Quality Assurance
Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Saudi with 2 recent postings.
A Quality Assurance in the GCC region requires SQL, communication, agile, jira, confluence. Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. 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 | 13,500 AED | 23,000 AED | 36,000 AED | 50,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,000 SAR | 22,000 SAR | 34,500 SAR | 47,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 14,000 QAR | 24,500 QAR | 37,500 QAR | 52,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,100 KWD | 1,900 KWD | 2,950 KWD | 4,100 KWD |
| Oman | 1,200 OMR | 2,100 OMR | 3,250 OMR | 4,550 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,150 BHD | 2,000 BHD | 3,100 BHD | 4,300 BHD |
How Quality Assurance 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
- Master-Works
- Domo Ventures W.L.L.
Active markets
- bahrain
- saudi
- 01
QA engineers in both manual and automation testing processes.
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Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements.
- 03
Conduct functional, regression, and database testing to ensure software quality.
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Design and implement automation testing frameworks using tools like Selenium and Appium.
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end testing process in alignment with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC).
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Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure a thorough understanding of requirements and acceptance criteria.
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Utilize JIRA for tracking defects, managing testing progress, and reporting on quality metrics.
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Perform database testing using SQL and conduct data validation.
What is the average Quality Assurance salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Quality Assurance 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 Quality Assurance salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Quality Assurance 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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