Director of Engineering
Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman with 14 recent postings.
A Director of Engineering in the GCC region requires communication, leadership, analytical, safety, Excel. Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions. 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 | 14,500 AED | 25,000 AED | 39,000 AED | 54,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 14,000 SAR | 24,000 SAR | 37,000 SAR | 51,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 15,000 QAR | 26,000 QAR | 40,500 QAR | 56,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,200 KWD | 2,050 KWD | 3,200 KWD | 4,400 KWD |
| Oman | 1,300 OMR | 2,300 OMR | 3,550 OMR | 4,900 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,250 BHD | 2,150 BHD | 3,350 BHD | 4,650 BHD |
How Director of Engineering 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
- Fuse Energy
- Keyrock
- Larsen & Toubro
- HungerStation | هنقرستيشن
- Worley
- Rose Rayhaan by Rotana
Active markets
- bahrain
- kuwait
- oman
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
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Advise the General Manager and the Corporate Vice President
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What is the average Director of Engineering salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Director of Engineering 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 Director of Engineering salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Director of Engineering 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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