Head of Development
Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi with 3 recent postings.
A Head of Development in the GCC region requires excel, presentation, erp, audit, Reading Comprehension. Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 14,000 AED | 24,500 AED | 37,500 AED | 52,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,500 SAR | 23,000 SAR | 36,000 SAR | 50,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 14,500 QAR | 25,500 QAR | 39,500 QAR | 54,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,150 KWD | 2,000 KWD | 3,100 KWD | 4,300 KWD |
| Oman | 1,300 OMR | 2,200 OMR | 3,450 OMR | 4,750 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,200 BHD | 2,100 BHD | 3,250 BHD | 4,500 BHD |
How Head of Development pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- Mindfield Resources
- The Management Recruitment Group (MRG)
- SAUDI GEOPHYSICAL CONSULTING OFFICE (A Sole...
Active markets
- saudi
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