Dubai Salary Negotiator — Understand Your Package
Negotiate your Dubai compensation package effectively. Compare net take-home pay between Dubai (0% income tax) and your home country.
Typical Package Components
- Base Salary — Monthly gross salary, typically paid in AED
- Housing Allowance — Usually 25-35% of base or a separate lump sum
- Transport Allowance — Car allowance (AED 1,500-3,000/month) or company car
- School Fees — Often covered for 1-3 children (AED 30,000-80,000/child/year)
- Annual Flights — Return tickets to home country for employee and family
- Health Insurance — Mandatory, usually includes family coverage
- Gratuity — End of service benefit: 21 days salary/year (first 5 years), 30 days after
Key Salary Ranges by Level
- Entry-level: AED 8,000-15,000/month
- Mid-level: AED 15,000-30,000/month
- Senior: AED 30,000-60,000/month
- Executive: AED 60,000-150,000+/month