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SR. DRILLING SUPERVISOR

An SR. DRILLING SUPERVISOR is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar with 3 recent postings.

In brief

An SR. DRILLING SUPERVISOR in the GCC region requires iso. An SR. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary across the GCC

Salary across the GCC

Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.

SR. DRILLING SUPERVISOR — Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates18,000 AED30,500 AED47,500 AED66,000 AED
Saudi Arabia17,000 SAR29,000 SAR45,500 SAR63,000 SAR
Qatar18,500 QAR32,000 QAR49,500 QAR69,000 QAR
Kuwait1,450 KWD2,500 KWD3,900 KWD5,400 KWD
Oman1,600 OMR2,800 OMR4,300 OMR6,000 OMR
Bahrain1,550 BHD2,650 BHD4,100 BHD5,700 BHD
Salary breakdown

How SR. DRILLING SUPERVISOR 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

Market signals
500
postings & surveys
Year-over-year
+11%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
High
roles open now
Remote share
49%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)25,500
Scale-up (50–500)30,500
Enterprise (500+)39,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
37,000
02Cloud & SaaS
34,000
03E-commerce
30,500
04Government tech
28,500
05Telecom
26,000

Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.

Required skills

iso

Top hiring companies

  • QatarEnergy
  • Qatar Energy

Active markets

  • qatar
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Country
Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions

  • What is the average SR. DRILLING SUPERVISOR salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level SR. DRILLING SUPERVISOR 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 SR. DRILLING SUPERVISOR salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for SR. DRILLING SUPERVISOR 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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