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QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical

Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi, UAE with 3 recent postings.

In brief

A QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical in the GCC region requires Excel, communication, procurement, audit, compliance. Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature. 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.

QA/QC Engineer - MechanicalMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates12,500 AED21,500 AED33,000 AED46,000 AED
Saudi Arabia12,000 SAR20,500 SAR31,500 SAR43,500 SAR
Qatar13,000 QAR22,500 QAR34,500 QAR48,000 QAR
Kuwait1,000 KWD1,750 KWD2,700 KWD3,750 KWD
Oman1,100 OMR1,950 OMR3,000 OMR4,150 OMR
Bahrain1,050 BHD1,850 BHD2,850 BHD3,950 BHD
Salary breakdown

How QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical 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
+7%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
45%
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

  • Norconsult Telematics
  • Global Corporation
  • KBR

Active markets

  • saudi
  • uae
What a QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical does
  • 01

    party inspectors, and vendors to resolve quality

  • 02

    related issues.<br> Track and monitor NCRs (Non

  • 03

    <h4>Belong, connect, grow with KBR!</h4> <p>The KBR team of teams delivers future

  • 04

    forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission

  • 05

    added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world

  • 06

    class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high

  • 07

    end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.</p> <p>KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill a position of senior QA/QC engineer

  • 08

    Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.

Country
Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions
  • What is the average QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical 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 QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical 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.