Salary Index / Operations
Q1 2026 · n = 31 placements

Operations Salaries UAE

Monthly AED base salary ranges for operations roles across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the UAE free zones. Aggregate median across all listed roles: AED 49,000/mo.

RoleExperienceEmirateMinMedianMaxCommission / Notes
COO (SME)ExecutiveDubai50,00070,000100,000Equity in growth-stage cos
Operations ManagerMid (5+ yr)Dubai20,00028,00040,000

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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