IT Lead - Quality Assurance
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Kuwait with 2 recent postings.
An IT Lead - Quality Assurance in the GCC region requires SAP, AWS, docker, agile, ERP. Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. 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 | 13,500 AED | 23,000 AED | 36,000 AED | 50,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,000 SAR | 22,000 SAR | 34,500 SAR | 47,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 14,000 QAR | 24,500 QAR | 37,500 QAR | 52,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,100 KWD | 1,900 KWD | 2,950 KWD | 4,100 KWD |
| Oman | 1,200 OMR | 2,100 OMR | 3,250 OMR | 4,550 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,150 BHD | 2,000 BHD | 3,100 BHD | 4,300 BHD |
How IT Lead - Quality Assurance 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
- Alghanim Industries
Active markets
- kuwait
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Understand Testing & Release requirements and lay down the overall testing approach accordingly
- 02
Hands on experience on UI & web
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service manual validation & Test automation across the platforms
- 04
web, Mobile apps (IOS & Android) of digital/omni
- 05
channel market systems by following STLC process.
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Leading the test strategy and collaborating with the QA manager to define and implement organization
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wide quality strategies, processes, and best practices.
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Support Defect triage, defect prioritization, retesting and defect closure
What is the average IT Lead - Quality Assurance salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level IT Lead - Quality Assurance 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 IT Lead - Quality Assurance salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for IT Lead - Quality Assurance 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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