How much does a lawyer make in the United Arab Emirates?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is AED 13,710 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $44,810
- Compared with the median pay in the United Arab Emirates
- 2.2 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 $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 22. Italy estimate | $50,720 |
| 23. United Arab Emirates estimate | $44,810 |
| 24. Spain estimate | $43,410 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeAED 175,900
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedAED 141,800
- Museum curatorAED 119,000
- LibrarianAED 122,900
- EconomistAED 150,700
- AnthropologistAED 121,400
- HistorianAED 127,000
- PsychologistAED 135,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in the United Arab Emirates?
The median gross salary is AED 13,710 a month, AED 164,600 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around AED 123,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than AED 225,700.
Which country pays a lawyer the most?
United States, with a median of $159,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a lawyer make more in the United Arab Emirates or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $44,810 in the United Arab Emirates, 3.6 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: AED 175,900 a year against AED 164,600 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2009. How we calculate