Quality Controller
Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Kuwait, Oman, Qatar with 4 recent postings.
A Quality Controller in the GCC region requires audit, safety, iso, haccp, gmp. Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. 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 | 12,500 AED | 21,500 AED | 33,000 AED | 46,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,000 SAR | 20,500 SAR | 31,500 SAR | 43,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 13,000 QAR | 22,500 QAR | 34,500 QAR | 48,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,000 KWD | 1,750 KWD | 2,700 KWD | 3,750 KWD |
| Oman | 1,100 OMR | 1,950 OMR | 3,000 OMR | 4,150 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,050 BHD | 1,850 BHD | 2,850 BHD | 3,950 BHD |
How Quality Controller 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.
Top hiring companies
- Alghanim Industries
- Hudson Manpower
- BN Catering
- Black Onyx International L.L.C
Active markets
- kuwait
- oman
- qatar
- 01
Monitor food safety and quality standards across meat processing, frozen storage, and retail outlets
- 02
Conduct quality inspections of raw meat, frozen products, and finished goods
- 03
Ensure cold chain compliance for chillers, freezers, transport, and display units
- 04
Verify temperature records, hygiene practices, sanitation schedules, and pest control logs
- 05
Implement and monitor HACCP systems and prerequisite programs (GMP, GHP, SSOP)
- 06
conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- 07
Maintain traceability systems, batch records, expiry control, and recall preparedness
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Coordinate with operations teams during municipality and authority inspections
What is the average Quality Controller salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Quality Controller 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 Controller salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Quality Controller 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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