| Role | Experience | Emirate | Min | Median | Max | Commission / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Engineering | Executive | Dubai | 55,000 | 75,000 | 110,000 | Equity common at Series A+ |
| Senior Software Engineer | Senior (6-10 yr) | Dubai | 30,000 | 40,000 | 55,000 | — |
| Product Manager | Mid (3-5 yr) | Dubai | 22,000 | 30,000 | 42,000 | Annual bonus 10-20% |
| Full-Stack Engineer | Mid (3-5 yr) | Dubai | 18,000 | 25,000 | 35,000 | Occasional equity in startups |
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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