Chief Financial Officer
Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman with 18 recent postings.
A Chief Financial Officer in the GCC region requires leadership, compliance, forecasting, accounting, ifrs. Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. 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 | 19,000 AED | 32,500 AED | 50,000 AED | 69,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 18,000 SAR | 31,000 SAR | 48,000 SAR | 66,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 19,500 QAR | 34,000 QAR | 52,500 QAR | 73,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,550 KWD | 2,650 KWD | 4,100 KWD | 5,700 KWD |
| Oman | 1,700 OMR | 2,950 OMR | 4,550 OMR | 6,350 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,600 BHD | 2,800 BHD | 4,350 BHD | 6,000 BHD |
How Chief Financial Officer 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
- SSC HR Solutions
- Apt Resources
- Avana Companies
- Global Business Solution and Business
- Brain Freeze Interior Decoration LLC
- S.K. Minerals & Additives Pvt Ltd
Active markets
- bahrain
- kuwait
- oman
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
- 01
Financial Strategy & Executive Leadership Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy to support growth, profitability, and sustainability Lead long
- 02
flow forecasting, and banking relationships Oversee treasury activities including trade finance, hedging, and foreign
- 03
exchange exposure Optimize capital structure to support growth and capital
- 04
investment programs Provide financial oversight on major supplier and long
- 05
term commercial contracts Risk Management & Governance Embed enterprise
- 06
protection regulations Leadership & Talent Development Lead and develop high
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Develop and execute the company's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with AVANA's mission and goals.
- 08
Oversee debt fund management, structuring, and performance optimization.
What is the average Chief Financial Officer salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Chief Financial Officer 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 Chief Financial Officer salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Chief Financial Officer 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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