Commercial Manager
Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar with 23 recent postings.
A Commercial Manager in the GCC region requires negotiation, compliance, communication, Excel, leadership. Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. 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 | 13,000 AED | 22,500 AED | 35,000 AED | 48,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,500 SAR | 21,500 SAR | 33,500 SAR | 46,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 13,500 QAR | 23,500 QAR | 36,500 QAR | 51,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,100 KWD | 1,850 KWD | 2,850 KWD | 4,000 KWD |
| Oman | 1,200 OMR | 2,050 OMR | 3,200 OMR | 4,450 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,150 BHD | 1,950 BHD | 3,050 BHD | 4,200 BHD |
How Commercial Manager 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.
Top hiring companies
- Linum Consult
- Big Fish Recruitment
- UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company
- Al-Futtaim
- Ajlan & Bros Holding
- Red Sea Global
Active markets
- bahrain
- kuwait
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
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Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
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Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, tap intoes, or gauges.
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Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
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Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
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Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
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Supervise or train other divers, including hobby divers.
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Inspect the condition of underwater steel or wood structures.
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Inspect and test docks, ships, buoyage systems, plant intakes or outflows, or underwater pipelines, cables, or sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
What is the average Commercial Manager salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Commercial Manager 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 Commercial Manager salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Commercial Manager 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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