United Arab Emirates
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Research & Development (R&D) Director

Average Research & Development (R&D) Director Salary in United Arab Emirates

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AED 603,103
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (AED)
25%
AED 561k
MEDIAN
AED 603k
75%
AED 929k

The average salary for a Research & Development (R&D) Director is AED 603,103 in 2025

Base Salary
AED 561k - AED 929k
Bonus
AED 0 - AED 81k
Total Pay
AED 570k - AED 975k
(last updated Jan 25 2021)
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Common Health Benefits for a Research & Development (R&D) Director

Medical
100%
Dental
40%
Vision
40%

Gender Breakdown for Research & Development (R&D) Directors

Male
75.0%
Female
25.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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