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Social Media & Community Manager

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi, UAE with 7 recent postings.

In brief

A Social Media & Community Manager in the GCC region requires Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Critical Thinking. Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. 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.

Social Media & Community ManagerMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates11,500 AED20,000 AED31,000 AED43,000 AED
Saudi Arabia11,000 SAR19,000 SAR29,500 SAR41,000 SAR
Qatar12,000 QAR21,000 QAR32,500 QAR45,000 QAR
Kuwait950 KWD1,650 KWD2,550 KWD3,550 KWD
Oman1,050 OMR1,800 OMR2,850 OMR3,900 OMR
Bahrain1,000 BHD1,750 BHD2,700 BHD3,750 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Social Media & Community Manager 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
+7%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Low
roles open now
Remote share
31%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)17,000
Scale-up (50–500)20,000
Enterprise (500+)26,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
24,500
02Cloud & SaaS
22,000
03E-commerce
20,000
04Government tech
18,500
05Telecom
17,000

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

Top hiring companies

  • Tahaluf
  • LMTD
  • VML
  • Infocus
  • FIX Dessert Chocolatier
  • FerriFirenze S.R.L.

Active markets

  • qatar
  • saudi
  • uae
What a Social Media & Community Manager does
  • 01

    Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.

  • 02

    Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.

  • 03

    Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.

  • 04

    Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.

  • 05

    Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals.

  • 06

    Provide direct service and support to individuals or clients, such as handling a referral for child advocacy issues, conducting a needs evaluation, or resolving complaints.

  • 07

    Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.

  • 08

    Recruit, interview, and hire or sign up volunteers and staff.

Country
Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions
  • What is the average Social Media & Community Manager salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Social Media & Community Manager 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 Social Media & Community Manager salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Social Media & Community Manager 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.