Assistant/Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering
Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across UAE with 2 recent postings.
An Assistant/Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering in the GCC region requires communication, english, Excel, artificial intelligence, Reading Comprehension. Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. 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 | 11,000 AED | 18,500 AED | 29,000 AED | 40,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,500 SAR | 18,000 SAR | 27,500 SAR | 38,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 11,500 QAR | 19,500 QAR | 30,500 QAR | 42,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 900 KWD | 1,550 KWD | 2,350 KWD | 3,300 KWD |
| Oman | 1,000 OMR | 1,700 OMR | 2,650 OMR | 3,650 OMR |
| Bahrain | 950 BHD | 1,600 BHD | 2,500 BHD | 3,450 BHD |
How Assistant/Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering 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
- United Arab Emirates University
Active markets
- uae
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Attract externally funded research projects and conduct original research that leads to publications in top
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ranked international journals.
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Contribute to advising and mentoring of undergraduate and postgraduate students including supervision of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.
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level courses and supervise capstone graduation projects in Environmental Engineering.
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Provide services to the community, society, and the university.
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Play an active role in promoting the growth of the College of Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University.
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Develop undergraduate and graduate courses/programs with a focus on environmental engineering. Minimum
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Environmental Engineering.
What is the average Assistant/Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Assistant/Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering 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/Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Assistant/Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering 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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