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Data Entry Operator

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Kuwait, UAE with 15 recent postings.

In brief

A Data Entry Operator in the GCC region requires iso, Excel, PowerPoint, word, outlook. Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary across the GCC

Salary across the GCC

Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.

Data Entry Operator — Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates11,500 AED20,000 AED31,500 AED43,500 AED
Saudi Arabia11,000 SAR19,500 SAR30,000 SAR41,500 SAR
Qatar12,000 QAR21,000 QAR32,500 QAR45,500 QAR
Kuwait950 KWD1,650 KWD2,550 KWD3,550 KWD
Oman1,050 OMR1,850 OMR2,850 OMR3,950 OMR
Bahrain1,000 BHD1,750 BHD2,700 BHD3,750 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Data Entry Operator 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

Market signals
500
postings & surveys
Year-over-year
+6%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Low
roles open now
Remote share
37%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)17,000
Scale-up (50–500)20,000
Enterprise (500+)26,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
24,500
02Cloud & SaaS
22,000
03E-commerce
20,000
04Government tech
18,500
05Telecom
17,000

Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.

Required skills

isoexcelpowerpointwordoutlookarabicenglisherp

Top hiring companies

  • IIQAF
  • NMC Healthcare
  • Hira Industries
  • Element Materials Technology
  • Resource International Hardware Trading LLC
  • ROYAL FURNITURE GROUP LLC

Active markets

  • kuwait
  • uae
What a Data Entry Operator does
  • 01

    Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.

  • 02

    Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.

  • 03

    Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.

  • 04

    Store completed documents in appropriate locations.

  • 05

    Select materials needed to complete work assignments.

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Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions

  • What is the average Data Entry Operator salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Data Entry Operator 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 Data Entry Operator salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Data Entry Operator 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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