Salary Index / Emiratisation
Q1 2026 · n = 78 placements

Emiratisation Salaries UAE

Monthly AED base salary ranges for emiratisation roles across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the UAE free zones. Aggregate median across all listed roles: AED 28,333/mo.

RoleExperienceEmirateMinMedianMaxCommission / Notes
HR Business Partner (Emirati)Mid (3-5 yr)Abu Dhabi25,00035,00050,000Nafis top-up eligible
Government Relations Officer (Emirati)Mid (3-5 yr)Dubai22,00030,00042,000
Emirati Graduate (Any function)Entry (0-1 yr)Dubai15,00020,00028,000Nafis: up to AED 8k/mo top-up for eligible roles

Methodology: Ranges derived from TalentZilla® placement offers and screened candidate expectations, supplemented by public job postings on DIFC, ADGM and MOHRE-registered employers. Sample size shown per row. Data reflects base salary only; add commission, allowances and Nafis top-ups where noted.

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