2026 Salary & Hiring Guide
UAE & Saudi Arabia
Salary & Hiring Guide 2026
Practical salary benchmarks and hiring insight across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, covering specialist, leadership and executive talent.
Free download · 2026 market data · UAE & Saudi Arabia
What's Inside
A function-by-function view of the market
A generalist GCC market view first, followed by salary benchmarks across ten specialist and leadership functions — plus a direct UAE vs Saudi Arabia comparison, the 2026 hiring outlook, and practical action points for employers and candidates.
Construction & Engineering
Project delivery, commercial, controls and engineering leadership.
Finance & Accounting
Core finance, control, audit and leadership.
Sales & Commercial
Business development, key accounts and commercial leadership.
HR & People
HR, talent, reward and people leadership.
Project, Programme & Transformation
PMO, change, transformation and programme leadership.
Technology, Digital & Cybersecurity
Engineering, digital delivery and cybersecurity.
Cloud, Data, AI, Architecture & ERP
Cloud, AI, enterprise architecture and enterprise platforms.
Executive & C-Suite
Cross-functional executive leadership benchmarks.
Hard-to-Hire Talent & Mobility
Where search friction is highest and why candidates move.
Compensation & Localisation
2026 package design and workforce planning considerations.
UAE vs Saudi Arabia
Market mechanics, localisation and candidate mobility across both markets.
2026 Hiring Outlook
UAE and Saudi hiring climate, compensation direction and talent pressure.
Employer & Candidate Takeaways
Practical action points for hiring decisions and career moves.
Get the Guide
Enter your details below and we'll send your download link straight away.