Data Center Network Engineer
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Kuwait with 3 recent postings.
A Data Center Network Engineer in the GCC region requires ERP, python, cloud, audit, compliance. Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. 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 | 15,500 AED | 26,500 AED | 41,000 AED | 57,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 14,500 SAR | 25,000 SAR | 39,000 SAR | 54,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 16,000 QAR | 27,500 QAR | 43,000 QAR | 59,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,250 KWD | 2,150 KWD | 3,350 KWD | 4,650 KWD |
| Oman | 1,400 OMR | 2,400 OMR | 3,700 OMR | 5,150 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,300 BHD | 2,300 BHD | 3,550 BHD | 4,900 BHD |
How Data Center Network Engineer 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.
Top hiring companies
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Active markets
- kuwait
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What is the average Data Center Network Engineer salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Data Center Network Engineer 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 Data Center Network Engineer salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Data Center Network Engineer 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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