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Executive Assistant to the CEO

An Executive Assistant to the CEO is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Saudi, UAE with 9 recent postings.

In brief

An Executive Assistant to the CEO in the GCC region requires Excel, SAP, communication, leadership, problem solving. An Executive Assistant to the CEO is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. 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.

Executive Assistant to the CEO — Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates48,500 AED83,500 AED129,500 AED179,500 AED
Saudi Arabia46,500 SAR80,000 SAR123,500 SAR171,500 SAR
Qatar50,500 QAR87,500 QAR135,500 QAR188,000 QAR
Kuwait3,950 KWD6,850 KWD10,600 KWD14,700 KWD
Oman4,400 OMR7,600 OMR11,800 OMR16,350 OMR
Bahrain4,200 BHD7,200 BHD11,200 BHD15,500 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Executive Assistant to the CEO 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
+6%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
High
roles open now
Remote share
30%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)70,000
Scale-up (50–500)83,500
Enterprise (500+)108,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
102,000
02Cloud & SaaS
92,500
03E-commerce
83,500
04Government tech
77,500
05Telecom
72,000

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

Required skills

excelsapcommunicationleadershipproblem solvingtime managementmicrosoft officegoogle workspace

Top hiring companies

  • Recutify Inc.
  • EA Placements
  • Swiss Hospitality Company
  • Awali Ahimma Holding Company
  • TPA
  • Swiss Hospitality

Active markets

  • saudi
  • uae
What a Executive Assistant to the CEO does
  • 01

    We are hiring a highly organised, professional, and reliable Executive Assistant to support a founder who operates multiple companies and works closely with senior executives. This is a hands

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Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions

  • What is the average Executive Assistant to the CEO salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Executive Assistant to the CEO 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 Executive Assistant to the CEO salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Executive Assistant to the CEO 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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