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JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER

A JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi, UAE with 7 recent postings.

In brief

A JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER in the GCC region requires safety, iso, hse, communication. A JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. 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.

JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER — Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates18,500 AED32,000 AED49,500 AED68,500 AED
Saudi Arabia17,500 SAR30,500 SAR47,000 SAR65,500 SAR
Qatar19,500 QAR33,500 QAR51,500 QAR71,500 QAR
Kuwait1,500 KWD2,600 KWD4,050 KWD5,600 KWD
Oman1,700 OMR2,900 OMR4,500 OMR6,250 OMR
Bahrain1,600 BHD2,750 BHD4,250 BHD5,900 BHD
Salary breakdown

How JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER 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
High
roles open now
Remote share
44%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)27,000
Scale-up (50–500)32,000
Enterprise (500+)41,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
39,000
02Cloud & SaaS
35,500
03E-commerce
32,000
04Government tech
30,000
05Telecom
27,500

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

Required skills

safetyisohsecommunication

Top hiring companies

  • Eni
  • STAR SERVICES LLC
  • Aramco
  • Aramco Gulf Operations Company

Active markets

  • saudi
  • uae
What a JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER does
  • 01

    Minimum Requirements

  • 02

    Work Location and Work Schedule

  • 03

    To be specified in Job offer

  • 04

    performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

  • 05

    At Aramco, our people work on truly world

  • 06

    We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector

  • 07

    specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs

  • 08

    one of the largest in the world.

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

  • What is the average JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER 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 JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for JUNIOR DRILLING ENGINEER 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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