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Information Security Compliance Analyst

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi with 2 recent postings.

In brief

An Information Security Compliance Analyst in the GCC region requires Excel, communication, leadership, data analysis, cloud. Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. 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.

Information Security Compliance AnalystMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates18,500 AED31,500 AED49,000 AED68,000 AED
Saudi Arabia17,500 SAR30,000 SAR47,000 SAR65,000 SAR
Qatar19,000 QAR33,000 QAR51,000 QAR71,000 QAR
Kuwait1,500 KWD2,600 KWD4,000 KWD5,550 KWD
Oman1,650 OMR2,900 OMR4,450 OMR6,200 OMR
Bahrain1,600 BHD2,750 BHD4,250 BHD5,850 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Information Security Compliance Analyst 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
+11%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
High
roles open now
Remote share
35%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)26,500
Scale-up (50–500)31,500
Enterprise (500+)41,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
38,500
02Cloud & SaaS
35,000
03E-commerce
31,500
04Government tech
29,500
05Telecom
27,000

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

Top hiring companies

  • Stellar Hunters

Active markets

  • saudi
What a Information Security Compliance Analyst does
  • 01

    We are seeking a detail

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    oriented and strategically minded

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    Information Security Compliance Analyst

  • 04

    on compliance experience, strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to communicate technical requirements to non

  • 05

    technical audiences.

  • 06

    Key Responsibilities for Information Security Compliance Analyst

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    Implement, maintain, and monitor information security compliance programs and control frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, PCI

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    DSS, HIPAA) to ensure ongoing alignment with regulatory, contractual, and business requirements.

Country
Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions
  • What is the average Information Security Compliance Analyst salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Information Security Compliance Analyst 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 Information Security Compliance Analyst salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Information Security Compliance Analyst 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.