Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi, UAE with 13 recent postings.
A Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer in the GCC region requires compliance, Excel, iso, audit, quality control. Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. 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 | 14,000 AED | 24,000 AED | 37,000 AED | 51,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,000 SAR | 23,000 SAR | 35,500 SAR | 49,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 14,500 QAR | 25,000 QAR | 39,000 QAR | 54,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,150 KWD | 1,950 KWD | 3,050 KWD | 4,200 KWD |
| Oman | 1,250 OMR | 2,200 OMR | 3,350 OMR | 4,700 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,200 BHD | 2,050 BHD | 3,200 BHD | 4,450 BHD |
How Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer 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
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.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Target Engineering Construction Co LLC
- DYWIDAG
- Alpago
- Parisima Talent
- Land Sterling
- Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company-Luberef
Active markets
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
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Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
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Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
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Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
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Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
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Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
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Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
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Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
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Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
What is the average Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer 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 Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer 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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