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Data Analyst

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar with 70 recent postings.

In brief

A Data Analyst in the GCC region requires analytical, power bi, Excel, data analysis, communication. Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. 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.

Data Analyst — Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates10,500 AED18,000 AED28,000 AED39,000 AED
Saudi Arabia10,000 SAR17,500 SAR27,000 SAR37,500 SAR
Qatar11,000 QAR19,000 QAR29,500 QAR41,000 QAR
Kuwait850 KWD1,500 KWD2,300 KWD3,200 KWD
Oman950 OMR1,650 OMR2,550 OMR3,550 OMR
Bahrain900 BHD1,550 BHD2,450 BHD3,400 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Data Analyst pay varies in the UAE

UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED

Modelled from 604 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate

Market signals
604
postings & surveys
Year-over-year
+10%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Low
roles open now
Remote share
34%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)15,000
Scale-up (50–500)18,000
Enterprise (500+)23,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
22,000
02Cloud & SaaS
20,000
03E-commerce
18,000
04Government tech
16,500
05Telecom
15,500

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

Required skills

analyticalpower biexceldata analysiscommunicationsqltableaupython

Top hiring companies

  • Master-Works
  • Dicetek LLC
  • Egis
  • Peroptyx
  • Foodics
  • MCG Talent

Active markets

  • bahrain
  • kuwait
  • qatar
  • saudi
  • uae
What a Data Analyst does
  • 01

    Collaborate with cross

  • 02

    * Collaborate with cross

  • 03

    Preferred Qualifications

  • 04

    * Develop and implement data

  • 05

    driven strategies to measure and analyze campaigns.

  • 06

    * Collect and analyze data from various sources (social media, media monitoring, website analytics, etc.).

  • 07

    * Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop reporting dashboards.

  • 08

    * Provide actionable insights to the team to inform decision

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

  • What is the average Data Analyst salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Data Analyst 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 Data Analyst salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Data Analyst 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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