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Mechanical / Electrical Engineer

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi with 2 recent postings.

In brief

A Mechanical / Electrical Engineer in the GCC region requires Excel, AutoCAD, revit, communication, project management. Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. 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.

Mechanical / Electrical Engineer — Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates14,000 AED24,000 AED37,500 AED52,000 AED
Saudi Arabia13,500 SAR23,000 SAR36,000 SAR49,500 SAR
Qatar14,500 QAR25,500 QAR39,000 QAR54,500 QAR
Kuwait1,150 KWD2,000 KWD3,050 KWD4,250 KWD
Oman1,300 OMR2,200 OMR3,400 OMR4,750 OMR
Bahrain1,200 BHD2,100 BHD3,250 BHD4,500 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Mechanical / Electrical 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
+8%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
25%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)20,000
Scale-up (50–500)24,000
Enterprise (500+)31,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
29,500
02Cloud & SaaS
26,500
03E-commerce
24,000
04Government tech
22,500
05Telecom
20,500

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

Required skills

excelautocadrevitcommunicationproject managementhvacReading ComprehensionActive Listening

Top hiring companies

  • Solaiman A. ElKhereiji (SAK) Engineering Consultant Company
  • JASARA PMC

Active markets

  • saudi
What a Mechanical / Electrical Engineer does
  • 01

    JASARA PMC is in search of a talented and experienced Senior Mechanical and Electrical Engineer to join our vibrant team. In this dual

  • 02

    Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

  • 03

    A minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical and electrical engineering, with a preference for infrastructure projects.

  • 04

    Strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, power distribution, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

  • 05

    Experience in the design and management of multidisciplinary engineering projects.

  • 06

    Proficiency in relevant engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, and other simulation tools).

  • 07

    solving skills and the ability to think critically.

  • 08

    Excellent communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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

  • What is the average Mechanical / Electrical Engineer salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Mechanical / Electrical 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 Mechanical / Electrical Engineer salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Mechanical / Electrical 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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