How much does a rig driller make in the United Arab Emirates?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is AED 3,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,780
- Compared with the median pay in the United Arab Emirates
- 0.5 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. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 47. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $10,790 |
| 48. United Arab Emirates estimate | $10,780 |
| 49. Chile estimate | $10,780 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- MinersAED 39,500
- Stone planerAED 32,980
- Stone fabricatorAED 32,730
- Metal casterAED 34,770
- Metal filerAED 31,890
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsAED 36,500
- Photo retoucherAED 27,680
- Cure operatorAED 31,020
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in the United Arab Emirates?
The median gross salary is AED 3,300 a month, AED 39,600 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around AED 34,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than AED 46,490.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in the United Arab Emirates or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $10,780 in the United Arab Emirates, 5.3 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: AED 39,600 a year against AED 32,980 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2009. How we calculate