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Head of Finance

A Head of Finance is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Saudi, UAE with 5 recent postings.

In brief

A Head of Finance in the GCC region requires Excel, accounting, leadership, analytical, compliance. A Head of Finance 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

Salary across the GCC

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

Head of Finance — Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates18,000 AED31,500 AED49,000 AED67,500 AED
Saudi Arabia17,500 SAR30,000 SAR46,500 SAR64,500 SAR
Qatar19,000 QAR33,000 QAR51,000 QAR70,500 QAR
Kuwait1,500 KWD2,550 KWD4,000 KWD5,550 KWD
Oman1,650 OMR2,850 OMR4,450 OMR6,150 OMR
Bahrain1,600 BHD2,700 BHD4,200 BHD5,850 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Head of Finance 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
+6%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
High
roles open now
Remote share
37%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)26,500
Scale-up (50–500)31,500
Enterprise (500+)41,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
38,500
02Cloud & SaaS
35,000
03E-commerce
31,500
04Government tech
29,500
05Telecom
27,000

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

Required skills

excelaccountingleadershipanalyticalcompliancebudgetingforecastingstrategic planning

Top hiring companies

  • Michael Page
  • Arabian Gulf Capital B.S.C.
  • CD Horizon Arabia Company Ltd

Active markets

  • bahrain
  • saudi
  • uae
What a Head of Finance does
  • 01

    performing accounting and finance team. Client Details This role is based within a well

  • 02

    established organisation in the property industry. The company is a medium

  • 03

    tech Enterprises." Job Overview We are seeking a detail

  • 04

    oriented and responsible individual to join our Finance Department as a Junior Finance Associate. This role is ideal for a fresh graduate or an entry

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

  • What is the average Head of Finance salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Head of Finance 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 Head of Finance salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Head of Finance 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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