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Salary Guide 2026

Software Engineer Salary in United Arab Emirates

How much do software engineers earn in United Arab Emirates? See average, junior, and senior salary ranges.

Junior

AED 120,000

per year

Average

AED 240,000

per year

Senior

AED 420,000

per year

Software Engineer Jobs in United Arab Emirates

High demand in Dubai Internet City and Abu Dhabi tech hubs

Monthly Salary Breakdown

Junior (monthly)

AED 10,000

Average (monthly)

AED 20,000

Senior (monthly)

AED 35,000

Salary statistics methodology

Salary benchmarks are compiled from official statistics, labour-market releases, and country employment datasets. This page was last reviewed for United Arab Emirates 2026 data on April 27, 2026.

Calculation notes

  • Average and median salaries are gross annual estimates unless marked as net.
  • Industry and experience bands are directional benchmarks, not guaranteed pay ranges.
  • Figures can vary by region, company size, benefits, contract type, and bonus policy.

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