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Derivatives Trader salary in Dubai, 2026
Core range AED 240 to 600k a year at 3 to 7 years; AED 200k to AED 900k across the published market. Estimate built between published anchors, labelled and reviewed.
| Experience | Low outlier | Core range | High outlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | AED 80k | AED 120 to 240k | AED 400k |
| 3 to 7 years | AED 200k | AED 240 to 600k | AED 900k |
| 8 to 15 years | AED 450k | AED 600 to 1200k | AED 2000k |
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Derivatives Trader · Dubai, UAE · 3 to 7 years
Core range AED 240 to 600k a year
AED 200k
Low outlier: junior desk move from analyst roles
AED 240 to 600k
Core range, where most offers land
AED 900k
High outlier: lead quant trader with profit share
City context
Dubai is the UAE financial hub; pay above national averages.
Michael Page Middle East Salary Guide 2024
Employer-type premium
International banks and prop desks pay materially higher premiums.
Michael Page Middle East Salary Guide 2024
Skill premium
Quant skills, execution and PnL experience drive top pay.
Michael Page Middle East Salary Guide 2024
Typical annual increase
Base increases typically 5 to 12% annually in finance.
Michael Page Middle East Salary Guide 2024
Sources: Michael Page 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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