Security Software Engineer
Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across bahrain, kuwait, oman with 4 recent postings.
A Security Software Engineer in the GCC region requires relevant domain expertise. Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities. 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 | 17,000 AED | 29,000 AED | 45,000 AED | 62,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,000 SAR | 28,000 SAR | 43,000 SAR | 60,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 17,500 QAR | 30,500 QAR | 47,000 QAR | 65,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,400 KWD | 2,400 KWD | 3,700 KWD | 5,150 KWD |
| Oman | 1,550 OMR | 2,650 OMR | 4,100 OMR | 5,700 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,450 BHD | 2,500 BHD | 3,900 BHD | 5,400 BHD |
How Security Software 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
- Canonical
Active markets
- bahrain
- kuwait
- oman
- qatar
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