Updated 2026

Data ScientistEstimated Annual Salary in Dubai

Real data on salaries and living expenses by city and profession

📍 Dubai, UAE💼 Lead / Principal · 13+ years💱 AED

Estimated Annual Salary

AED 1,270,385
per year · AED
AED 1,041,715AED 1,549,870

Salary Range: AED 1,041,715AED 1,549,870

Estimated Net Monthly
AED 105,865
after tax
Monthly Cost of Living
AED 13,212
typical monthly spend
Estimated Tax Rate
0%
effective rate
Quality of Life Index
71/100
global index

Monthly ExpensesDubai

HousingAED 4,624 · 35%
FoodAED 2,642 · 20%
TransportAED 1,982 · 15%
HealthcareAED 1,321 · 10%
LeisureAED 1,585 · 12%
OtherAED 1,057 · 8%

Experience LevelData Scientist in Dubai

Experience LevelYearsEstimated Annual Salary
Junior0–2AED 468,894
Mid-Level3–6AED 707,503
Senior7–12AED 965,533
Lead / Principal13+AED 1,270,385
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Data Scientistvs. Global Average

CityAnnual SalaryPurchasing Power
San Francisco, USA$498,8344.8×
New York, USA$410,2564.1×
London, UK£300,3164.3×
Paris, France€309,8843.9×
Berlin, Germany€268,0654.1×
Madrid, Spain€204,4444.2×
Tokyo, Japan¥48,624,6604.8×
Dubai, UAEAED 1,270,3858.0×

* Estimates based on public data and statistical models. Actual figures may vary.