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Network Engineer - Operations

Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi with 2 recent postings.

In brief

A Network Engineer - Operations in the GCC region requires ERP, iso, Excel, communication, analytical. Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning. 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.

Network Engineer - OperationsMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates15,500 AED26,500 AED41,000 AED57,000 AED
Saudi Arabia14,500 SAR25,000 SAR39,000 SAR54,000 SAR
Qatar16,000 QAR27,500 QAR43,000 QAR59,500 QAR
Kuwait1,250 KWD2,150 KWD3,350 KWD4,650 KWD
Oman1,400 OMR2,400 OMR3,700 OMR5,150 OMR
Bahrain1,300 BHD2,300 BHD3,550 BHD4,900 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Network Engineer - Operations 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
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
38%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)22,500
Scale-up (50–500)26,500
Enterprise (500+)34,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
32,500
02Cloud & SaaS
29,500
03E-commerce
26,500
04Government tech
24,500
05Telecom
23,000

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

Top hiring companies

  • Specialized Technical Services – STS

Active markets

  • saudi
What a Network Engineer - Operations does
  • 01

    on training for client teams. Required Technical Expertise Hands

  • 02

    Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise network systems to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and security.

  • 03

    Provide proactive maintenance and incident resolution to maintain network stability.

  • 04

    Collaborate with internal and client teams to resolve escalations and implement approved network changes.

  • 05

    Participate in network change control processes and support 24/7 operations as required.

  • 06

    Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, procedures, and operational activities.

  • 07

    Implementation & Upgrades

  • 08

    Install and configure new products, applying performance optimization and security best practices.

Country
Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions
  • What is the average Network Engineer - Operations salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Network Engineer - Operations 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 Network Engineer - Operations salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Network Engineer - Operations 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.