Network Administrator I
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Kuwait, Saudi with 7 recent postings.
A Network Administrator I in the GCC region requires compliance, customer service, ERP, audit, Git. Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. 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 | 15,500 AED | 26,500 AED | 41,000 AED | 57,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 14,500 SAR | 25,000 SAR | 39,000 SAR | 54,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 16,000 QAR | 27,500 QAR | 43,000 QAR | 59,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,250 KWD | 2,150 KWD | 3,350 KWD | 4,650 KWD |
| Oman | 1,400 OMR | 2,400 OMR | 3,700 OMR | 5,150 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,300 BHD | 2,300 BHD | 3,550 BHD | 4,900 BHD |
How Network Administrator I 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
- V2X
- Aramco Gulf Operations Company
- KDD
Active markets
- kuwait
- saudi
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Individual will be responsible for overseeing maintenance and operations of switches, routers and encryption devices.
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Monitor availability and reliability of LAN/WAN systems.
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Troubleshoots LAN/WAN connectivity.
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Provide technical support for VoIP networks.
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Ensure outages and corrective actions are reported to OIC, Site Manager, Regional Network Operations Center and Regional Cyber Center
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Resolve customer interface/user issues.
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Use Spectrum (and other software application tools) to manage and administer the network.
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Plan network development and expansion as needed.
What is the average Network Administrator I salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Network Administrator I 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 Network Administrator I salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Network Administrator I 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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