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Principal Engineer - Highways

A Principal Engineer - Highways is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar with 2 recent postings.

In brief

A Principal Engineer - Highways in the GCC region requires relevant domain expertise. A Principal Engineer - Highways 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.

Principal Engineer - Highways — Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates13,500 AED23,500 AED36,000 AED50,000 AED
Saudi Arabia13,000 SAR22,500 SAR34,500 SAR48,000 SAR
Qatar14,000 QAR24,500 QAR38,000 QAR52,500 QAR
Kuwait1,100 KWD1,900 KWD2,950 KWD4,100 KWD
Oman1,250 OMR2,100 OMR3,300 OMR4,550 OMR
Bahrain1,150 BHD2,000 BHD3,100 BHD4,350 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Principal Engineer - Highways 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
23%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)19,500
Scale-up (50–500)23,500
Enterprise (500+)30,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
28,500
02Cloud & SaaS
26,000
03E-commerce
23,500
04Government tech
22,000
05Telecom
20,000

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

Top hiring companies

  • AECOM

Active markets

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

  • What is the average Principal Engineer - Highways salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Principal Engineer - Highways 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 Principal Engineer - Highways salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Principal Engineer - Highways 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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