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Marketing Executive

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar with 21 recent postings.

In brief

A Marketing Executive in the GCC region requires social media, Git, communication, presentation, digital marketing. Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. 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.

Marketing ExecutiveMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates12,500 AED21,500 AED33,500 AED46,500 AED
Saudi Arabia12,000 SAR20,500 SAR32,000 SAR44,000 SAR
Qatar13,000 QAR22,500 QAR35,000 QAR48,500 QAR
Kuwait1,000 KWD1,750 KWD2,750 KWD3,800 KWD
Oman1,150 OMR1,950 OMR3,050 OMR4,200 OMR
Bahrain1,100 BHD1,850 BHD2,900 BHD4,000 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Marketing Executive 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
+5%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
36%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)18,000
Scale-up (50–500)21,500
Enterprise (500+)28,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
26,000
02Cloud & SaaS
24,000
03E-commerce
21,500
04Government tech
20,000
05Telecom
18,500

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

Top hiring companies

  • Grit Hub
  • Nexum Global Human Resources Consultancy
  • Ridgeway Educational Institute
  • St. Regis
  • Gastronomica
  • UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company

Active markets

  • bahrain
  • kuwait
  • qatar
  • uae
What a Marketing Executive does
  • 01

    ups Build and maintain good relationships with prospective students and clients Analyze marketing performance and provide regular reports

  • 02

    quality visual and written content (photography, short

  • 03

    1. Brand & Visual Identity (Core Accountability)

  • 04

    Execute and maintain the company’s brand guidelines and visual identity standards.

  • 05

    Ensure consistency across:

  • 06

    Corporate presentations and proposals

  • 07

    Marketing collaterals and brochures

  • 08

    Website and digital assets

Country
Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions
  • What is the average Marketing Executive salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Marketing Executive 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 Marketing Executive salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Marketing Executive 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.