Technology & IT Salary Guide UAE 2025 | RFS HR Consultancy
Software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity analysts, product managers, and IT directors. All technology 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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Technology & IT Salary by Emirate — UAE 2025
| Emirate | Salary Range (AED/month) | vs Dubai | Key Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 10,000 – 90,000 | Base | DIFC tech firms, banks, e-commerce, Careem, Noon |
| Abu Dhabi | AED 11,000 – 96,000 | +5–8% | G42, government digital entities, ADNOC digital |
| Sharjah | AED 9,000 – 79,000 | -10–15% | Technology SMEs, outsourcing firms |
Source: Michael Page UAE Salary Guide 2026, Indeed UAE 2025. All figures tax-free.
Sector note: UAE AI Strategy 2031 and National Cybersecurity Strategy driving 25–40% demand growth. Tax-free salaries make UAE 30% more competitive than equivalent European roles.
UAE Market Data — Technology & IT 2025
Salary Range (AED/month)
AED 10,000 – 90,000 (varies by role)
Tax-free. Source: Michael Page UAE 2026, Indeed UAE 2025
Seniority Level
All levels — Specialist to C-Suite
Required Certifications (UAE Market)
AWS/Azure/GCP certifications. CISSP/CISM for security. PMP for PMs. ITIL v4 for IT service management.
UAE-Specific Regulatory Skills
UAE Cybersecurity Council, TDRA Digital Economy Strategy, UAE Cloud First Policy, UAE AI Strategy 2031, UAE Personal Data Protection Law.
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