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Arc Welder salary in Dubai, 2026
Core range AED 60 to 110k a year at 3 to 7 years; AED 45k to AED 180k across the published market. Estimate built between published anchors, labelled and reviewed.
| Experience | Low outlier | Core range | High outlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | AED 30k | AED 35 to 60k | AED 90k |
| 3 to 7 years | AED 45k | AED 60 to 110k | AED 180k |
| 8 to 15 years | AED 90k | AED 120 to 220k | AED 420k |
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Arc Welder · Dubai, UAE · 3 to 7 years
Core range AED 60 to 110k a year
AED 45k
Low outlier: experienced, certified, general site welding skills
AED 60 to 110k
Core range, where most offers land
AED 180k
High outlier: offshore certified, specialized fabrication, supervisory pay
City hub
Dubai is the UAE construction and marine hub; wages trend above national averages.
Mercer Total Remuneration Survey UAE 2023
Employer-type premium
International EPC, oil and offshore firms pay premium versus local SMEs and contractors.
Hays Middle East Salary Guide 2024
Skill premium
Certifications (offshore, CSWIP, ASME) and multi-process skills command higher pay.
Mercer Total Remuneration Survey UAE 2023
Typical annual increase
Annual raises typically 5 to 8% in this sector, varies by employer and project.
Hays Middle East Salary Guide 2024
Sources: Mercer Total Remuneration Survey UAE (2023); Hays Middle East Salary Guide (2024). This range is interpolated between the published survey rows either side of it and reviewed before it is promoted to verified; a figure outside the published market is never shown. Ask inside the core; use the outliers to spot a low offer or a real niche premium.
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