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QA Engineer, Backend

A QA Engineer, Backend is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi, uae with 2 recent postings.

In brief

A QA Engineer, Backend in the GCC region requires relevant domain expertise. A QA Engineer, Backend is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary across the GCC

Salary across the GCC

Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.

QA Engineer, BackendMonthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
CountryJuniorMid-LevelSeniorLead / Principal
United Arab Emirates15,500 AED26,500 AED41,000 AED57,000 AED
Saudi Arabia14,500 SAR25,500 SAR39,500 SAR54,500 SAR
Qatar16,000 QAR28,000 QAR43,000 QAR60,000 QAR
Kuwait1,250 KWD2,200 KWD3,350 KWD4,700 KWD
Oman1,400 OMR2,400 OMR3,750 OMR5,200 OMR
Bahrain1,350 BHD2,300 BHD3,550 BHD4,950 BHD
Salary breakdown

How QA Engineer, Backend pay varies in the UAE

UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED

Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate

Sample size
500
verified reports
Year-over-year
+11%
vs 2025
Hiring demand
Medium
roles open now
Remote share
42%
fully or hybrid

By company size

Median compensation varies with headcount.

Startup (<50)22,500
Scale-up (50–500)26,500
Enterprise (500+)34,500

Top-paying industries

Median for this role, ranked by sector.

01Fintech
32,500
02Cloud & SaaS
29,500
03E-commerce
26,500
04Government tech
24,500
05Telecom
23,000

Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.

Top hiring companies

  • AlMosafer

Active markets

  • saudi
  • uae
Country
Seniority level
Based on 14,820 verified salaries across the GCC · Updated monthly