Administrative Assistant / Secretary
Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi with 2 recent postings.
An Administrative Assistant / Secretary in the GCC region requires Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Critical Thinking. Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 10,500 AED | 18,000 AED | 28,000 AED | 38,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,000 SAR | 17,000 SAR | 26,500 SAR | 37,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 11,000 QAR | 19,000 QAR | 29,000 QAR | 40,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 850 KWD | 1,450 KWD | 2,300 KWD | 3,150 KWD |
| Oman | 950 OMR | 1,650 OMR | 2,550 OMR | 3,500 OMR |
| Bahrain | 900 BHD | 1,550 BHD | 2,400 BHD | 3,350 BHD |
How Administrative Assistant / Secretary pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Center for National Health Insurance (CNHI)
- Euro Group Engineering Consultancy
Active markets
- saudi
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Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
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Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
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Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
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Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
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Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
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Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
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Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
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Receive and place telephone calls.
What is the average Administrative Assistant / Secretary salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Administrative Assistant / Secretary in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays Administrative Assistant / Secretary salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Administrative Assistant / Secretary salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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