Quantity Surveyor Salary in UAE 2025 | RFS HR Consultancy
A Quantity Surveyor in the UAE earns a median salary of AED 10,000 per month in 2025. Entry-level professionals earn AED 7,000 per month. Senior Quantity Surveyors at director level earn AED 80,000 per month. All figures reflect actual offer letters from UAE employer placements.
Quantity Surveyor Salary Breakdown by Level — UAE 2025
| Level | Minimum | Median | Maximum | Typical Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate QS (0–2 yrs) | AED 7,000 | AED 10,000 | AED 14,000 | 5% |
| QS (2–5 yrs) | AED 12,000 | AED 18,000 | AED 26,000 | 5–10% |
| Senior QS (5–10 yrs) | AED 24,000 | AED 33,000 | AED 46,000 | 10–15% |
| Commercial Director / Head of QS | AED 40,000 | AED 55,000 | AED 80,000 | 15–25% |
Key Facts: Quantity Surveyor Salaries in UAE
Quantity Surveyors in UAE are in consistent demand across Tier 1 contractors and developer-side cost management. RICS MRICS status adds AED 3,000 to AED 7,000 per month. NEC and FIDIC contract expertise is required at senior level. High-value mixed-use, hospitality, and infrastructure projects pay the highest QS rates. Post-claim and disputes experience can push rates to the top of the range.
UAE Labour Law: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 sets minimum wage protections for all UAE employees. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) registers every employment contract. The Wage Protection System (WPS) requires employers to pay salaries by the last day of each month. Late payment attracts penalties under Article 54 from AED 1,000 per affected employee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Quantity Surveyor earn in UAE 2025?
Quantity Surveyors in UAE earn AED 10,000 to AED 46,000 per month in 2025. Commercial Directors and Senior QS Managers earn AED 55,000 to AED 80,000. Graduate QS professionals start at AED 7,000 to AED 14,000.
Does RICS membership increase QS salary in UAE?
RICS MRICS qualification increases Quantity Surveyor salary by AED 3,000 to AED 7,000 per month in UAE. UAE developers and Tier 1 contractors specifically shortlist RICS-qualified candidates for commercial manager and head of QS roles.
Which types of projects pay QS professionals the most in UAE?
High-rise luxury residential, hospitality mega-projects, and infrastructure PPP projects pay Quantity Surveyors the most in UAE. Developer-side QS roles at Emaar, Aldar, and DAMAC typically pay 15 to 25 percent above contractor-side equivalents.
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UAE Market Data — Quantity Surveyor 2025
Salary Range (AED/month)
AED 12,000 – 25,000
Tax-free. Source: Michael Page UAE 2026, Indeed UAE 2025
Seniority Level
Specialist – Manager
Required Certifications (UAE Market)
MRICS / MCIOB preferred. BSc Quantity Surveying. NEC/FIDIC contract knowledge essential.
UAE-Specific Regulatory Skills
UAE FIDIC contract standards, RERA-registered consultant requirement for Dubai projects, Abu Dhabi DPM standards.
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