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Software Engineer II - McKinsey Digital

A Software Engineer II - McKinsey Digital is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Qatar, Saudi with 4 recent postings.

In brief

A Software Engineer II - McKinsey Digital in the GCC region requires python, java, JavaScript, TypeScript, react. A Software Engineer II - McKinsey Digital 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.

Software Engineer II - McKinsey DigitalMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates16,000 AED27,500 AED43,000 AED59,500 AED
Saudi Arabia15,500 SAR26,500 SAR41,000 SAR57,000 SAR
Qatar17,000 QAR29,000 QAR45,000 QAR62,500 QAR
Kuwait1,300 KWD2,250 KWD3,500 KWD4,900 KWD
Oman1,450 OMR2,500 OMR3,900 OMR5,400 OMR
Bahrain1,400 BHD2,400 BHD3,700 BHD5,150 BHD
Salary breakdown

How Software Engineer II - McKinsey Digital 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
+8%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
32%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)23,000
Scale-up (50–500)27,500
Enterprise (500+)36,000

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
33,500
02Cloud & SaaS
30,500
03E-commerce
27,500
04Government tech
25,500
05Telecom
23,500

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

Top hiring companies

  • McKinsey & Company

Active markets

  • qatar
  • saudi
What a Software Engineer II - McKinsey Digital does
  • 01

    As a Senior Software Engineer with McKinsey Digital, you will work with clients across a wide range of sectors and industries, advising them on how to best build on technology.

  • 02

    You will drive architectural design, make key technology decisions, and employ agile methodologies to build and deliver the next generation of products for our clients at scale.

  • 03

    You will also lead project workstreams, helping clients build their technical capabilities and foster a culture centered around engineering best practices, user

  • 04

    centricity, and Agile values.

  • 05

    As a core member of the team, you will take on responsibilities that include driving architectural design and making strategic technology decisions to shape next

  • 06

    generation products for various internal teams, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of technological innovation.

  • 07

    Additionally, you will be hands

  • 08

    creating solutions alongside our clients and their leadership, enabling you to grow into a recognized technology leader.

Country
Seniority level
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume
Frequently asked questions
  • What is the average Software Engineer II - McKinsey Digital salary in the UAE?

    The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Software Engineer II - McKinsey Digital 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 Software Engineer II - McKinsey Digital salaries the most?

    Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Software Engineer II - McKinsey Digital 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.