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Pilot salary in United Arab Emirates 2026
First officer pay at 4 airlines based in United Arab Emirates runs from $66k to $152k a year gross, with a median of $122k. The highest figure in this list is at flydubai. Captain pay at 4 airlines based in United Arab Emirates runs from $90k to $212k a year gross, with a median of $165k. The highest figure in this list is at flydubai.
Gross yearly pay in US dollars, converted at current exchange rates. Monthly pay is counted 12 times, hourly rates at 900 paid hours a year. Figures come from collective agreements, official airline packages, the aviation press and, where nothing better exists, unofficial figures (marked). Updated 3 Nov 2026.
| Airline | First officer | Captain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| flydubai United Arab Emirates | $152k | $212k | Press |
| Etihad Airways United Arab Emirates | $138k | $174k | Press |
| Emirates United Arab Emirates | $105k | $157k | Agreement / official · scale by aircraft on airline page |
| Air Arabia United Arab Emirates | $66k | $90k | Press |
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AUH · minimum 1,500 hours · permanent · pay: Tax-free package up to AED 513,732 (USD 138,318) a year based on 75 flying hours a month, incl. basic salary, flying pay, housing, layover and meal allowances
AUH · minimum 1,500 hours · permanent · pay: Tax-free package up to AED 513,732 (USD 138,318) a year based on 75 flying hours a month, incl. basic salary, flying pay, housing, layover and meal allowancesA320 · AUH · minimum 5,500 hours · permanent · pay: Tax-free package up to AED 674,029 (USD 181,589) a year based on 75 flying hours a month, incl. basic salary, flying pay, housing, layover and meal allowances
AUH · minimum 5,500 hours · permanent · pay: Tax-free package up to AED 674,029 (USD 181,589) a year based on 75 flying hours a month, incl. basic salary, flying pay, housing, layover and meal allowancesA330 · AUH · minimum 7,000 hours · permanent · pay: Tax-free package up to AED 674,029 (USD 181,589) a year based on 75 flying hours a month, incl. basic salary, flying pay, housing, layover and meal allowances
AUH · minimum 7,000 hours · permanent · pay: Tax-free package up to AED 674,029 (USD 181,589) a year based on 75 flying hours a month, incl. basic salary, flying pay, housing, layover and meal allowancesA330 · AUH · minimum 2,500 hours · permanent · pay: Tax-free package up to AED 513,732 (USD 138,318) a year based on 75 flying hours a month, incl. basic salary, flying pay, housing, layover and meal allowances
AUH · minimum 2,500 hours · permanent · pay: Tax-free package up to AED 513,732 (USD 138,318) a year based on 75 flying hours a month, incl. basic salary, flying pay, housing, layover and meal allowancesA380/B777 · DXB · minimum 5,000 hours · permanent · pay: Up to AED 970,000 (USD 260,000) a year total package, tax-free; take-home cash AED 445,000 a year / AED 37,100 a month based on 85 flying hours
DXB · minimum 5,000 hours · permanent · pay: Up to AED 970,000 (USD 260,000) a year total package, tax-free; take-home cash AED 445,000 a year / AED 37,100 a month based on 85 flying hours