2026 Domestic Worker Salary Guide: Complete GCC Comparison

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Introduction

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Understanding salary expectations across GCC countries for 2026. Updated salary ranges with new UAE regulations.

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GCC Salary Comparison Table (2026)

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Country	Currency	Maid Monthly	Nanny	Cook	Driver
UAE	AED	1,200-1,800	1,400-2,000	1,400-1,900	1,600-2,200
Saudi Arabia	SAR	1,200-1,800	1,500-2,200	1,400-2,000	1,800-2,500
Qatar	QAR	1,200-1,600	1,400-2,000	1,400-1,800	1,600-2,200
Kuwait	KWD	100-150	120-170	110-160	140-190
Bahrain	BHD	100-150	120-170	110-160	140-180
Oman	OMR	100-150	120-160	110-150	130-170

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UAE Salary by Nationality (Updated 2026)

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Filipino Workers

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• Maids: 1,400 - 1,800 AED
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• Nannies: 1,600 - 2,000 AED
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• Cooks: 1,500 - 1,900 AED
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Indian Workers

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• Maids: 1,200 - 1,500 AED
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• Nannies: 1,400 - 1,700 AED
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• Cooks: 1,400 - 1,700 AED
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Ethiopian & Kenyan Workers

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• Maids: 1,200 - 1,500 AED
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• Nannies: 1,300 - 1,600 AED
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