How much does a construction worker make in the United Arab Emirates?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is AED 1,682 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,497
- Compared with the median pay in the United Arab Emirates
- 0.3 times
- Data from
- 2009
Where the United Arab Emirates ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 56. Guyana estimate | $5,705 |
| 57. United Arab Emirates estimate | $5,497 |
| 58. Ecuador estimate | $5,286 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistantAED 23,390
- Civils workerAED 23,190
- Picker and packerAED 16,850
- Factory labourerAED 19,150
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversAED 17,930
- Fiacre driverAED 16,700
- Warehouse workerAED 19,760
- Shelf stackerAED 15,970
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in the United Arab Emirates?
The median gross salary is AED 1,682 a month, AED 20,190 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around AED 17,970 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than AED 24,500.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $56,950 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in the United Arab Emirates or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $5,497 in the United Arab Emirates, 8.5 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: AED 23,390 a year against AED 20,190 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2009. How we calculate