The best paying jobs in the UAE

The salary of a profession is among the most compelling factors for many individuals deciding what career path to follow.

Of course, the top 5 per cent in each industry will be paid handsomely, but on an average, there are some sectors which tend to beat others when it comes to pay packets.

Emirates 24|7 finds out which are the best paying jobs in the UAE.

According to Suhail Masri, VP of Sales at Bayt.com, “Some of the highest average salaries in the UAE are for investment bankers, doctors and corporate lawyers.”

“[However], salaries vary to large extents for any given specific role and will depend on a professional’s career level, type of experience and level of expertise as well as on company size, company performance, general company pay practices and industry,” he added.

Shane Phillips, Mena Regional Practice Leader, Financial & Professional Services at Stanton Chase, believes that one has to “look at each position in the context of the current economic environment.”

“Stability is becoming much more of a factor in today’s environment with so many layoffs, re-structuring, and divestments taking place.