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Software engineer salaries in Dubai

AED 388,044

-17% Compared to the average salary in the UAE AED 464,796.

Lowest

AED 244,512

Highest

AED 619,416

AED 32,337

-17% Compared to the average salary in the UAE AED 38,733.

Lowest

AED 20,376

Highest

AED 51,618

AED 8,084

-17% Compared to the average salary in the UAE AED 9,683.

Lowest

AED 5,094

Highest

AED 12,904

AED 1,617

-17% Compared to the average salary in the UAE AED 1,937.

Lowest

AED 1,019

Highest

AED 2,581

AED 202.11

-17% Compared to the average salary in the UAE AED 242.08.

Lowest

AED 127.35

Highest

AED 322.61

How much does a Software engineer make in Dubai?

If we look at the Software engineer salary statistics in UAE as of November 4, 2026, the represented employee makes AED 388,044; to be more precise pay rate is AED 32,337 per month, AED 8,084 per week, or AED 202.11 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 244,512, and the highest rate is AED 619,416.

Top 10 salaries for related jobs in Dubai

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Top 2 paying locations for Software engineer in UAE

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AED 912K /yearly
AED 683K - AED 912K
+96%
medal
AED 351K /yearly
AED 321K - AED 365K
-24%

Average Salary for Software engineer Per Region

AED 912K /Yearly
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Top 10 salaries for related jobs in Dubai

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AED 35.7K /Monthly
AED 20.2K /Monthly
AED 23K /Monthly
AED 12K /Monthly
AED 20.2K /Monthly
AED 14.1K /Monthly
AED 20K /Monthly

Top 2 paying locations for Software engineer in UAE

medal
AED 76K /monthly
AED 56.9K - AED 76K
+96%
medal
AED 29.3K /monthly
AED 26.8K - AED 30.4K
-24%

Average Salary for Software engineer Per Region

AED 76K /Monthly
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Top 10 salaries for related jobs in Dubai

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AED 8,936 /Weekly
AED 5,742 /Weekly
AED 3,000 /Weekly
AED 5,050 /Weekly
AED 3,523 /Weekly
AED 5,000 /Weekly

Top 2 paying locations for Software engineer in UAE

medal
AED 19,008 /weekly
AED 14,228 - AED 19,008
+96%
medal
AED 7,314 /weekly
AED 6,694 - AED 7,596
-24%

Average Salary for Software engineer Per Region

AED 19,008 /Weekly
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Top 10 salaries for related jobs in Dubai

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Salary

Top 2 paying locations for Software engineer in UAE

medal
AED 3,802 /daily
AED 2,846 - AED 3,802
+96%
medal
AED 1,463 /daily
AED 1,339 - AED 1,519
-24%

Average Salary for Software engineer Per Region

AED 3,802 /Daily
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Top 10 salaries for related jobs in Dubai

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Salary
AED 112.29 /Hourly
AED 223.41 /Hourly
AED 126.24 /Hourly
AED 143.55 /Hourly
AED 75 /Hourly
AED 126.24 /Hourly
AED 88.08 /Hourly
AED 125 /Hourly

Top 2 paying locations for Software engineer in UAE

medal
AED 475.2 /hourly
AED 355.71 - AED 475.2
+96%
medal
AED 182.86 /hourly
AED 167.35 - AED 189.89
-24%

Average Salary for Software engineer Per Region

AED 475.2 /Hourly
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Software engineer salaries in Dubai FAQs

What is the highest salary for a Software engineer in Dubai?

The highest pay for a Software engineer in Dubai depends on a lot of factors. According to our research, this type of specialists in Dubai can make up to AED 619,416 per year.

What is the lowest salary for a Software engineer in Dubai?

According to our research, the minimum salary for this position in Dubai is AED 20,376. Salaries vary based on years of experience and education level.

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

The average monthly income for this position in Dubai varies based on experience, qualifications, and other factors. Anyway, you can expect to earn around AED 32,337 per month.

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

On average, these specialists in Dubai earn around AED 202.11 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 Dubai. If you want to find a high-paying job, the top 3 states with the highest wages for the profession are Remote; Abu Dhabi.

Where are these data were taken?

To compile up-to-date statistical information, we researched 69 actual salaries and real wages nationwide. In addition, there are 8137 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.