Oil & Gas Salary Guide UAE 2025 | RFS HR Consultancy
Petroleum engineers, drilling managers, HSE directors, and process engineers. All oil and gas 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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Oil & Gas Salary by Emirate — UAE 2025
| Emirate | Salary Range (AED/month) | vs Dubai | Key Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 15,000 – 65,000 | Base | International operators, oilfield services, JOC companies |
| Abu Dhabi | AED 16,000 – 70,000 | +5–8% | ADNOC group, ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Upstream |
| Sharjah | AED 13,000 – 57,000 | -10–15% | SNOC, oilfield services contractors |
Source: Michael Page UAE Salary Guide 2026, Indeed UAE 2025. All figures tax-free.
Sector note: ADNOC Abu Dhabi packages are most competitive — typically include housing (AED 5,000–8,000 value), transport, and annual flight tickets.
UAE Market Data — Oil & Gas 2025
Salary Range (AED/month)
AED 15,000 – 65,000 (varies by role)
Tax-free. Source: Michael Page UAE 2026, Indeed UAE 2025
Seniority Level
All levels — Engineer to Director
Required Certifications (UAE Market)
SPE membership for engineers. NEBOSH/IOSH for HSE. ADNOC certification for Abu Dhabi upstream.
UAE-Specific Regulatory Skills
ADNOC HSE standards, UAE Petroleum Law, Ministry of Energy regulations, OSHAD-SF (Abu Dhabi).
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