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Monthly pay in local currency, as you'd put it in the job ad. Leave blank to just see the market range.
Salary check · Accountant · UAE · Mid
AED 10,000–14,000 sits inside the market range (AED 9,000–16,000 a month).
Within market range
- You're around the middle of the band — competitive for most candidates at this level.
- Bands are monthly pay ranges from MenaJobs salary data, not a guarantee. Say in your ad whether your figure includes housing and other allowances.
| Entry (0–2 years) | AED 5,000–9,000 |
|---|---|
| Mid (3–6 years) | AED 9,000–16,000 |
| Senior (7–12 years) | AED 16,000–28,000 |
| Executive (12+ years) | AED 28,000–45,000 |
Source: MenaJobs salary data, updated 23 Feb 2026. Monthly ranges in local currency. Full Accountant salary guide for UAE
Accountant · Mid level across the GCC
- UAEAED 9,000–16,000
- Saudi ArabiaSAR 8,000–14,000
- QatarQAR 9,000–15,000
- KuwaitKWD 550–900
- BahrainBHD 450–700
- OmanOMR 500–800
Each in local currency, per month.
Post this job free with your salary range
We start the post-a-job form with the role, country and monthly range. Add the details, review, then publish.
How the salary range is checked
Each role and country in our salary data has four monthly bands: entry (0–2 years), mid (3–6), senior (7–12) and executive (12+). The checker compares your range with the band for the level you pick. If your top figure is below the band, the range is below market; if your bottom figure is above it, it's above market; anything in between is within the band, starts below it or tops out above it. It also places the midpoint of your range inside the band (lower, middle or upper part) and flags ranges where the top is more than 1.5× the bottom. Everything is shown per month in local currency, the way Gulf candidates compare offers.
- Market band
- The monthly pay range for a role and level in MenaJobs salary data.
- Midpoint
- Halfway between the bottom and top of your range.
- Allowances
- Housing, transport and other fixed monthly payments on top of basic salary.
Mid-level bands: UAE vs Saudi Arabia
Monthly ranges for 3–6 years' experience, from the same data the checker uses.
| Role | UAE | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Accountant | AED 9,000–16,000 | SAR 8,000–14,000 |
| Software Engineer | AED 15,000–25,000 | SAR 15,000–25,000 |
| Registered Nurse | AED 8,000–14,000 | SAR 7,500–12,000 |
| Sales Manager | AED 15,000–25,000 | SAR 12,000–22,000 |
| Civil Engineer | AED 10,000–18,000 | SAR 9,500–16,000 |
| HR Manager | AED 12,000–22,000 | SAR 11,000–19,000 |
Each in local currency. See every level and country in the tool above.
What the band can't tell you
- Bands are market guides, not offers. Sector, company size, nationality mix and allowances move real pay.
- Our data covers 50 roles. For niche or very senior roles, treat the nearest role as a rough guide.
- Salaries for nationals can differ — in the UAE, for example, Emirati pay must meet the minimum for Emiratisation counting.
Put the range to work
Write the ad with the job ad template, then confirm the package in writing with the offer letter generator. Want the full picture for a role? Browse our salary guides.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the salary data come from?
From MenaJobs' own salary guides for 50 common roles in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman — the same data behind our /salary pages and the estimated salaries on job pages. Each guide gives monthly ranges in local currency for entry, mid, senior and executive levels. If we don't have a band for a role, level or country, the tool says so instead of guessing.
Should I put the salary range in my job ad?
Yes, if you can. Gulf candidates compare packages line by line, and ads with a number attract applicants who fit the budget instead of people who'll turn the offer down. A monthly range with the main allowances ('AED 12,000–15,000 a month + housing') is the clearest format.
How wide should a salary range be?
Roughly 15–30% from bottom to top, e.g. AED 12,000–15,000. A range where the top is more than 1.5× the bottom looks like you haven't decided the level, and candidates anchor on the top figure. The checker flags ranges that wide.
Are the ranges basic salary or total package?
Our salary guides give one monthly pay range per level; they don't split basic salary from allowances. Housing, transport and other allowances vary a lot between employers, so compare like with like — and say in your ad exactly what your figure includes.
What if my role isn't in the list?
Pick the closest role — for example Accountant for a payroll accountant, or Project Engineer for a project coordinator in construction — and adjust for the specialism. We cover 50 roles today and add more as our salary guides grow.
Is my salary range saved or shared?
No. The comparison runs in your browser and nothing you type is sent to us unless you click 'Post it free', which copies the range into the post-a-job form for you to review.
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