QUALITY MANAGER
Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi with 4 recent postings.
A QUALITY MANAGER in the GCC region requires audit, quality control, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing. Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. 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 | 9,500 AED | 16,500 AED | 25,500 AED | 35,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,000 SAR | 15,500 SAR | 24,500 SAR | 34,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 10,000 QAR | 17,000 QAR | 26,500 QAR | 37,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 800 KWD | 1,350 KWD | 2,100 KWD | 2,900 KWD |
| Oman | 850 OMR | 1,500 OMR | 2,300 OMR | 3,200 OMR |
| Bahrain | 800 BHD | 1,400 BHD | 2,200 BHD | 3,050 BHD |
How QUALITY 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.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- CEG International
- m2r Education
- Turner & Townsend
- SOSi
Active markets
- bahrain
- qatar
- saudi
- 01
Responsible for the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the programme quality plan to ensure the delivery of works that meet the required standards and specifications;
- 02
Ensures that Projects constructed are as per specification;
- 03
Overall responsibility for Quality Control & Quality Assurance for all relevant activities within the Project Department;
- 04
Manage and ensure that Quality principles are incorporated and applied;
- 05
Identify, develop, and promote Programme and Project required Quality polices
- 06
Minimum of 15 years post graduate experience with experience in major infrastructure /Roads /Highways projects or programmes;
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Expertise in the Qatar construction market;
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Lead and manage a QA/QC team to successfully deliver the program to the required quality standards;
What is the average QUALITY MANAGER salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level QUALITY 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 QUALITY MANAGER salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for QUALITY 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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