Drilling Engineer at Aramco Gulf Operations Company
Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi with 2 recent postings.
A Drilling Engineer at Aramco Gulf Operations Company in the GCC region requires Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Mathematics. Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning. 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 | 18,500 AED | 32,000 AED | 49,500 AED | 68,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 17,500 SAR | 30,500 SAR | 47,000 SAR | 65,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 19,500 QAR | 33,500 QAR | 51,500 QAR | 71,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,500 KWD | 2,600 KWD | 4,050 KWD | 5,600 KWD |
| Oman | 1,700 OMR | 2,900 OMR | 4,500 OMR | 6,250 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,600 BHD | 2,750 BHD | 4,250 BHD | 5,900 BHD |
How Drilling Engineer at Aramco Gulf Operations Company 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.
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Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- AlKhafji
Active markets
- saudi
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Drilling Engineer (3
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6 Yrs) at Aramco Gulf Operations Company
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29/01/2026 — As a Drilling Engineer with 3
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6 years of experience, you will analyze drilling data and recommend effective techniques for safe and ...
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Drilling Engineer (0
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3 Yrs) at Aramco Gulf Operations Company
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29/01/2026 — Drilling Engineer (0
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3 Yrs). Aramco Gulf Operations Company logo · Aramco Gulf Operations Company · AlKhafji· Saudi Arabia. 20 days ago 2026/02/ ...
What is the average Drilling Engineer at Aramco Gulf Operations Company salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Drilling Engineer at Aramco Gulf Operations Company 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 Drilling Engineer at Aramco Gulf Operations Company salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Drilling Engineer at Aramco Gulf Operations Company 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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