Finance & Banking Salary Guide UAE 2025 | RFS HR Consultancy
CFOs, finance managers, financial analysts, compliance officers, auditors, and investment professionals. All finance role salaries verified from UAE placements in 2025.
Use the role-specific guides below to benchmark salaries for individual positions. All figures are AED per month for 2025 and reflect actual placement data from UAE employers.
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Finance & Banking Salary by Emirate — UAE 2025
| Emirate | Salary Range (AED/month) | vs Dubai | Key Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 10,000 – 72,000 | Base | Emirates NBD, Mashreq, DIFC international banks, Big 4 |
| Abu Dhabi | AED 11,000 – 77,000 | +5–8% | First Abu Dhabi Bank, ADCB, sovereign wealth funds |
| Sharjah | AED 9,000 – 63,000 | -10–15% | Sharjah Islamic Bank, regional banks |
Source: Michael Page UAE Salary Guide 2026, Indeed UAE 2025. All figures tax-free.
Sector note: DIFC and ADGM financial sector commands 15–25% premium over onshore equivalents. UAE Corporate Tax (June 2023) has significantly increased demand for senior finance talent.
UAE Market Data — Finance & Banking 2025
Salary Range (AED/month)
AED 10,000 – 72,000 (varies by role)
Tax-free. Source: Michael Page UAE 2026, Indeed UAE 2025
Seniority Level
All levels — Analyst to C-Suite
Required Certifications (UAE Market)
CPA/ACCA/CFA for senior roles. CIA for audit. FRM for risk. CAMS/ACAMS for compliance.
UAE-Specific Regulatory Skills
CBUAE reporting, UAE VAT (FTA), UAE Corporate Tax (June 2023), WPS compliance, IFRS, DFSA Approved Person for DIFC.
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