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Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure

A Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman with 4 recent postings.

In brief

A Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure in the GCC region requires relevant domain expertise. A Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure 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.

Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure — Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates15,500 AED26,500 AED41,000 AED57,000 AED
Saudi Arabia14,500 SAR25,500 SAR39,500 SAR54,500 SAR
Qatar16,000 QAR28,000 QAR43,000 QAR60,000 QAR
Kuwait1,250 KWD2,200 KWD3,350 KWD4,700 KWD
Oman1,400 OMR2,400 OMR3,750 OMR5,200 OMR
Bahrain1,350 BHD2,300 BHD3,550 BHD4,950 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure 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
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
37%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)22,500
Scale-up (50–500)26,500
Enterprise (500+)34,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
32,500
02Cloud & SaaS
29,500
03E-commerce
26,500
04Government tech
24,500
05Telecom
23,000

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

Top hiring companies

  • Canonical

Active markets

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

  • What is the average Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure 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 Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure 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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