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Social Studies Teacher

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi with 4 recent postings.

In brief

A Social Studies Teacher in the GCC region requires tax, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking. Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. 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 Studies Teacher — Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates10,500 AED18,000 AED28,000 AED38,500 AED
Saudi Arabia10,000 SAR17,000 SAR26,500 SAR37,000 SAR
Qatar11,000 QAR19,000 QAR29,000 QAR40,500 QAR
Kuwait850 KWD1,450 KWD2,300 KWD3,150 KWD
Oman950 OMR1,650 OMR2,550 OMR3,500 OMR
Bahrain900 BHD1,550 BHD2,400 BHD3,350 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Social Studies Teacher 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
+11%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Low
roles open now
Remote share
35%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)15,000
Scale-up (50–500)18,000
Enterprise (500+)23,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
22,000
02Cloud & SaaS
20,000
03E-commerce
18,000
04Government tech
16,500
05Telecom
15,500

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

Required skills

taxReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMathematicsScienceCritical Thinking

Top hiring companies

  • Atlas Teachers
  • ALKHALEEJ TRAINING & EDUCATION

Active markets

  • saudi
What a Social Studies Teacher does
  • 01

    Social Studies Teacher

  • 02

    Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.

  • 03

    Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

  • 04

    Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.

  • 05

    Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.

  • 06

    Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases, correcting any errors.

  • 07

    Develop and implement research quality control procedures.

  • 08

    Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.

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Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions

  • What is the average Social Studies Teacher salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Social Studies Teacher 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 Studies Teacher salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Social Studies Teacher 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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