The United Arab Emirates is a federation of emirates made up of Abu Dhabi
(with 80% of the area), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah,
and Umm al-Qaiwain. Though completely different from the Philippines with
its hot climate and sandy environment, it has become a second home to
almost 100,000 Filipinos who are working for their loved ones.
Here is OFWGuide.com's salary survey for those planning to work in this
country. Check out also our archive article : UAE Unmasked for a complete
country profile.
The exchange rate featured for this article was taken last Sept. 02, 2004
Position
Salary (UAE Dirham(AED) )
Senior
Officer-Environmental
Management
6,300
Environmental Officer-
Monitoring and Data
Modeling
6,300
Pollution Control
Officer- Marine
5,525
Area Inspector- Waste
Management
3,200
Carpet and Rugs Designer
4,500
Architectural Draftsman
3,490
Front-Office Hotel
Receptionist
1,500
Dangerous Goods Officer
6,300
Public Safety and Toys
Officer
6,300
Engine Overhaul
Supervisor
3,925
Electrical Foreman,
Heavy Vehicle and Heavy Bus
3,200
Mechanical Foreman-
Heavy Vehicle& Heavy Bus
3,200
Spray Painter-
Automobile
2,870
Detailer/Polisher-
Vehicle Body
1,570
Food Control Inspector
3.925
Position
Salary (UAE Dirham(AED))
Area Inspector- Waste
Management
3,200
Monitoring Technician – Air Quality
2,910
Architect, Interior and Exterior Design
5,290
Space Planner- Interior Design
4,990
CAD/CAM Designer- Pro/ENGINEER Software
5,170
Mold Maker/ Machinist- CNC Machines
2,020
Graphics Designer
3,370
Security Systems Technician
3,000
Electronics Technician – Automobiles ( European Cars)
