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Communications Manager - Middle East & Africa

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across UAE with 2 recent postings.

In brief

A Communications Manager - Middle East & Africa in the GCC region requires Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Critical Thinking. Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. 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.

Communications Manager - Middle East & AfricaMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates11,500 AED20,000 AED31,000 AED43,000 AED
Saudi Arabia11,000 SAR19,000 SAR29,500 SAR41,000 SAR
Qatar12,000 QAR21,000 QAR32,500 QAR45,000 QAR
Kuwait950 KWD1,650 KWD2,550 KWD3,550 KWD
Oman1,050 OMR1,800 OMR2,850 OMR3,900 OMR
Bahrain1,000 BHD1,750 BHD2,700 BHD3,750 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Communications Manager - Middle East & Africa 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
Low
roles open now
Remote share
24%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)17,000
Scale-up (50–500)20,000
Enterprise (500+)26,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
24,500
02Cloud & SaaS
22,000
03E-commerce
20,000
04Government tech
18,500
05Telecom
17,000

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

What a Communications Manager - Middle East & Africa does
  • 01

    Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

  • 02

    Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

  • 03

    Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

  • 04

    Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

  • 05

    Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.

  • 06

    Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

  • 07

    Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

  • 08

    Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Country
Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions
  • What is the average Communications Manager - Middle East & Africa salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Communications Manager - Middle East & Africa 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 Communications Manager - Middle East & Africa salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Communications Manager - Middle East & Africa 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.