General Manager
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman with 31 recent postings.
A General Manager in the GCC region requires leadership, compliance, Excel, communication, ERP. Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. 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 | 50,000 AED | 86,000 AED | 133,500 AED | 185,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 47,500 SAR | 82,000 SAR | 127,500 SAR | 176,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 52,000 QAR | 90,000 QAR | 139,500 QAR | 193,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 4,100 KWD | 7,050 KWD | 10,900 KWD | 15,150 KWD |
| Oman | 4,550 OMR | 7,850 OMR | 12,150 OMR | 16,850 OMR |
| Bahrain | 4,300 BHD | 7,450 BHD | 11,550 BHD | 16,000 BHD |
How General Manager 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
- Green Umbrella Recruitment
- RTC-1 Employment Services
- AccorHotels
- Domo Ventures W.L.L.
- Global Corporation
- RMA Group Company Limited
Active markets
- bahrain
- kuwait
- oman
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
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Strategic Leadership
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Lead and implement a national strategy to expand company's model to other governorates, in coordination with the Ministry of Social Development (MOSD) and other stakeholders.
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Identify and pursue opportunities to diversify workshop models beyond paper recycling, while maintaining quality and inclusion standards.
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year business plans focused on social impact, revenue generation, and sustainability.
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Represent the company for Business in high
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level meetings with government partners and donors.
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Operational Management
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Oversee all daily operations of the Muscat workshop, ensuring efficiency, quality, and inclusion.
What is the average General Manager salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level General Manager 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 General Manager salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for General Manager 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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