HR Coordinator
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar with 15 recent postings.
An HR Coordinator in the GCC region requires communication, Excel, ERP, AWS, compliance. Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization. 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 HR Coordinator 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
- Vistas Global
- Domo Ventures W.L.L.
- TASC Outsourcing
- St. Regis
- City Construction General Contracting
- Quest Restaurants Management LLC
Active markets
- bahrain
- kuwait
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
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as requested by Supervisors. PREFERRED
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functional teams to deliver HR projects and initiatives
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Recruitment and Onboarding:
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Lead the recruitment process for the client, including posting job ads, screening resumes, scheduling interviews.
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Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires at the client's company, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed and orientation sessions are scheduled.
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Prepare and update job descriptions as needed for the client.
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Employee Records and Administration:
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Maintain accurate and up
What is the average HR Coordinator salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level HR Coordinator 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 HR Coordinator salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for HR Coordinator 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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