Top Jobs With Salaries in UAE for 2025

If you’re planning to job hunt in the UAE next year, be prepared for a more competitive market in 2025, according to a new salary guide.

In its latest salary guide, released on November 5, Robert Half, an international HR consulting firm, reported that over two-thirds of surveyed employees are considering a job change next year. However, an influx of expat talent is expected to heighten competition.

The guide details annual salary ranges across key sectors and offers job-hunting tips. Here’s a sector-wise summary:

1. Finance and Accounting

• Top Jobs: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager ($98,000 – $138,000), Tax Manager ($96,000 – $131,000)
• Key Skills: ERP, bilingual (Arabic/English), corporate tax experience
• Certifications: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CTA
• Top Industries: Manufacturing, Retail, Real Estate, Utilities/Renewable Energy

2. Information Technology (IT)

• Top Jobs: Product Manager ($81,600 – $114,250), Software Engineering Manager ($92,000 – $169,000)
• Key Skills: Programming (Python, Rust, Go), UI/UX, stakeholder management
• Certifications: AWS, CISM, Prince2, ISO27001
• Top Industries: Financial Services, E-commerce, Manufacturing, Energy

3. Legal

• Top Jobs: Legal Counsel (3-5 years: $85,000 – $125,000; 6-9 years: $150,000 – $192,000), Head of Legal ($262,000 – $406,250)
• Key Skills: IPO/M&A experience, real estate/Islamic finance expertise, multilingual abilities
• Certifications: US/UK Solicitor, LPC, LLB/LLM
• Top Industries: Renewable Energy, Construction, Asset Management, Manufacturing

4. Human Resources (HR)

• Top Jobs: HR Generalist ($31,250 – $66,250), Head of HR ($175,000 – $316,000)
• Key Skills: Transformation and restructuring experience, data analytics
• Certifications: CIPD, HR Management, LLM in Employment Law
• Top Industries: Financial Services, FMCG, Tech, Renewable Energy

5. Financial Services

• Top Jobs: Compliance Manager ($140,000 – $215,000), Quantitative Traders ($220,000 – $330,000)
• Key Skills: Knowledge of Dubai’s regulatory landscape, stakeholder management
• Certifications: ACAMS, CISI, ACA, ACCA
• Top Industries: Private Equity, Asset Management, Government Funds, Brokerage