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Software engineer salaries in Abu Dhabi

AED 362,736

-25% Compared to the average salary in the UAE AED 482,904.

Lowest

AED 335,076

Highest

AED 375,276

AED 30,228

-25% Compared to the average salary in the UAE AED 40,242.

Lowest

AED 27,923

Highest

AED 31,273

AED 7,557

-25% Compared to the average salary in the UAE AED 10,060.

Lowest

AED 6,981

Highest

AED 7,818

AED 1,511

-25% Compared to the average salary in the UAE AED 2,012.

Lowest

AED 1,396

Highest

AED 1,564

AED 188.93

-25% Compared to the average salary in the UAE AED 251.51.

Lowest

AED 174.52

Highest

AED 195.46

How much does a Software engineer make in Abu Dhabi?

If we look at the Software engineer salary statistics in UAE as of November 11, 2026, the represented employee makes AED 362,736; to be more precise pay rate is AED 30,228 per month, AED 7,557 per week, or AED 188.93 per hour. We have researched the job market for this profession in detail and derived average values. Salary rates can vary depending on where you are employed. In deriving an average wage, the lowest annual salary is AED 335,076, and the highest rate is AED 375,276.

Top 10 salaries for related jobs in Abu Dhabi

Job title
Salary
AED 250K /Yearly
AED 157K /Yearly
AED 268K /Yearly
AED 222K /Yearly
AED 240K /Yearly

Top 2 paying locations for Software engineer in UAE

medal
AED 905K /yearly
AED 654K - AED 905K
+87%
medal
AED 393K /yearly
AED 251K - AED 621K
-19%

Average Salary for Software engineer Per Region

AED 905K /Yearly
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Top 10 salaries for related jobs in Abu Dhabi

Job title
Salary
AED 16.3K /Monthly
AED 44.2K /Monthly
AED 11.5K /Monthly
AED 20.9K /Monthly
AED 13.1K /Monthly
AED 17.9K /Monthly
AED 22.3K /Monthly
AED 18.5K /Monthly
AED 20K /Monthly

Top 2 paying locations for Software engineer in UAE

medal
AED 75.4K /monthly
AED 54.5K - AED 75.4K
+87%
medal
AED 32.7K /monthly
AED 20.9K - AED 51.7K
-19%

Average Salary for Software engineer Per Region

AED 75.4K /Monthly
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Top 10 salaries for related jobs in Abu Dhabi

Job title
Salary
AED 11,045 /Weekly
AED 5,212 /Weekly
AED 3,272 /Weekly
AED 4,470 /Weekly
AED 5,575 /Weekly
AED 4,619 /Weekly
AED 7,500 /Weekly
AED 5,000 /Weekly

Top 2 paying locations for Software engineer in UAE

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AED 18,852 /weekly
AED 13,631 - AED 18,852
+87%
medal
AED 8,183 /weekly
AED 5,236 - AED 12,934
-19%

Average Salary for Software engineer Per Region

AED 18,852 /Weekly
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Top 10 salaries for related jobs in Abu Dhabi

Job title
Salary

Top 2 paying locations for Software engineer in UAE

medal
AED 3,770 /daily
AED 2,726 - AED 3,770
+87%
medal
AED 1,637 /daily
AED 1,047 - AED 2,587
-19%

Average Salary for Software engineer Per Region

AED 3,770 /Daily
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Top 10 salaries for related jobs in Abu Dhabi

Job title
Salary
AED 102.12 /Hourly
AED 276.13 /Hourly
AED 130.31 /Hourly
AED 81.81 /Hourly
AED 111.76 /Hourly
AED 139.37 /Hourly
AED 115.47 /Hourly
AED 187.5 /Hourly
AED 125 /Hourly

Top 2 paying locations for Software engineer in UAE

medal
AED 471.31 /hourly
AED 340.78 - AED 471.31
+87%
medal
AED 204.58 /hourly
AED 130.89 - AED 323.36
-19%

Average Salary for Software engineer Per Region

AED 471.31 /Hourly
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Software engineer salaries in Abu Dhabi FAQs

What is the highest salary for a Software engineer in Abu Dhabi?

The highest pay for a Software engineer in Abu Dhabi depends on a lot of factors. According to our research, this type of specialists in Abu Dhabi can make up to AED 375,276 per year.

What is the lowest salary for a Software engineer in Abu Dhabi?

According to our research, the minimum salary for this position in Abu Dhabi is AED 27,923. Salaries vary based on years of experience and education level.

How much money can I make as a Software engineer per month in Abu Dhabi?

The average monthly income for this position in Abu Dhabi varies based on experience, qualifications, and other factors. Anyway, you can expect to earn around AED 30,228 per month.

How much money can I make as a Software engineer per hour in Abu Dhabi?

On average, these specialists in Abu Dhabi earn around AED 188.93 per hour. However, this number varies depending on the specific experience and skillset of the Software engineer.

What are the best locations for Software engineer jobs?

The list of the best states with the highest salaries includes Abu Dhabi. If you want to find a high-paying job, the top 3 states with the highest wages for the profession are Remote; Dubai.

Where are these data were taken?

To compile up-to-date statistical information, we researched 14 actual salaries and real wages nationwide. In addition, there are 7737 existing jobs on Jooble. Salary estimates were compiled up-to-date and as detailed as possible data on salary levels derived from the current job postings.

* Please note that all salary figures are approximate based upon third party submissions to Jooble including external links, websites, and services. The minimum wage may differ by industry.