Conduct your own research
The best way to let you find out the information that you need is to let you conduct the research yourself. Below you will find a set of interactive questions that include different variables that you can change. This will allow you to segment our data on nationalities, countries and industries.
By using these questions you will be able to conduct bespoke analysis according to your needs - identifying the best paid industries in Saudi Arabia, for example, or how long employees in the UAE plan to stay in their present role...
By using these questions you will be able to conduct bespoke analysis according to your needs - identifying the best paid industries in Saudi Arabia, for example, or how long employees in the UAE plan to stay in their present role...
1. Why do people want to leave their job?
2. What is the biggest motivator in your career, by nationality?
3. What is the biggest motivator in your career, by annual salary range?
4. Who did best for pay rises last year?
5. Are we more likely to leave our jobs this year?
6. How well do people feel they are paid?
7. How long are people planning to stay in their present job?
8. What are the best paid industries?
9. What are the best paid jobs?
10. What are the best paid nationalities?
11. What was the average pay rise last year?
12. What was the average amount of money sent home by Middle East workers last year?
13. How long do people plan to spend in their current position, by nationality?
14. How long do people plan to spend in their current position, by industry?
15. How much of a annual salary increase would you need to change jobs?
Graphics Designer
Posted by shahzaman, swabi, pakistan on 19 November 2008 at 21:09 UAE time
thanks
Posted by shahzaman, swabi, pakistan on 19 November 2008 at 21:09 UAE time
thanks
How true is this..........??
Posted by Hazem, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 18 October 2008 at 12:12 UAE time
Well i have a comment to make on this statistic: it's just wrong. now maybe the statistic taken is right if u take into consideration that people are telling the truth, but trust me, i work in the recruitment domain, and i've been dealing with a lot of companies here that are facing problems with recruiting Saudi nationals. The fact is, a saudi, not taking into consideration the period he's been working for with his company, will leave his company for a small, negligeable raise on his salary. moreover, the commitment to their work is just rubbish!! closing their phones and not showing is a normal thing, coming to the office doing nothing is a routine as long as they're receiving their paycheck at the end of the month...
I REALLY ADVISE YOU TO INTERVIEW SOME COMPANY MANAGERS TO BACK UP THIS ISSUE.
thanks
Posted by Hazem, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 18 October 2008 at 12:12 UAE time
Well i have a comment to make on this statistic: it's just wrong. now maybe the statistic taken is right if u take into consideration that people are telling the truth, but trust me, i work in the recruitment domain, and i've been dealing with a lot of companies here that are facing problems with recruiting Saudi nationals. The fact is, a saudi, not taking into consideration the period he's been working for with his company, will leave his company for a small, negligeable raise on his salary. moreover, the commitment to their work is just rubbish!! closing their phones and not showing is a normal thing, coming to the office doing nothing is a routine as long as they're receiving their paycheck at the end of the month...
I REALLY ADVISE YOU TO INTERVIEW SOME COMPANY MANAGERS TO BACK UP THIS ISSUE.
thanks
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Salary Survey
Posted by murali, Nizwa, Oman on 8 October 2008 at 10:39 UAE time
Indeed the salary survey is an eye opener.Thanks
Posted by murali, Nizwa, Oman on 8 October 2008 at 10:39 UAE time
Indeed the salary survey is an eye opener.Thanks
Salary Survey
Posted by Ross, Manila, Philippines on 22 September 2008 at 13:47 UAE time
It is very helpful indeed.
Posted by Ross, Manila, Philippines on 22 September 2008 at 13:47 UAE time
It is very helpful indeed.
Very very good web site.
Posted by Mohammad, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 22 September 2008 at 11:47 UAE time
· ArabianBusiness.com/Jobs champion like an “ITP.com”
Posted by Mohammad, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 22 September 2008 at 11:47 UAE time
· ArabianBusiness.com/Jobs champion like an “ITP.com”
I would like to know if there are research positions in Kuwait, Dubia...
Posted by Dr. Nabil Naouli, wilmington, USA on 14 July 2008 at 20:00 UAE time
They are research companies in USA that are being sold in stock market. I think this is a good oportunity for arab nation to buy this companies and move the main office in Kuwait or Dubia.
Instead of buying bank and hotel, they should buy companies that have more than 100 years of research Like Hercules, Du Pont, and so forth.
Posted by Dr. Nabil Naouli, wilmington, USA on 14 July 2008 at 20:00 UAE time
They are research companies in USA that are being sold in stock market. I think this is a good oportunity for arab nation to buy this companies and move the main office in Kuwait or Dubia.
Instead of buying bank and hotel, they should buy companies that have more than 100 years of research Like Hercules, Du Pont, and so forth.
Salary Scale-Commercial Manager
Posted by AndrewCheh, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain on 12 July 2008 at 09:52 UAE time
The positions as posted in your salary survey is limited and seems have not been updated to include for other important positions.
For example-Commercial Manager scale is not included in your itenary for cross-checking. Only Quantity Surveyor is listed which is closest to Commercial Manager but certainly would not suffice.
Pls look into updating other managerial positons in line with market requirements-so proper cross reference could be accurately made.
Posted by AndrewCheh, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain on 12 July 2008 at 09:52 UAE time
The positions as posted in your salary survey is limited and seems have not been updated to include for other important positions.
For example-Commercial Manager scale is not included in your itenary for cross-checking. Only Quantity Surveyor is listed which is closest to Commercial Manager but certainly would not suffice.
Pls look into updating other managerial positons in line with market requirements-so proper cross reference could be accurately made.
Salary for Quantity Surveyors
Posted by Dries Willemse, Dubai, UAE on 9 July 2008 at 09:25 UAE time
Your Salary calculator does not indicate depth and breadth in a particular position i.e the average yearly salary for a Quantity Surveyor is indicated as $71,083. The QS market consist of working students, junior quantity surveyors, quantity surveyors, senior quantity surveyors, principal quantity surveyors, managing quantity surveyors, directors and managing directors in the quantity surveying profession. There is also distinction between Quantity surveyors working for Contractors and those working for professional Consulting firms. All these are on vastly different remuneration packages ranging from $9,000 to $700,000 per annum. This makes your Salary Calculator obsolute as it shows only an average of all those positions.
Posted by Dries Willemse, Dubai, UAE on 9 July 2008 at 09:25 UAE time
Your Salary calculator does not indicate depth and breadth in a particular position i.e the average yearly salary for a Quantity Surveyor is indicated as $71,083. The QS market consist of working students, junior quantity surveyors, quantity surveyors, senior quantity surveyors, principal quantity surveyors, managing quantity surveyors, directors and managing directors in the quantity surveying profession. There is also distinction between Quantity surveyors working for Contractors and those working for professional Consulting firms. All these are on vastly different remuneration packages ranging from $9,000 to $700,000 per annum. This makes your Salary Calculator obsolute as it shows only an average of all those positions.
Salary Survey 2008
Posted by Anees Ahmed, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 8 July 2008 at 15:10 UAE time
A great job. What a fantastic set of information. A whole bunch of very smart people at Arabian Business.
Please accept my whole hearted facilitation for a remarkable job and presentation
Bravo
keep it up
Posted by Anees Ahmed, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 8 July 2008 at 15:10 UAE time
A great job. What a fantastic set of information. A whole bunch of very smart people at Arabian Business.
Please accept my whole hearted facilitation for a remarkable job and presentation
Bravo
keep it up
Salary Survey 2008
Posted by Anees Ahmed, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 8 July 2008 at 15:09 UAE time
A great job. What a fantastic set of information. A whole bunch of very smart people at Arabian Business.
Please accept my whole hearted facilitation for a remarkable job and presentation
Bravo
keep it up
Posted by Anees Ahmed, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 8 July 2008 at 15:09 UAE time
A great job. What a fantastic set of information. A whole bunch of very smart people at Arabian Business.
Please accept my whole hearted facilitation for a remarkable job and presentation
Bravo
keep it up
Prolific Info
Posted by Mir Amjad Ali Khan, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E on 6 July 2008 at 12:01 UAE time
Concerned department,
Arabian business.com is doing a good job in providing latest information about business, jobs, salaries and other surveys to its readers. I appreciate the efforts which are carried out by Arabian business.com team.
Posted by Mir Amjad Ali Khan, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E on 6 July 2008 at 12:01 UAE time
Concerned department,
Arabian business.com is doing a good job in providing latest information about business, jobs, salaries and other surveys to its readers. I appreciate the efforts which are carried out by Arabian business.com team.
Good work
Posted by Abdul Ghani, kw, kuwait on 1 July 2008 at 18:23 UAE time
Dear Editors,
This is an excellent tool i ever found in GCC, keep the good work .... and it has help me guage my salary and position in the company specially with the comparision with other nationals.
Posted by Abdul Ghani, kw, kuwait on 1 July 2008 at 18:23 UAE time
Dear Editors,
This is an excellent tool i ever found in GCC, keep the good work .... and it has help me guage my salary and position in the company specially with the comparision with other nationals.
Salary survey
Posted by Henrik Kjeldsen on 29 June 2008 at 23:42 UAE time
Very interesting in current volatile market
Posted by Henrik Kjeldsen on 29 June 2008 at 23:42 UAE time
Very interesting in current volatile market
SALARY SURVEY 2008
Posted by Neil, Dubai, UAE on 26 June 2008 at 14:02 UAE time
BRILLIANT! Really well thought out, comprehensive & excellently presented! Very unique!
Posted by Neil, Dubai, UAE on 26 June 2008 at 14:02 UAE time
BRILLIANT! Really well thought out, comprehensive & excellently presented! Very unique!
Excellent stats, very useful and realistic
Posted by Rahmathullah, ABU DHABI, UAE on 26 June 2008 at 12:38 UAE time
Its done quite wisely & very useful
Posted by Rahmathullah, ABU DHABI, UAE on 26 June 2008 at 12:38 UAE time
Its done quite wisely & very useful
salary
Posted by daryoush, kualalumpur, malaysia on 25 June 2008 at 19:29 UAE time
I appreciate this website. It's very helpful.
Posted by daryoush, kualalumpur, malaysia on 25 June 2008 at 19:29 UAE time
I appreciate this website. It's very helpful.
Inflation compared to job packages
Posted by Concerned, Dubai on 18 June 2008 at 13:01 UAE time
The cost of living in the UAE has become so competitive in the present day which makes it wonder whether there is room for considering with the remuneration packages paid to workers to balance the lifestyle. Everything just seems to be doubling up in price but the salaries in most companies remain the same. The thing about the accommodation situation for expats is sad. Its only the hotel industries in the UAE providing accommodation for their staff but the salary packages are really outstandingly low whereby in an average administration role, an individual gets paid AED 6000 including Basic salary, accommodation, travel + food. On the other hand, a simple studio is worth AED 5000 and above depending on location. How is any one person supposed to survive with this type of earning. People earn money to put it right back into the country on their pay day itself leaving them penniless throughout the month. Is this life we should promote in Dubai.
Posted by Concerned, Dubai on 18 June 2008 at 13:01 UAE time
The cost of living in the UAE has become so competitive in the present day which makes it wonder whether there is room for considering with the remuneration packages paid to workers to balance the lifestyle. Everything just seems to be doubling up in price but the salaries in most companies remain the same. The thing about the accommodation situation for expats is sad. Its only the hotel industries in the UAE providing accommodation for their staff but the salary packages are really outstandingly low whereby in an average administration role, an individual gets paid AED 6000 including Basic salary, accommodation, travel + food. On the other hand, a simple studio is worth AED 5000 and above depending on location. How is any one person supposed to survive with this type of earning. People earn money to put it right back into the country on their pay day itself leaving them penniless throughout the month. Is this life we should promote in Dubai.
salaries in health care
Posted by oliver, abu dhabi, UAE on 17 June 2008 at 07:24 UAE time
According to your salary scale I should earn nearly triple of what I earn now only to hit the median... why is the UAE not considering health care as a basic need and are willing to pay highly educated professionals according to their skills? I wonder where doctors earn the salary you mentioned?! The reality is completely different! We as health professionals even have to pay the rise of the housing rent from our own pocket, so even looking at the total package doesn't reflect what you really keep in your pockets... It is time to leave, this country will lose its highly educated professionals if they don't open their eyes and start changing things.
Posted by oliver, abu dhabi, UAE on 17 June 2008 at 07:24 UAE time
According to your salary scale I should earn nearly triple of what I earn now only to hit the median... why is the UAE not considering health care as a basic need and are willing to pay highly educated professionals according to their skills? I wonder where doctors earn the salary you mentioned?! The reality is completely different! We as health professionals even have to pay the rise of the housing rent from our own pocket, so even looking at the total package doesn't reflect what you really keep in your pockets... It is time to leave, this country will lose its highly educated professionals if they don't open their eyes and start changing things.
Accuracy
Posted by Seb, Dubai on 15 June 2008 at 15:18 UAE time
Comparing a basic salary is not useful at all.
At the end of the day, what does count is your total package including housing mainly.
A housing allowance $ is a $!
Posted by Seb, Dubai on 15 June 2008 at 15:18 UAE time
Comparing a basic salary is not useful at all.
At the end of the day, what does count is your total package including housing mainly.
A housing allowance $ is a $!
Number of respondents
Posted by Gene Bryant on 11 June 2008 at 09:33 UAE time
The survey should also include the number of respondents. This would give everyone a better meaning of the stats ... average, percentiles, etc.
Posted by Gene Bryant on 11 June 2008 at 09:33 UAE time
The survey should also include the number of respondents. This would give everyone a better meaning of the stats ... average, percentiles, etc.
Thnks for Best Service
Posted by hamza, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 9 June 2008 at 16:56 UAE time
I search your site on daily bases your site is indeed a unique, your service in indeed the best.
Thanks
Posted by hamza, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 9 June 2008 at 16:56 UAE time
I search your site on daily bases your site is indeed a unique, your service in indeed the best.
Thanks
Biased on Nationality
Posted by jolls on 5 June 2008 at 16:53 UAE time
This survey has a bias on the nationality. As stated, "NO DISCRIMINATION PLEASE"!!!!
Posted by jolls on 5 June 2008 at 16:53 UAE time
This survey has a bias on the nationality. As stated, "NO DISCRIMINATION PLEASE"!!!!
How much are you worth?
Posted by Hombil, Muscat, Oman on 4 June 2008 at 16:38 UAE time
I took the survey and the result showed that I was grossly overpaid! However, I find that amongst the people I know who are working in similar position, I earn moderately. I think your survey puts a lot of leverage on nationality. Remove nationality from the survey and then I would like to know how much I am worth, comparing apples for apples, without their country of origin!
Posted by Hombil, Muscat, Oman on 4 June 2008 at 16:38 UAE time
I took the survey and the result showed that I was grossly overpaid! However, I find that amongst the people I know who are working in similar position, I earn moderately. I think your survey puts a lot of leverage on nationality. Remove nationality from the survey and then I would like to know how much I am worth, comparing apples for apples, without their country of origin!
survey
Posted by pelagia, abu dhabi, united arab emirates on 3 June 2008 at 16:18 UAE time
i agree with the comment (#59). a lot of my filipino friends working as admin staff earn more than $20,000 a year. most of the time the performance level is not as important to receive a good salary, it all depends on the company your are employed in.
Posted by pelagia, abu dhabi, united arab emirates on 3 June 2008 at 16:18 UAE time
i agree with the comment (#59). a lot of my filipino friends working as admin staff earn more than $20,000 a year. most of the time the performance level is not as important to receive a good salary, it all depends on the company your are employed in.
Salary calculator
Posted by kris zawisza, Dubai, UAE on 3 June 2008 at 10:46 UAE time
Dear Sir/madam,
Your calculator only focuses on nationality, it does not take into account qualifications, years of experience and a number of other factors, which makes me wonder just how accurate it could be.
Anyway I wish you luck with your survey.
Posted by kris zawisza, Dubai, UAE on 3 June 2008 at 10:46 UAE time
Dear Sir/madam,
Your calculator only focuses on nationality, it does not take into account qualifications, years of experience and a number of other factors, which makes me wonder just how accurate it could be.
Anyway I wish you luck with your survey.
SALARY SURVEY
Posted by UNNIKRISHNAN NAIR, dubai, UAE on 3 June 2008 at 08:52 UAE time
If the govt. of UAE is really interested to improve the salary of thousands of people working for the development of their nation, the govt. has to intervene very actively and strictly to ensure that the companies are paying well and on time. Inspite of the govt's directive most of the companies are not paying their salaries on a monthly basis, i.e, payment is making after three to 4 months. Govt. should take appropriate steps to prevent inflation and obviously none of the commodities increased price will never going to reduce by any trader / supplier etc. even when the inflation rate comes down.
Posted by UNNIKRISHNAN NAIR, dubai, UAE on 3 June 2008 at 08:52 UAE time
If the govt. of UAE is really interested to improve the salary of thousands of people working for the development of their nation, the govt. has to intervene very actively and strictly to ensure that the companies are paying well and on time. Inspite of the govt's directive most of the companies are not paying their salaries on a monthly basis, i.e, payment is making after three to 4 months. Govt. should take appropriate steps to prevent inflation and obviously none of the commodities increased price will never going to reduce by any trader / supplier etc. even when the inflation rate comes down.
Salary Survey
Posted by Gina, Dubai, UAE on 2 June 2008 at 02:41 UAE time
Thanks for this survey
Posted by Gina, Dubai, UAE on 2 June 2008 at 02:41 UAE time
Thanks for this survey
salaries
Posted by john, pleasant hill, USA on 30 May 2008 at 19:59 UAE time
The salary indicated above for achitects, Italians, per the search estimate seems a bit low. Is that for minimum experience? How about benefits? Is housing a part of the salary?Car allowance? It may be deceiving, however if some of the above are not included, then it is a great salary. Thank you. It is good to know that there is still someone out their that cares.
Editor's reply Yes, this will be basic, and there can be various allowances on top - the exact nature of which will depend upon the employer.
Posted by john, pleasant hill, USA on 30 May 2008 at 19:59 UAE time
The salary indicated above for achitects, Italians, per the search estimate seems a bit low. Is that for minimum experience? How about benefits? Is housing a part of the salary?Car allowance? It may be deceiving, however if some of the above are not included, then it is a great salary. Thank you. It is good to know that there is still someone out their that cares.
Editor's reply Yes, this will be basic, and there can be various allowances on top - the exact nature of which will depend upon the employer.
salary survey 2008
Posted by bobby, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 29 May 2008 at 07:41 UAE time
your survey has put things in perspective for me
Posted by bobby, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 29 May 2008 at 07:41 UAE time
your survey has put things in perspective for me
Quantity Surveyor
Posted by Uma, Dubai, UAE on 27 May 2008 at 12:20 UAE time
This calculator is really so good. It is giving the forecast of salary
Posted by Uma, Dubai, UAE on 27 May 2008 at 12:20 UAE time
This calculator is really so good. It is giving the forecast of salary
Housing
Posted by genna, Hong Kong, Hong Kong on 26 May 2008 at 02:59 UAE time
It amazes me that the housing market appears to have a excess of available and planned properties selling for 3M up. The planning seems to have been a strategy for only the wealthy. As an expat professional attracted to the UAE for a work offer I was also looking at making an investment in this country in a "middle high or middle class" valued flat ( 800K-1.5M). But, after extensive search online and in discussions with agents, I have found little if any suitable housing for a two child + 1 grandparent family. Those that fall around one million are not worth buying because they are small ( 750-1200 sq ft). For the same value I can purchase excellent pieces of land with incredibly beautiful landscaping and large square footage in such places I also have expatriate owned residences in ( New Zealand, America( Nevada, Alabama), Singapore, Hong Kong). Should I choose to relocate for work to UAE I will rent a villa instead of investing my employers and my money in a very small "boxy' flat.
So, the landlord gets the money. Thankfully there are a few decent places to rent that are appropriate for a family, otherwise I would not at all be considering my move. A CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER should have been hired to help Dubai think through the migration.expatriate behavioural needs of foreign buyers coming to work in the country (for the long term benefit ).
Posted by genna, Hong Kong, Hong Kong on 26 May 2008 at 02:59 UAE time
It amazes me that the housing market appears to have a excess of available and planned properties selling for 3M up. The planning seems to have been a strategy for only the wealthy. As an expat professional attracted to the UAE for a work offer I was also looking at making an investment in this country in a "middle high or middle class" valued flat ( 800K-1.5M). But, after extensive search online and in discussions with agents, I have found little if any suitable housing for a two child + 1 grandparent family. Those that fall around one million are not worth buying because they are small ( 750-1200 sq ft). For the same value I can purchase excellent pieces of land with incredibly beautiful landscaping and large square footage in such places I also have expatriate owned residences in ( New Zealand, America( Nevada, Alabama), Singapore, Hong Kong). Should I choose to relocate for work to UAE I will rent a villa instead of investing my employers and my money in a very small "boxy' flat.
So, the landlord gets the money. Thankfully there are a few decent places to rent that are appropriate for a family, otherwise I would not at all be considering my move. A CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER should have been hired to help Dubai think through the migration.expatriate behavioural needs of foreign buyers coming to work in the country (for the long term benefit ).
Salary component
Posted by Mohammed, Casablanca, Morocco on 25 May 2008 at 20:51 UAE time
Are we talking here about net salaries or total compensation (basic salary + accommodation + insurance + tickets + ....). Second option should more accurate in salary comparison isn't it?
Editors Reply We are measuring basic. On the salary survey you can see the percentage of what people get in terms of accommodation, etc, in the data section.
Posted by Mohammed, Casablanca, Morocco on 25 May 2008 at 20:51 UAE time
Are we talking here about net salaries or total compensation (basic salary + accommodation + insurance + tickets + ....). Second option should more accurate in salary comparison isn't it?
Editors Reply We are measuring basic. On the salary survey you can see the percentage of what people get in terms of accommodation, etc, in the data section.
Dubai should learn from Singapore
Posted by sak, dubai on 21 May 2008 at 22:59 UAE time
Dubai can learn a lot from Singapore on planning and providing housing for people from all strata of the community.
Posted by sak, dubai on 21 May 2008 at 22:59 UAE time
Dubai can learn a lot from Singapore on planning and providing housing for people from all strata of the community.
salary survey
Posted by MeahmyselfandI, Dubai on 19 May 2008 at 12:05 UAE time
True there is racial and class discrimination against nationalities, etc, etc, etc in UAE, but how you let that affect you as an individual is what is important. When I came to Dubai and I heard all this, I usually told people "I don't believe in that.
"I believe in my abilities, my determination and focus and what i can contribute and any company would be lucky to have me on its staff". And that is my mindset.
My first job in Dubai wasn't that great because I had no previous UAE experience and no UAE driver's license. However, it's been three years since and I now have a fantastic job doing exactly what I want to do with great pay and benefits - and I am still aiming higher.
I have never let the "discrimination" brouhaha ever been my focus. I am neither from US, UK or Eastern Europe. I'm an African.
It all boils down to your mindset.
Posted by MeahmyselfandI, Dubai on 19 May 2008 at 12:05 UAE time
True there is racial and class discrimination against nationalities, etc, etc, etc in UAE, but how you let that affect you as an individual is what is important. When I came to Dubai and I heard all this, I usually told people "I don't believe in that.
"I believe in my abilities, my determination and focus and what i can contribute and any company would be lucky to have me on its staff". And that is my mindset.
My first job in Dubai wasn't that great because I had no previous UAE experience and no UAE driver's license. However, it's been three years since and I now have a fantastic job doing exactly what I want to do with great pay and benefits - and I am still aiming higher.
I have never let the "discrimination" brouhaha ever been my focus. I am neither from US, UK or Eastern Europe. I'm an African.
It all boils down to your mindset.
Sharjah -- AED 400/month
Posted by MG, Dubai, UAE on 19 May 2008 at 07:30 UAE time
Remember that AED 400 is just Indian Rs 4,500 and YOU MUST NOT ACCEPT this offer barring any Typo (I think instead of AED 4000 you entered AED 400/month). If you are a professional even without experience AED 4000 is not enough to survive with dependents.....
Posted by MG, Dubai, UAE on 19 May 2008 at 07:30 UAE time
Remember that AED 400 is just Indian Rs 4,500 and YOU MUST NOT ACCEPT this offer barring any Typo (I think instead of AED 4000 you entered AED 400/month). If you are a professional even without experience AED 4000 is not enough to survive with dependents.....
To Deepak - Minimum Salary in Sharjah
Posted by TWK on 19 May 2008 at 06:54 UAE time
I don't know what industry you are in or what job you are about to be employed in but I hope you haven't accepted the job offer.
This is an extremely low wage regardless of whether your accommodation is included.
Sharjah is cheaper than Dubai but not THAT much cheaper. And groceries i.e. Carrefour are the same whether you are in Sharjah, Dubai or Oman.
To put things into perspective: A labourer on a construction site can earn that much and they still get into debt regardless of accommodation and food included.
Please be careful! The UAE is not a cheap place to live let alone enjoy yourself in!
Please be careful!
Posted by TWK on 19 May 2008 at 06:54 UAE time
I don't know what industry you are in or what job you are about to be employed in but I hope you haven't accepted the job offer.
This is an extremely low wage regardless of whether your accommodation is included.
Sharjah is cheaper than Dubai but not THAT much cheaper. And groceries i.e. Carrefour are the same whether you are in Sharjah, Dubai or Oman.
To put things into perspective: A labourer on a construction site can earn that much and they still get into debt regardless of accommodation and food included.
Please be careful! The UAE is not a cheap place to live let alone enjoy yourself in!
Please be careful!
Racial discrimination and reality in salary gap
Posted by wowiermc, Doha, Qatar on 18 May 2008 at 22:09 UAE time
Do not compare your salary in monetary terms in your current place of work, the real measure is the net purchasing power your salary will have in your place/country of work.
In the end, you should enjoy the adventure.
Posted by wowiermc, Doha, Qatar on 18 May 2008 at 22:09 UAE time
Do not compare your salary in monetary terms in your current place of work, the real measure is the net purchasing power your salary will have in your place/country of work.
In the end, you should enjoy the adventure.
Salary survey
Posted by Pepe on 18 May 2008 at 20:13 UAE time
It's not clear whether you ask for yearly or monthly salary (and also shouldn't leave to chance that people assume the same currency, USD).
From the result (your median USD7k for Malaysian Engineer in Saudi) I assume most people (like myself) have assumed you asked for monthly salary.
Editors' Reply It is written clearly in the dialogue box where you enter your salary we ask for your annual salary in US$.
Posted by Pepe on 18 May 2008 at 20:13 UAE time
It's not clear whether you ask for yearly or monthly salary (and also shouldn't leave to chance that people assume the same currency, USD).
From the result (your median USD7k for Malaysian Engineer in Saudi) I assume most people (like myself) have assumed you asked for monthly salary.
Editors' Reply It is written clearly in the dialogue box where you enter your salary we ask for your annual salary in US$.
Re. Reply to Racism & Reality
Posted by H.Nair, Dubai on 18 May 2008 at 10:10 UAE time
Well...this is a reply to red, white and blue from Texas...its deplorable that you speak like a white slave owner during the American Fifties. There is no doubt that the standards set by Western Universities are pretty high BUT that doesn't mean that the Indian education system or any other education system in inferior to their western counterparts. If that was the case the U.S & U.K wont be now flooded by IIT & IIM graduates from India (just a grim reminder, CEO of Pepsi is an educated woman though she took up western education at the later part of her life). The logical answer to your question of why Indians are not leaving to India is very sample - We are still a developing country & we all cant AT PRESENT get a decent job back home. Again a grim reminder, you took 300 years to achieve what you are now....but we are at more than half way through in just 50 years. WTO reports that by 2020, India's GDP will over take Japan by 2050 it will be equivalent to the GDP of U.S. Which essentially means what you might have achieved in 400 years; we are acheiving in 100 years....and yes regarding untouchability, for American and British Newspapers India was still a land of snake charmers and Elephants till 2000; it will take some time to change the perception.
Posted by H.Nair, Dubai on 18 May 2008 at 10:10 UAE time
Well...this is a reply to red, white and blue from Texas...its deplorable that you speak like a white slave owner during the American Fifties. There is no doubt that the standards set by Western Universities are pretty high BUT that doesn't mean that the Indian education system or any other education system in inferior to their western counterparts. If that was the case the U.S & U.K wont be now flooded by IIT & IIM graduates from India (just a grim reminder, CEO of Pepsi is an educated woman though she took up western education at the later part of her life). The logical answer to your question of why Indians are not leaving to India is very sample - We are still a developing country & we all cant AT PRESENT get a decent job back home. Again a grim reminder, you took 300 years to achieve what you are now....but we are at more than half way through in just 50 years. WTO reports that by 2020, India's GDP will over take Japan by 2050 it will be equivalent to the GDP of U.S. Which essentially means what you might have achieved in 400 years; we are acheiving in 100 years....and yes regarding untouchability, for American and British Newspapers India was still a land of snake charmers and Elephants till 2000; it will take some time to change the perception.
Over one fifth of expats send no money home
Posted by Melisa, Dubai, UAE on 16 May 2008 at 07:46 UAE time
I don't know if i missed it out, but it's not mentioned in the article the exact reason why expats send money back to their home country. Had to check because of the part where it says that more US/French/British expats do so, compared to India/Pakistan. I guess this is due to the fact that the expats from the west earn a lot more than those from the east. While saving for the future may be the one of the reasons for the Westerners, it will be quite different for us expats from Asia. The money we remit to our home country is basically for our family's daily survival - which is why we are here in the first place - and the amount we send back home on monthly basis is definitely more that the amount we get to save for rainy days. People may think that this is not a healthy way to manage our finances, but this is reality.
My husband and I are from the Philippines and a substantial part of our earnings is remitted back to our families in Manila. Not that they are now living in luxury, but since our parents are retired from work, and our siblings do not earn enough to support their own families, our remittance helps them cope up with the never-ending increase of prices back home. And I guess my situation is definitely similar, not only with my fellow Filipinos, but also with other fellow expats from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, etc.
Posted by Melisa, Dubai, UAE on 16 May 2008 at 07:46 UAE time
I don't know if i missed it out, but it's not mentioned in the article the exact reason why expats send money back to their home country. Had to check because of the part where it says that more US/French/British expats do so, compared to India/Pakistan. I guess this is due to the fact that the expats from the west earn a lot more than those from the east. While saving for the future may be the one of the reasons for the Westerners, it will be quite different for us expats from Asia. The money we remit to our home country is basically for our family's daily survival - which is why we are here in the first place - and the amount we send back home on monthly basis is definitely more that the amount we get to save for rainy days. People may think that this is not a healthy way to manage our finances, but this is reality.
My husband and I are from the Philippines and a substantial part of our earnings is remitted back to our families in Manila. Not that they are now living in luxury, but since our parents are retired from work, and our siblings do not earn enough to support their own families, our remittance helps them cope up with the never-ending increase of prices back home. And I guess my situation is definitely similar, not only with my fellow Filipinos, but also with other fellow expats from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, etc.
Minimum salary in Sharjah (UAE)
Posted by riaz, Dubai, UAE on 15 May 2008 at 15:28 UAE time
NOT AT ALL. SCRAP THE OFFER.
Posted by riaz, Dubai, UAE on 15 May 2008 at 15:28 UAE time
NOT AT ALL. SCRAP THE OFFER.
Minimum salary in Sharjah (UAE)
Posted by DEEPAK on 15 May 2008 at 12:12 UAE time
Dear all,
What is the minimum salary in Sharjah (UAE) and what are the expenses including for food and transport.
I have got an offer for 400AED per month....with accommodation. Is it sufficient to survive there?
Posted by DEEPAK on 15 May 2008 at 12:12 UAE time
Dear all,
What is the minimum salary in Sharjah (UAE) and what are the expenses including for food and transport.
I have got an offer for 400AED per month....with accommodation. Is it sufficient to survive there?
Salary Survey
Posted by ibrahim, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 1 May 2008 at 14:56 UAE time
Concerning the salary survey, it would be more accurate result obtained if column years of working experience to be included in the Salary Search Panel.
Kind regards
Posted by ibrahim, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 1 May 2008 at 14:56 UAE time
Concerning the salary survey, it would be more accurate result obtained if column years of working experience to be included in the Salary Search Panel.
Kind regards
racism or reality?
Posted by red, white and blue, Texas, USA on 29 April 2008 at 01:51 UAE time
Yes, many Westerners get paid at a higher salary than other nationalities in UAE. Fair? Maybe.
2 factors are at work here.
1) The quality of education tends to be higher in Western countries. Nothing racist in this statement - it is just a fact. Want a good education? Go to a Western University.
2) People from poorer countries accept lower salaries - that is an irrefutable fact.
How do I know? I worked in a UAE government hospital for 5 years alongside various nationalities. It was run by Western staff and a Western company in the beginning and was top-notch.
The UAE government then decided to take over it added many non-Western staff. Sorry to say but the quality and the level of corruption skyrocketed. Many Western staff left and the quality left with it. That is a fact. Nothing racist about my comments at all. Just the plain facts.
If you want a better life/standards/salary then do away with corruption/racism, etc. in your own country. I hear many Indian nationals complaining here but we all know that the caste system although officially illegal is in full force there.
So clean up your own backyard before griping all of the time about what the Gulf countries do. Stay in your own country. That is what I did. I got fed up and returned to my own lovely country.
I love it here!
Posted by red, white and blue, Texas, USA on 29 April 2008 at 01:51 UAE time
Yes, many Westerners get paid at a higher salary than other nationalities in UAE. Fair? Maybe.
2 factors are at work here.
1) The quality of education tends to be higher in Western countries. Nothing racist in this statement - it is just a fact. Want a good education? Go to a Western University.
2) People from poorer countries accept lower salaries - that is an irrefutable fact.
How do I know? I worked in a UAE government hospital for 5 years alongside various nationalities. It was run by Western staff and a Western company in the beginning and was top-notch.
The UAE government then decided to take over it added many non-Western staff. Sorry to say but the quality and the level of corruption skyrocketed. Many Western staff left and the quality left with it. That is a fact. Nothing racist about my comments at all. Just the plain facts.
If you want a better life/standards/salary then do away with corruption/racism, etc. in your own country. I hear many Indian nationals complaining here but we all know that the caste system although officially illegal is in full force there.
So clean up your own backyard before griping all of the time about what the Gulf countries do. Stay in your own country. That is what I did. I got fed up and returned to my own lovely country.
I love it here!
Country of Residence
Posted by John, Simi Valley, USA on 21 April 2008 at 22:31 UAE time
I am little confused about this, I am a Lebanese National with American Passport and currently I work and reside in the US.
Posted by John, Simi Valley, USA on 21 April 2008 at 22:31 UAE time
I am little confused about this, I am a Lebanese National with American Passport and currently I work and reside in the US.
Not
Posted by richard on 15 April 2008 at 17:43 UAE time
I currently work in Saudi Arabia. The difference in pay has nothing to do with "race" but with "nationality". There is a difference. Being from the U.S., I see the distinction. I am a black man, but my salary is in the same range as that of people of other races who are from the U.S.. What I have seen around where I work, the pay pretty much goes like this:
Highest to lowest:
Westerners (U.S., U.K., Germany, France, etc)
South Africans
Other African Nations*
Saudi Nationals
Philippinos, Malaysians, Indonesians
Indians
Pakistanis, Bangladeshis
*The pay for the other African Nations depends on "which" African nation, and what field they are in, for some they might be near the bottom of the scale, for others it might be near the top.
Now if you look at how the pay breaks down, you should notice something. Notice that people who originate from a higher cost of living location are paid more than people from the lower cost of living area?
Posted by richard on 15 April 2008 at 17:43 UAE time
I currently work in Saudi Arabia. The difference in pay has nothing to do with "race" but with "nationality". There is a difference. Being from the U.S., I see the distinction. I am a black man, but my salary is in the same range as that of people of other races who are from the U.S.. What I have seen around where I work, the pay pretty much goes like this:
Highest to lowest:
Westerners (U.S., U.K., Germany, France, etc)
South Africans
Other African Nations*
Saudi Nationals
Philippinos, Malaysians, Indonesians
Indians
Pakistanis, Bangladeshis
*The pay for the other African Nations depends on "which" African nation, and what field they are in, for some they might be near the bottom of the scale, for others it might be near the top.
Now if you look at how the pay breaks down, you should notice something. Notice that people who originate from a higher cost of living location are paid more than people from the lower cost of living area?
SALES MANAGER
Posted by abayassi, Dammam, Saudi Arabia on 10 April 2008 at 23:41 UAE time
MIDDLE EAST
Posted by abayassi, Dammam, Saudi Arabia on 10 April 2008 at 23:41 UAE time
MIDDLE EAST
$US Salary for working in Abu Dhabi
Posted by Kevin., Sydney, Australia on 10 April 2008 at 11:12 UAE time
Hi,
I would like to obtain an estimate on salary ($US) figure of what I could expect if working in Abu Dhabi for a large international construction firm.
I am currently a Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager in the Building Construction Industry in Australia and have over 10 years work experience in both building and civil works with project management experience.
Also, what is considerd a reasonable accomodation allowance in Abu Dhabi. I have been told $7,500U
Posted by Kevin., Sydney, Australia on 10 April 2008 at 11:12 UAE time
Hi,
I would like to obtain an estimate on salary ($US) figure of what I could expect if working in Abu Dhabi for a large international construction firm.
I am currently a Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager in the Building Construction Industry in Australia and have over 10 years work experience in both building and civil works with project management experience.
Also, what is considerd a reasonable accomodation allowance in Abu Dhabi. I have been told $7,500U