Middle East Average Retail Salaries
• Sales executive: Basic Salary AED/QR: 2200-3600, Housing allowance AED/QR: 1250-2200, Transportation allowance (AED/QR): 750-1000, Other allowance (AED/QR): 0-800, Ticket allowance (AED/QR): 0-200, Comission (AED/QR): 0-6000
• Supervisor: Basic Salary AED/QR: 4000-4800, Housing allowance AED/QR: 2500-3500, Transportation allowance (AED/QR): 1000-1500, Other allowance (AED/QR): 0-1000, Ticket allowance (AED/QR):0-200, Comission (AED/QR): 0-6000
• Store Manager: Basic Salary AED/QR 6000-10000, Housing allowance AED/QR: 4000-7000, Transportation allowance (AED/QR): 0-2000, Other allowance (AED/QR):Discussed, Ticket allowance (AED/QR): Discussed , Comission (AED/QR): Discussed
US $1/3.678 AED/QR
Middle East Average 5* Hotels Salaries
Front Office
• Guest Relation Officer Salary/month (AED): 2000-2500, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 0-400, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Front Desk Agents / Receptionist Salary/month (AED): 1400-2000 (Upselling) , Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 450, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Team Leader Salary/month (AED): 1500-2500 (Upselling) , Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 450, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Telephone Operators Salary/month (AED): 1400-1700, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 0, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
Food & Beverage
• Bartender Salary/month (AED): 1500-1800, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 400-1800, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Team Leader Salary/month (AED): 1500-2500, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 400-1800, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Waiters/Food Servers Salary/month (AED): 1000-1200, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 400-1800, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Wine Steward Salary/month (AED): 1600-2800, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 400-1800, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Hostess Salary/month (AED): 1500-2500, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 400-1800, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Mini Bar Attendant Salary/month (AED): 1000, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 400, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Food Runner Salary/month (AED): 1000-1500, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 400-1800, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
Kitchen/ Stewarding
• Chef de Partie Salary/month (AED): 2400-4200 , Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 300, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Demi Chef de Partie Salary/month (AED): 2300-3000 , Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 300, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Commis 1,2,3 Salary/month (AED): 1300-2000 , Potential Grats/Tips (AED):300, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Sushi Chef de Partie Salary/month (AED): 2000-4000, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 300, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Steward/Dishwasher Salary/month (AED): 900, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 200-300, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Gold Butler Salary/month (AED): 1500-2000, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 100-1000, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
Housekeeping
• Housekeeping Room Attendant Salary/month (AED): 1000-1300, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 0-300, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
Engineering Handyman General
• Painter, Mechanic, Plumber Salary/month (AED): 1100-2100, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): n/a, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
SPA
• Pool/Health Club Attendant Salary/month (AED): 1300-1500, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): n/a, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Therapist – Male & Female Salary/month (AED): 2000-5000, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 400, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• Fitness Instructor Salary/month (AED): 2500-4500, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 400-1000, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
• SPA Receptionist Salary/month (AED): 1400-2000, Potential Grats/Tips (AED): 0-400, Potential Quarterly Service Charge (bonus) (AED): 1200-2200
US $1/3.678 AED
Compensation Comparison
When comparing salaries and benefits offered in the United Arab Emirates, most expatriates have difficulties in “comparing apples with apples».
The structure of compensation packages in Dubai and the UAE are very unique, as they are based on Net Salaries, and a wide range of benefits are provided in this part of the world.
The diagram below will show you how a Dubai ‘expatriate package’ compares to a remuneration package elsewhere.
Compensation Comparison
When comparing salaries and benefits offered in the United Arab Emirates, most expatriates have difficulties in “comparing apples with apples».
The structure of compensation packages in Dubai and the UAE are very unique, as they are based on Net Salaries, and a wide range of benefits are provided in this part of the world.
The diagram below will show you how a Dubai ‘expatriate package’ compares to a remuneration package elsewhere.
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(*) Salaries in Dubai and the UAE are paid on NET basis, i.e. tax free, with no other deduction such as social security, pension, medical or others.
(**) In most other countries, candidates have to spend quite some money on their daily cost of living, such has accommodation, transport, meals, utilities, doctors visits, and much more.
In Dubai and the UAE. the employing company covers those expenses. Hyatt Hotels in Dubai provides a wide range of benefits, such as:
- Accommodation
- Utilities (Water & Electricity)
- Medical coverage (doctors’ visits and prescribed medication)
- Life Insurance
- Workmen s Compensation Insurance
- Meals
- Home leave ticket every 12 or 24 months
- Transport to/from work
- Transport to town, shopping, etc.
Other benefits to mention are our Employee Incentive Program, where employees can earn up 3 months salary in form of a bonus (based on specific criteria). In addition, all employees are entitled to an End of Service benefit (Gratuity), currently calculated at 21 days per year up to 5 years of service, and 30 days for every year thereafter.