Job Offer in UAE - Is AED 35,000 a good salary?

Dweezy · 2014-10-26T05:55:16+01:00

My current salary in the US is $128K ($10,650 per month). I've been offered a position in Abu Dhabi with a basic salary of AED 21,000 and allowances of AED 14,000. Is this a good salary or a comparable salary to my US salary since my US salary is taxed whereas the AED 35,000 is tax free. My family consists of four (wife, 4-yr old daughter, newborn, and myself). I'm a civil engineer with 10+ yrs of experience, including several professional licenses, and an MBA. So is AED 35,000 a good monthly salary and will it allow me to live a good lifestyle in UAE? Child schooling is paid at 50% up to a max of AED 26,000. Also, each family member receives AED 550 per month for flight allowance.

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dprojexive Member

Member since 21 May 2024

dprojexiveMember21 May 2024 06:37:57

#41

I know the post has been very old already but other members might have the same question like yours.

Even though you've asked this question in 2014, believe it or not this salary is still good in 2024.

I personally know about a company Projexive Technical Services L.L.C (Dubai Property Maintenance Company) that pays less than 4,000 AED per month.

Now that doesn't mean it's a bad salary it really depends on the employee experience as well and the position you're applying for.

But, 35,000 AED with benefits seems to be a very good salary to live comfortably in Dubai.

dprojexive Member

Member since 21 May 2024

dprojexiveMember21 May 2024 06:41:33

#42

I know the post has been very old already but other members might have the same question like yours.

Even though you've asked this question in 2014, believe it or not this salary is still good in 2024.

I personally know about a company Projexive Technical Services L.L.C (Dubai Property Maintenance Company) that pays less than that per month.

Now that doesn't mean it's a bad thing it really depends on the employee experience as well and the position you're applying for.

But, 35,000 AED with benefits seems to be a very good salary to live comfortably in Dubai.

Hussamkbk Member

Member since 31 July 2024

HussamkbkMember31 July 2024 14:55:40

#43

Guys

Please mercy on 35k in UAE very very good salary, I worked as resident engineer now and in uae over 20 year got 20k and I happy

Hussamkbk Member

Member since 31 July 2024

HussamkbkMember31 July 2024 14:56:38

#44

35k amazing salary believe me

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