Senior Resident API Security Engineer
Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi with 2 recent postings.
A Senior Resident API Security Engineer in the GCC region requires relevant domain expertise. Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. 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 | 12,000 AED | 20,500 AED | 32,000 AED | 44,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 11,500 SAR | 19,500 SAR | 30,500 SAR | 42,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 12,500 QAR | 21,500 QAR | 33,500 QAR | 46,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,000 KWD | 1,700 KWD | 2,600 KWD | 3,650 KWD |
| Oman | 1,100 OMR | 1,900 OMR | 2,900 OMR | 4,050 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,050 BHD | 1,800 BHD | 2,750 BHD | 3,850 BHD |
How Senior Resident API Security Engineer 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
- Zippy Talent
Active markets
- saudi
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