Assistant Manager - Data Architect
An Assistant Manager - Data Architect is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi with 5 recent postings.
An Assistant Manager - Data Architect in the GCC region requires analytical, cloud, data analysis, ERP, power bi. An Assistant Manager - Data Architect is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 15,000 AED | 25,500 AED | 40,000 AED | 55,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 14,500 SAR | 24,500 SAR | 38,000 SAR | 53,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 15,500 QAR | 27,000 QAR | 41,500 QAR | 58,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,200 KWD | 2,100 KWD | 3,250 KWD | 4,550 KWD |
| Oman | 1,350 OMR | 2,350 OMR | 3,650 OMR | 5,050 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,300 BHD | 2,200 BHD | 3,450 BHD | 4,800 BHD |
How Assistant Manager - Data Architect 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
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Qiddiya Investment Company
Active markets
- saudi
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Solid understanding of building blocks of modern data and analytics platform
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conceptual, logical, physical
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Data Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Data Fabric, Data Mesh, Active metadata, AI/ML & etc.
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Design and implement data architecture solutions for deployment on cloud, hybrid and multi
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cloud environments, specifically on Google Cloud Platform preferred.
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end architecture for data engineering and analytics to support business analysis and decision making.
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Designing, developing high performance and scalable data engineering and BI & advanced analytical (AI/ML) solutions.
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Assess current and target architecture, and ensure solutions provided are in alignment with the roadmap.
What is the average Assistant Manager - Data Architect salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Assistant Manager - Data Architect 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 Assistant Manager - Data Architect salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Assistant Manager - Data Architect 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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