Financial Analyst
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar with 54 recent postings.
A Financial Analyst in the GCC region requires accounting, Excel, ERP, communication, analytical. Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment. 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 | 13,500 AED | 23,500 AED | 36,500 AED | 50,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,000 SAR | 22,500 SAR | 35,000 SAR | 48,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 14,500 QAR | 24,500 QAR | 38,000 QAR | 53,000 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,100 KWD | 1,900 KWD | 3,000 KWD | 4,150 KWD |
| Oman | 1,250 OMR | 2,150 OMR | 3,300 OMR | 4,600 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,200 BHD | 2,050 BHD | 3,150 BHD | 4,350 BHD |
How Financial Analyst pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 651 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
- Eram Talent
- Qatar Airways
- Alghanim Industries
- ISG Middle East
- AHS
- Waed Ventures
Active markets
- bahrain
- kuwait
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
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Build an understanding of the value drivers of the business
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Create analytics around key performance indicators to facilitate qualitative reporting. These may include:
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Provide clear analysis to incorporate within the monthly reports designed to allow management to understand key continuing and developing trends
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Provide support in the business planning and forecasting processes
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Liaise with business managers in areas of expertise and through confident and clear communication develop a trusted partner status through high quality support and decision aiding analysis
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Candidate Requirements
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Professionally Qualified
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CA/CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent.
What is the average Financial Analyst salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Financial Analyst 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 Financial Analyst salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Financial Analyst 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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