Pharmacy Technician
Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi with 3 recent postings.
A Pharmacy Technician in the GCC region requires Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Mathematics. Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. 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 | 16,000 AED | 27,500 AED | 42,500 AED | 59,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 15,000 SAR | 26,000 SAR | 40,500 SAR | 56,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 16,500 QAR | 28,500 QAR | 44,500 QAR | 61,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,300 KWD | 2,250 KWD | 3,500 KWD | 4,850 KWD |
| Oman | 1,450 OMR | 2,500 OMR | 3,850 OMR | 5,350 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,400 BHD | 2,350 BHD | 3,700 BHD | 5,100 BHD |
How Pharmacy Technician 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.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- National Medical Care
- Magrabi Health
- مجموعة الموسى الصحية
Active markets
- saudi
- 01
Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
- 02
Enter prescription information into computer databases.
- 03
Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
- 04
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- 05
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
- 06
Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
- 07
Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
- 08
Operate cash registers to accept payment from customers.
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