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Dubai Salary Index 2026

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Medical and aesthetic

RoleLevelAED / month
GP DoctorEntry GP15,000 - 20,000
GP DoctorExperienced GP22,000 - 28,000
GP DoctorSenior / with patient base30,000+
Aesthetic DoctorEntry15,000 - 18,000
Aesthetic DoctorExperienced20,000 - 25,000
Aesthetic DoctorSenior30,000+
CosmetologistEsthetician / beauty cosmetologist5,000 - 9,000 + commission
CosmetologistAesthetic physician (DHA)22,000 - 35,000 + commission
CosmetologistSenior aesthetic physician35,000 - 50,000+
Botox InjectorNurse injector (DHA RN)12,000 - 20,000
Botox InjectorAesthetic physician / GP injector22,000 - 35,000
Botox InjectorSenior injector with own patient base35,000 - 50,000+
DermatologistSpecialist dermatologist35,000 - 50,000
DermatologistConsultant dermatologist55,000 - 80,000+
DermatologistDermatologist with own patient basefixed plus revenue share
Plastic SurgeonSpecialist plastic surgeon60,000 - 90,000
Plastic SurgeonConsultant plastic surgeon90,000 - 150,000+
Plastic SurgeonSurgeon with own patient basefixed plus revenue share
GynecologistSpecialist gynecologist35,000 - 55,000
GynecologistConsultant gynecologist55,000 - 80,000+
GynecologistWith own patient basefixed plus revenue share
PediatricianSpecialist pediatrician30,000 - 45,000
PediatricianConsultant pediatrician45,000 - 65,000+
PediatricianWith own patient basefixed plus revenue share
DentistGeneral dentist15,000 - 25,000 or commission
DentistSpecialist (ortho, implants, endo)30,000 - 50,000+
DentistDental assistant / hygienist5,000 - 9,000
NurseRegistered nurse (clinic)7,000 - 12,000
NurseAesthetic or specialised nurse12,000 - 18,000
NurseNurse manager / head nurse18,000 - 25,000
Dental AssistantDental assistant4,500 - 7,000
Dental AssistantExperienced / specialist assistant7,000 - 9,000
Dental AssistantDental hygienist9,000 - 14,000
PhysiotherapistPhysiotherapist10,000 - 16,000
PhysiotherapistSenior physiotherapist16,000 - 22,000
PhysiotherapistLead / clinic head22,000 - 30,000
PsychologistCounselling psychologist12,000 - 20,000
PsychologistClinical psychologist18,000 - 30,000
PsychologistSenior / lead psychologist30,000 - 40,000
NutritionistNutritionist / dietitian10,000 - 15,000
NutritionistSenior clinical dietitian15,000 - 22,000
NutritionistHead of nutrition22,000 - 30,000
Laser TechnicianLaser technician6,000 - 9,000 + commission
Laser TechnicianLaser therapist / laser nurse9,000 - 14,000 + commission
Laser TechnicianSenior / lead laser specialist14,000 - 18,000

Beauty

RoleLevelAED / month
Nail TechnicianEntry3,000 - 4,000
Nail TechnicianExperienced4,500 - 5,500
Nail TechnicianSenior6,500+
Hair StylistEntry4,000 - 5,500
Hair StylistExperienced6,000 - 7,500
Hair StylistSenior9,000+
Hair ColoristHair colorist5,000 - 8,000 + commission
Hair ColoristSenior colorist8,000 - 12,000 + commission
Hair ColoristColor director / educator12,000 - 18,000
BarberBarber3,500 - 6,000 + commission
BarberSenior barber6,000 - 9,000 + commission
BarberHead barber / educator9,000 - 12,000
Lash & Brow TechnicianLash technician4,000 - 6,000 + commission
Lash & Brow TechnicianSenior lash and brow artist6,000 - 9,000 + commission
Lash & Brow TechnicianLead artist / trainer9,000 - 12,000
Makeup ArtistSalon makeup artist4,000 - 7,000 + commission
Makeup ArtistSenior / bridal makeup artist8,000 - 12,000 + commission
Makeup ArtistBrand or lead artist12,000 - 18,000
Permanent Makeup ArtistPMU artist5,000 - 8,000 + commission
Permanent Makeup ArtistSenior PMU artist8,000 - 12,000 + commission
Permanent Makeup ArtistTop artist / trainerrevenue share 30 - 50%
EstheticianEntry4,000 - 5,500
EstheticianExperienced6,000 - 7,500
EstheticianSenior9,000+
Massage TherapistEntry3,500 - 4,500
Massage TherapistExperienced5,000 - 6,000
Massage TherapistSenior7,000+
Spa TherapistSpa therapist3,000 - 5,000 + commission
Spa TherapistSenior therapist5,000 - 8,000 + commission
Spa TherapistSpa supervisor / manager10,000 - 20,000

Front office and management

RoleLevelAED / month
Salon AdministratorEntry3,500 - 4,000
Salon AdministratorExperienced4,500 - 5,500
Salon AdministratorSenior6,000+
Clinic ReceptionistReceptionist / front desk4,500 - 7,000
Clinic ReceptionistSenior receptionist with insurance experience7,000 - 10,000
Clinic ReceptionistFront office manager10,000 - 15,000
Patient CoordinatorPatient coordinator6,000 - 10,000 + bonus
Patient CoordinatorSenior / medical tourism coordinator10,000 - 15,000 + bonus
Patient CoordinatorPatient relations manager15,000 - 22,000
Medical Insurance OfficerInsurance officer6,000 - 10,000
Medical Insurance OfficerMedical coder8,000 - 14,000
Medical Insurance OfficerRevenue cycle manager15,000 - 25,000
Salon ManagerEntry8,000 - 10,000
Salon ManagerExperienced12,000 - 15,000
Salon ManagerSenior18,000+
Clinic ManagerEntry12,000 - 15,000
Clinic ManagerExperienced18,000 - 22,000
Clinic ManagerSenior28,000+

Household and private staff

RoleLevelAED / month
NannyNanny / housekeeper-nanny, live-in3,000 - 5,000 + accommodation
NannyProfessional nanny, English-speaking5,000 - 8,000
NannyGoverness / tutor-nanny10,000 - 18,000
HousekeeperHousemaid, live-in2,500 - 4,000 + accommodation
HousekeeperExperienced villa housekeeper4,000 - 6,000
HousekeeperHead housekeeper6,000 - 9,000
Private DriverFamily driver3,000 - 5,000
Private DriverExperienced private driver5,000 - 7,000
Private DriverVIP / executive chauffeur7,000 - 10,000
Private ChefPrivate chef8,000 - 15,000
Private ChefSenior private chef15,000 - 25,000
Private ChefChef for UHNW family or yacht25,000+
Yacht CrewDeckhand4,000 - 6,000
Yacht CrewStewardess / steward5,000 - 8,000
Yacht CrewCaptain15,000 - 35,000
Personal AssistantEntry5,000 - 7,000
Personal AssistantExperienced8,000 - 10,000
Personal AssistantSenior12,000+

Business and office

RoleLevelAED / month
Sales ExecutiveSales executive6,000 - 10,000 + commission
Sales ExecutiveSenior / key account manager12,000 - 20,000 + commission
Sales ExecutiveSales manager20,000 - 35,000 + bonus
Business Development ManagerBusiness development manager15,000 - 25,000 + bonus
Business Development ManagerSenior BDM25,000 - 35,000 + bonus
Business Development ManagerHead of business development35,000 - 50,000 + bonus
Real Estate AgentAgent, commission only50 - 70% commission split
Real Estate AgentAgent with basic salary3,000 - 7,000 + commission
Real Estate AgentTeam leader / sales manager10,000 - 25,000 + override
AccountantAccountant7,000 - 12,000
AccountantSenior accountant12,000 - 18,000
AccountantFinance manager20,000 - 35,000
Marketing ManagerSMM specialist6,000 - 10,000
Marketing ManagerMarketing manager15,000 - 25,000
Marketing ManagerHead of marketing25,000 - 40,000
HR ManagerHR officer / generalist8,000 - 14,000
HR ManagerHR manager15,000 - 25,000
HR ManagerHead of HR25,000 - 40,000
PRO OfficerPRO officer5,000 - 8,000
PRO OfficerSenior PRO8,000 - 13,000
PRO OfficerGovernment relations manager15,000 - 25,000
Executive AssistantOffice manager8,000 - 14,000
Executive AssistantExecutive assistant12,000 - 20,000
Executive AssistantEA to C-level / UHNW family20,000 - 30,000
Customer Service AgentCustomer service agent4,000 - 6,500
Customer Service AgentSenior agent / team lead6,500 - 10,000
Customer Service AgentCustomer service manager12,000 - 20,000

How to read this index

Market estimates for Dubai in 2026, based on our searches and candidate expectations. Commission, housing and transport change the full package; ask us for a range for your role.

FAQ

How much do doctors earn in Dubai?

From about 15,000 AED per month for an entry GP to 90,000 - 150,000 AED and more for a consultant plastic surgeon; see the table by specialty.

How much do beauty masters earn in Dubai?

Most beauty masters earn a basic of about 3,500 - 8,000 AED plus commission; senior and lead artists more.

How often is the index updated?

Every quarter.

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