Administrative Assistant
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar with 25 recent postings.
An Administrative Assistant in the GCC region requires communication, Excel, word, microsoft office, presentation. Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services. 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 | 11,000 AED | 19,500 AED | 30,000 AED | 41,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,500 SAR | 18,500 SAR | 28,500 SAR | 39,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 11,500 QAR | 20,000 QAR | 31,000 QAR | 43,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 900 KWD | 1,600 KWD | 2,450 KWD | 3,400 KWD |
| Oman | 1,000 OMR | 1,750 OMR | 2,700 OMR | 3,750 OMR |
| Bahrain | 950 BHD | 1,650 BHD | 2,600 BHD | 3,600 BHD |
How Administrative Assistant pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 542 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.
Top hiring companies
- Knight Frank MENA
- ENOC
- Newbury Developments
- ARENGY
- TALENTMATE
- Lapis Properties LLC
Active markets
- bahrain
- kuwait
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
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aligned presentations and pitch decks for high
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level clients. Translate complex ideas or data into easy
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Site Support Attend face
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face meetings to take minutes and track action items. Conduct site oculars (property/venue inspections), taking photos and notes to report back to the team. Required
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Provide administrative and front
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office support to ensure efficient functioning of the medical center.
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Coordinate with employees, patients, and QR doctors on medical
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related queries in a confidential and ethical manner.
What is the average Administrative Assistant salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Administrative Assistant 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 Administrative Assistant salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Administrative Assistant 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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