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How Much Does a Department Head Make in Middle East?

Department Head salary and day rate data for the Middle East region in 2026. Based on 221 anonymous reports at Senior level.

Day Rate
$750
/day median
Total Comp
$143K
/yr full-time
vs Global
-35%
-$400/day
Remote
34%
work remotely

Freelance Day Rates in Middle East

Senior Level
Middle East Median Day Rate
$750
/day median
$250
$1k
P10: $250P90: $1,250
Rate Percentiles (Middle East)
P90
$1,250
P75
$1,050
Median
$750
P25
$450
P10
$250
Insights
Negotiated
30%
of people
Avg Bump
+7%
when asked
Remote
34%
work remote
Avg Contract
3mo
duration

Middle East vs Global Median

Freelance Day Rate
Middle East$750/day
Global$1,150/day
-35% vs global (-$400/day)
Full-Time Total Comp
Middle East$143K/yr
Global$219K/yr
-35% vs global (-$76K/yr)

Department Head Rates by Region

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