transport Manager
Urban Designer

2014 SALARY GUIDE

65,000
40,000
30,000
14,000
25,000
18,000
40,000
35,000
60,000
35,000
50,000
35,000
35,000
20,000
25,000
55,000

25,000
25,000
25,000
10,000
20,000
12,000
25,000
20,000
50,000
20,000
42,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
20,000
45,000

85,000
60,000
50,000
18,000
35,000
30,000
50,000
40,000
75,000
45,000
60,000
48,000
45,000
25,000
30,000
65,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Facilities Management

2014 SALARY GUIDE

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

Administrator / Coordinator
Engineer
Supervisor
Assistant Manager
FM Manager
Area Manager / Senior FM
Operations / Mobilisation Manager
FM Director / Head of FM
Corporate Real Estate Manager
Chief Engineer
Technical Services Director
FM Infrastructure

10,000
15,000
18,000
22,000
28,500
31,000
37,500
47,500
45,000
34,000
52,500
31,000

8,000
10,000
14,000
18,000
22,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
35,000
18,000
35,000
22,000

12,000
22,000
24,000
26,000
35,000
37,000
45,000
60,000
55,000
50,000
70,000
40,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Finance & Accounting

2014 SALARY GUIDE

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

Business / Financial Controller

Business Analyst
Chief Financial Officer
Regional Finance Director
Finance Director
Finance Manager
Financial Accountant
Project Accountant
Financial Analyst
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Internal Auditor (3-4 Years PQE)
Management Accountant
Newly Qualified (1-2 Years PQE)
Newly Qualified (2-4 Years PQE)
Tax Manager
Credit Controller

37,500
20,000
60,000
55,000
50,000
32,500
18,000
24,000
18,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
20,000
30,000
15,000

30,000
15,000
50,000
45,000
40,000
20,000
15,000
18,000
16,000
25,000
20,000
18,000
12,000
18,000
25,000
10,000

45,000
25,000
90,000
65,000
60,000
45,000
20,000
30,000
22,000
35,000
30,000
24,000
18,000
25,000
35,000
25,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Financial Services
Audit
VP Audit (Regional based role)
Head of Audit
Audit Manager
Senior Auditor (4-5 Years Post Qualified)
Auditor (Newly Qualified)
Junior Auditor (Pre-Qualified)

Compliance
Global Head of Compliance
Divisional Head of Compliance
Senior Compliance Manager
Compliance Manager
Senior Compliance Manager
Compliance Officer

2014 SALARY GUIDE

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

70,000
50,000
35,000
25,000
20,000
12,000
Average

60,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
15,000
10,000

80,000
60,000
40,000
30,000
25,000
15,000

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

70,000
55,000
40,000
30,000
25,000
20,000

60,000
50,000
35,000
25,000
20,000
13,000

80,000
65,000
45,000
35,000
30,000
27,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

HR Director
HR Manager
Assistant HR Manager
HR Officer
HR Executive / Administrator / Coordinator
Emiratisation Manager
Recruitment Manager
Recruitment Specialist
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Training & Development Manager
Trainer

58,000
30,000
23,000
15,500
13,000
40,000
30,000
17,000
37,000
23,000
35,000
20,000

40,000
25,000
18,000
12,000
11,000
28,000
20,000
13,000
26,000
18,000
25,000
17,000

75,000
40,000
28,000
18,500
16,000
55,000
40,000
20,000
45,000
28,000
40,000
25,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

IT & Telecommunications
Technical
ERP Consultant (SAP / Oracle)
Business Analyst
Business Intelligence Consultant
Data Centre manager
DBA
Developer
System Administrator
Head of IT
Helpdesk
IT Manager
IT Security Analyst
Programme Manager
Project Manager
Network / Infrastructure Engineer
Solutions Architect
Support Engineer
Service Desk Manager
Implementation Engineer
Field Engineer
Wireless Network Manager
Charging System Engineer
3G Radio Planning / Optimization Engineer
Broadcasting Specialist

Sales
Regional Sales Manager
Senior Sales Manager
Account Executive
Business Development Manager

2014 SALARY GUIDE

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

20,000
22,000
25,000
32,000
20,000
14,000
13,000
50,000
10,000
30,000
20,000
45,000
35,000
15,000
45,000
15,000
25,000
10,000
12,000
38,000
15,000
15,000
25,000
Average

15,000
15,000
20,000
22,000
16,000
9,000
10,000
40,000
6,000
20,000
15,000
40,000
20,000
12,000
35,000
10,000
18,000
8,000
10,000
35,000
10,000
12,000
20,000

30,000
27,000
30,000
40,000
25,000
20,000
17,000
60,000
15,000
40,000
25,000
55,000
45,000
20,000
55,000
25,000
35,000
12,000
15,000
42,500
20,000
18,000
28,000

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

35,000
25,000
20,000
22,000

30,000
20,000
18,000
20,000

40,000
30,000
25,000
26,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Legal
Magic Circle PP
Legal Secretary
Legal Marketer (Executive)
Legal Marketer (Manager)
Paralegal
1-2 Years PQE
3-4 Years PQE
5-6 Years PQE
7-8 Years PQE
Partner

2014 SALARY GUIDE

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

20,500
20,000
31,500
22,000
34,000
42,000
53,000
70,000
**

International PP

Average

Legal Secretary / PA
Legal Marketer (Executive)
Legal Marketer (Manager)
Paralegal
1-2 Years PQE
3-4 Years PQE
5-6 Years PQE
7-8 Years PQE
Partner

18,500
23,000
31,000
19,000
32,000
42,000
50,000
60,000 +
**

17,000
16,500
30,000
19,000
31,000
40,000
49,000
60,000
**

24,000
25,000
33,000
25,000
37,000
46,000
57,500
80,000
**

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

17,000
22,000
30,000
16,000
29,000
40,000
45,000
**

20,000
24,000
32,000
22,000
35,000
46,000
55,000
**

Bilingual Candidates (Arabic & English with a common law qualification are highly sought after & this is reflected in remuneration
** Equity Partners salaries vary
***Partners are seldom hired externally
Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Legal

2014 SALARY GUIDE

Regional PP

Average

Legal Secretary / PA
Legal Marketer (Executive)
Legal Marketer (Manager)
Paralegal
1-2 Years PQE
3-4 Years PQE
5-6 Years PQE
7-8 Years PQE
Partner

14,000
17,500
31,500
17,000
25,000
35,000
45,000
51,000 +
***

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

12,000
15,000
30,000
15,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
***

17,000
20,000
33,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
***

Bilingual Candidates (Arabic & English with a common law qualification are highly sought after & this is reflected in remuneration
** Equity Partners salaries vary
***Partners are seldom hired externally
Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Legal
In House
Paralegal
Junior Legal Counsel 1-2 Years Experience
Mid Level Legal Counsel 3-5 Years Experience
Mid Level Legal Counsel 6+ Years Experience
Head of Legal / General Counsel

2014 SALARY GUIDE

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

25,000
22,500
35,000
53,000
60,000

20,000
20,000
30,000
45,000
50,000

30,000
28,000
45,000
55,000
70,000

Bilingual Candidates (Arabic & English with a common law qualification are highly sought after & this is reflected in remuneration
** Equity Partners salaries vary
***Partners are seldom hired externally
Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Oil & Gas

2014 SALARY GUIDE

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

CEO
Engineering Manager (FEED / EPC)
Proposals Engineer
Lead Mechanical Rotating Equipment
Engineer (FEED / EPC)
Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
(FEED /EPC)
Lead Process Engineer (FEED / EPC)
HSE Manager
HSE Officer
Estimation Engineer
Piping Design Engineer
Operations Manager
Project Director
Project Manager
QA / QC Engineer

100,000
45,000
25,000
30,000

60,000
35,000
20,000
25,000

150,000
55,000
35,000
40,000

30,000

25,000

40,000

30,000
35,000
15,000
30,000
27,000
45,000
68,000
45,000
18,000

25,000
30,000
10,000
25,000
23,000
35,000
55,000
30,000
10,000

40,000
45,000
20,000
38,000
35,000
55,000
85,000
55,000
25,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

Administration Support
Administration Manager
Junior Executive Assistant
Senior Executive Assistant
Office Administrator
Office Manager
Personal Assistant
Project Administrator
Junior Receptionist
Senior Receptionist / Administrator
Secretary
Team Assistant

12,000
23,000
15,000
22,000
14,000
22,000
18,000
14,000
8,000
12,000
14,000
16,000

10,000
15,000
12,000
18,000
12,000
18,000
16,000
12,000
7,000
10,000
12,000
12,000

15,000
32,000
18,000
30,000
16,000
30,000
25,000
18,000
12,000
15,000
18,000
18,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Rail Infrastructure

2014 SALARY GUIDE

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

Design Manager Rolling Stock

Maintenance Engineer
Signalling Design Engineer
Construction & Installation Manager
Signalling Test & Commissioning
Structural Designer Transport Infrastructure
Project Engineer Transport Infrastructure
Bid / Proposals Manager
Project Planner
Project Controls Manager
Systems Safety & Assurance Engineer
Consultant Rail Operations
Asset Manager
Business Development Manager

28,000
28,000
35,000
50,000
32,000
28,000
30,000
43,000
40,000
60,000
50,000
50,000
34,000
55,000

20,000
19,000
20,000
38,000
25,000
18,000
21,000
29,000
25,000
40,000
38,000
42,000
28,000
38,000

40,000
36,000
60,000
60,000
40,000
38,000
47,000
55,000
52,000
70,000
66,000
65,000
48,000
65,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

Retail Operations Manager

Area / District Manager
Head of Retail Operations
General Manager
Store Manager
Assistant Store Manager
Brand Manager
Head of Buying
Senior Buyer
Buyer
Assistant Buyer
Head of Planning / Merchandise
Planning Manager
Assistant Planning Manager / Senior
Merchandiser
Merchandiser
Visual Merchandise Manager
Head of Visual Merchandising
Visual Merchandiser

30,000
25,000
45,000
55,000
16,000
12,000
28,000
45,000
24,000
18,000
14,000
45,000
30,000
25,000

20,000
15,000
35,000
40,000
10,000
8,000
22,000
35,000
15,000
12,000
8,000
28,000
20,000
18,000

45,000
30,000
60,000
75,000
35,000
20,000
36,000
60,000
40,000
28,000
22,000
75,000
35,000
32,000

18,000
25,000
35,000
12,000

8,000
15,000
20,000
6,000

25,000
35,000
40,000
15,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Sales & Marketing

2014 SALARY GUIDE

Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

Account Management
Key Account Manager
Brand Manager
Business Development Executive
Business Development Manager
Business Development Director
Graphic Designer
Creative Director
Copywriter
Marketing Director
Marketing Executive
Marketing Manager
Media Planner
PR / Events / Communications Executive
PR / Events / Communications Manager
PR / Events / Communications Director
Sales Executive
Sales Manager
Sales Director
Sales Vice President

15,000
20,000
18,000
15,000
20,000
35,000
18,000
45,000
20,000
45,000
15,000
30,000
25,000
15,000
30,000
40,000
15,000
25,000
35,000
50,000

12,000
15,000
12,000
10,000
15,000
25,000
10,000
30,000
15,000
35,000
10,000
20,000
18,000
10,000
22,000
35,000
10,000
15,000
25,000
40,000

20,000
30,000
25,000
18,000
30,000
45,000
22,000
60,000
30,000
70,000
20,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
40,000
50,000
18,000
30,000
45,000
60,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings

Logistics & Supply Chain

2014 SALARY GUIDE
Average

Low

High

AED (Gross monthly salaries excluding bonuses)

COO
Distribution Manager
Factory Manager
General Manager Logistics / Manufacturing
Logistics Coordinator
Demand Planner / Supply
Logistics Manager
Logistics Operations Executive
Operations Manager Logistics
Transport Manager
Warehouse Manager
Warehouse Operative
Warehouse Supervisor
Buyer / Strategic Buyer
Contracts Manager
Inventory Controller
Inventory Manager
Procurement / Supply Chain Director
Procurement Manager
Purchasing Assistant
Purchasing Manager
Quality Assurance Manager
Senior Buyer
Senior Procurement Officer
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Supply Chain Coordinator
Supply Chain Manager

60,000
27,000
40,000
45,000
12,000
18,000
20,000
12,000
30,000
27,000
20,000
8,000
16,000
14,000
30,000
10,000
16,000
55,000
40,000
12,000
25,000
25,000
18,000
20,000
30,000
12,000
30,000

45,000
20,000
30,000
35,000
8,000
12,000
16,000
10,000
25,000
22,000
15,000
6,000
10,000
12,000
22,000
8,000
12,000
50,000
20,000
8,000
18,000
20,000
15,000
22,000
25,000
10,000
20,000

70,000
35,000
50,000
60,000
16,000
22,000
35,000
15,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
10,000
20,000
16,000
40,000
15,000
20,000
70,000
60,000
15,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
24,000
45,000
15,000
40,000

Salary levels will deviate as all companies have different package structures, internal grading and salary bandings