2026 Edition

UAE Salary Benchmark Report

UAE Salary Benchmark Report 2026

Energy, Green Energy, Sustainability & ESG

Monthly salary ranges across roles in the UAE — from junior specialists to C-level leadership. Search any role to see realistic minimum, mid and maximum compensation in AED.

📍 United Arab Emirates💰 All figures in AED / month🏷️ Presented by Pink Camel Jobsite

208

Role benchmarks

22

Categories covered

6K–140K

AED / month range

Jr → C

Junior to C-Level

All categories

All seniority levels

Showing 208 of 208 roles

Executive Leadership

9

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
ESG Director	Director	45,000	62,000	85,000
Sustainability Director	Director	48,000	65,000	90,000
Head of ESG	Head	50,000	70,000	95,000
Head of Sustainability	Head	52,000	72,000	100,000
Head of Renewable Energy	Head	58,000	80,000	110,000
Director of Renewable Energy	Director	60,000	82,000	110,000
Director of Energy Transition	Director	60,000	85,000	115,000
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)	C-Suite	70,000	95,000	130,000
Chief ESG Officer	C-Suite	70,000	95,000	130,000

Renewable Energy Engineering & Technical Services

13

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Renewable Energy Field Technician	Junior	6,000	10,000	15,000
Solar PV Technician	Junior	6,000	10,000	15,000
Wind Turbine Technician	Junior	7,000	12,000	18,000
Renewable Energy Engineer – Solar / Wind	Mid	15,000	24,000	35,000
Solar PV Design Engineer	Mid	16,000	25,000	36,000
Solar Electrical Engineer	Mid	16,000	25,000	36,000
Renewable Energy Civil Engineer	Mid	15,000	24,000	35,000
Renewable Energy Performance Engineer	Mid	20,000	30,000	42,000
Wind Energy Engineer	Mid	20,000	30,000	42,000
Senior Renewable Energy Engineer	Senior	28,000	40,000	55,000
Renewable Grid Integration Engineer	Senior	28,000	42,000	58,000
Renewable Energy Technical Lead	Senior	32,000	46,000	65,000
Renewable Engineering Manager	Manager	38,000	55,000	78,000

Renewable Project Development & Delivery

11

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Renewable Energy Project Coordinator	Junior	9,000	14,000	20,000
Renewable Energy Project Engineer	Mid	18,000	28,000	40,000
Solar Project Engineer	Mid	18,000	28,000	40,000
Renewable Energy Development Analyst	Mid	18,000	27,000	40,000
Renewable Energy Development Manager	Senior	30,000	44,000	62,000
Energy Project Manager – Solar / Wind	Senior	32,000	47,000	65,000
Energy Project Manager – Solar / Wind / Hydrogen	Senior	35,000	50,000	70,000
Renewable Energy Construction Manager	Manager	38,000	55,000	78,000
Renewable Energy EPC Manager	Manager	40,000	58,000	82,000
Renewable Energy Programme Manager	Manager	45,000	65,000	90,000
Program Director – Energy Projects	Director	55,000	75,000	100,000

Renewable Energy Operations & Asset Management

9

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Renewable Energy Operations Analyst	Junior	12,000	18,000	25,000
Solar Performance Analyst	Mid	16,000	24,000	34,000
Renewable Energy O&M Engineer	Mid	18,000	28,000	40,000
Renewable Energy Asset Analyst	Mid	18,000	28,000	40,000
Renewable O&M Manager	Manager	32,000	47,000	65,000
Solar Plant Manager	Manager	35,000	50,000	70,000
Wind Farm Manager	Manager	38,000	55,000	75,000
Renewable Energy Asset Manager	Manager	38,000	55,000	78,000
Regional Renewable Senior Asset Manager	Manager	48,000	68,000	95,000

Energy Storage, Grid & Smart Energy

12

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Battery Technician	Junior	10,000	15,000	22,000
Battery Storage Engineer	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Battery Performance Engineer	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Smart Grid Engineer	Mid	22,000	33,000	48,000
Power Systems Engineer	Mid	22,000	34,000	50,000
Energy Storage / Battery Specialist	Senior	24,000	35,000	48,000
Grid Modelling Engineer	Senior	28,000	42,000	58,000
Energy Storage Project Manager	Senior	32,000	48,000	68,000
Battery Asset Manager	Manager	35,000	52,000	72,000
Energy Storage Manager	Manager	38,000	55,000	78,000
Grid Integration Manager	Manager	40,000	58,000	82,000
Smart Energy Solutions Manager	Manager	38,000	55,000	78,000

Hydrogen & Alternative Fuels

10

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Hydrogen Analyst	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Hydrogen Process Engineer	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
Electrolyser Engineer	Senior	30,000	45,000	62,000
Hydrogen Technology Specialist	Senior	32,000	46,000	65,000
Hydrogen Project Lead	Senior	38,000	53,000	72,000
Hydrogen Commercial Manager	Manager	38,000	55,000	78,000
Hydrogen Project Manager	Manager	40,000	58,000	80,000
Alternative Fuels Manager	Manager	40,000	58,000	80,000
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Manager	Manager	42,000	62,000	88,000
Hydrogen Programme Director	Director	60,000	85,000	115,000

Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage

8

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
CCUS Analyst	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Carbon Capture Engineer	Senior	30,000	44,000	62,000
Carbon Capture & Storage Specialist	Senior	32,000	45,000	62,000
CO₂ Transport & Storage Engineer	Senior	32,000	47,000	65,000
CCUS Project Manager	Manager	42,000	62,000	88,000
CCUS Commercial Manager	Manager	42,000	62,000	88,000
Carbon Capture & Storage Manager	Manager	45,000	65,000	92,000
Head of CCUS	Head	60,000	85,000	115,000

Sustainability & ESG

7

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Sustainability Analyst	Junior	10,000	15,000	21,000
ESG Analyst / Reporting Analyst	Junior	11,000	18,000	26,000
ESG Specialist / ESG Officer	Mid	15,000	23,000	33,000
Sustainability Manager	Senior	25,000	36,000	50,000
ESG Manager	Senior	27,000	39,000	55,000
Corporate Sustainability Manager	Senior	28,000	40,000	57,000
ESG Compliance Manager	Senior	28,000	40,000	57,000

ESG Reporting, Assurance & Data

10

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
ESG Data Analyst	Junior	13,000	20,000	28,000
ESG Reporting Analyst	Junior	14,000	21,000	30,000
Sustainability Reporting Specialist	Mid	18,000	27,000	38,000
ESG Data Specialist	Mid	18,000	28,000	40,000
Sustainability Reporting Lead – GRI / ISSB / TCFD	Senior	26,000	38,000	52,000
ESG / Sustainability Data Manager	Senior	28,000	40,000	55,000
ESG Reporting Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
ESG Systems Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
ESG Assurance Manager	Senior	32,000	45,000	62,000
Director of ESG Reporting & Disclosure	Director	48,000	68,000	92,000

Carbon, Climate & Decarbonisation

13

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Carbon Analyst – GHG / Scope 1–3	Junior	13,000	20,000	28,000
Climate Data Analyst	Junior	14,000	21,000	30,000
Carbon Accounting Specialist	Mid	18,000	27,000	38,000
Emissions & Decarbonisation Specialist	Mid	21,000	31,000	43,000
Net Zero Specialist	Mid	22,000	32,000	45,000
Carbon Markets Specialist	Senior	26,000	38,000	54,000
Carbon / Climate Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
Net Zero Manager	Senior	32,000	46,000	65,000
Climate Risk Manager	Senior	33,000	46,000	62,000
Decarbonisation Manager	Senior	35,000	50,000	70,000
Carbon Markets Manager	Senior	35,000	50,000	70,000
Climate Strategy Director	Director	50,000	70,000	95,000
Head of Climate & Decarbonisation	Head	58,000	80,000	110,000

Environmental Management & Compliance

11

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Environmental Officer	Junior	8,000	13,000	18,000
Environmental Analyst	Junior	10,000	15,000	21,000
Environmental Engineer	Mid	14,000	22,000	32,000
Environmental Consultant	Mid	15,000	24,000	35,000
Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist	Mid	18,000	27,000	40,000
Environmental Compliance Specialist	Mid	18,000	27,000	40,000
Senior Environmental Consultant	Senior	23,000	34,000	48,000
EHS Manager – Energy / Industrial	Senior	25,000	36,000	50,000
Environmental Compliance Manager	Senior	28,000	40,000	56,000
Environmental Manager	Senior	30,000	42,000	58,000
Director of Environment & Sustainability	Director	48,000	68,000	92,000

Circular Economy, Waste & Natural Capital

11

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Waste Management Specialist	Mid	17,000	26,000	38,000
Circular Economy Specialist	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Biodiversity Specialist	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Natural Capital Analyst	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Water Sustainability Specialist	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Waste Management Manager	Senior	28,000	40,000	56,000
Circular Economy Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
Biodiversity Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
Nature-Based Solutions Manager	Senior	32,000	46,000	65,000
Natural Capital Manager	Senior	32,000	46,000	65,000
Director of Circular Economy	Director	48,000	68,000	92,000

Green Buildings & Sustainable Infrastructure

12

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Junior Sustainability Engineer – Buildings	Junior	10,000	15,000	22,000
Building Performance Engineer	Mid	16,000	25,000	36,000
Green Building Consultant	Mid	16,000	25,000	36,000
LEED Consultant	Mid	16,000	25,000	36,000
Estidama Consultant	Mid	16,000	25,000	36,000
WELL Consultant	Mid	16,000	25,000	36,000
Energy Modelling Engineer	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Sustainable Design Consultant	Senior	25,000	37,000	52,000
Building Sustainability Manager	Senior	28,000	42,000	58,000
Green Building Certification Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
Sustainable Infrastructure Manager	Senior	32,000	46,000	65,000
Director of Sustainable Design	Director	48,000	68,000	92,000

Energy Management & Efficiency

10

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Energy Analyst	Junior	11,000	16,000	22,000
Energy Data Analyst	Mid	14,000	22,000	32,000
Energy Auditor	Mid	14,000	22,000	32,000
Energy Engineer	Mid	15,000	24,000	35,000
Energy Manager	Senior	20,000	29,000	40,000
Energy Efficiency Manager	Senior	25,000	36,000	48,000
Demand-Side Management Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
Energy Services Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
Utilities Optimisation Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
Director of Energy Management	Director	48,000	68,000	92,000

Sustainable Supply Chain & Procurement

8

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Sustainable Procurement Analyst	Junior	13,000	20,000	28,000
Sustainable Supply Chain Specialist	Mid	18,000	27,000	38,000
Responsible Sourcing Specialist	Mid	18,000	27,000	38,000
Sustainable Procurement Manager	Senior	28,000	40,000	56,000
Sustainable Supply Chain Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
Responsible Sourcing Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
Scope 3 Programme Manager	Senior	32,000	46,000	65,000
Director of Sustainable Supply Chain	Director	48,000	68,000	92,000

Sustainable Finance & Responsible Investment

12

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Sustainable Finance Analyst	Junior	15,000	22,000	32,000
ESG Investment Analyst	Junior	16,000	24,000	35,000
Climate Finance Analyst	Mid	18,000	28,000	40,000
ESG Ratings Analyst	Mid	18,000	28,000	40,000
Green Finance Specialist	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Responsible Investment Manager	Senior	32,000	46,000	65,000
Sustainable Finance Manager	Senior	35,000	50,000	70,000
ESG Investment Manager	Senior	35,000	50,000	70,000
Climate Finance Manager	Senior	35,000	50,000	70,000
Green Bonds Manager	Senior	35,000	50,000	70,000
Head of Sustainable Finance	Head	55,000	78,000	108,000
Director of Responsible Investment	Director	55,000	78,000	108,000

Sustainability Strategy & Consulting

10

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Sustainability Consulting Analyst	Junior	13,000	20,000	28,000
Sustainability Consultant	Mid	18,000	29,000	44,000
Climate Consultant	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Senior Sustainability Consultant	Senior	25,000	37,000	52,000
Senior Climate Consultant	Senior	27,000	40,000	56,000
Sustainability Advisory Manager	Senior	32,000	46,000	65,000
ESG Advisory Manager	Senior	32,000	46,000	65,000
Sustainability Consulting Director	Director	48,000	68,000	92,000
ESG Advisory Director	Director	50,000	70,000	95,000
Partner – Sustainability & Climate	Executive	70,000	100,000	140,000

Renewable Energy Commercial, Investment and Finance

9

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Renewable Energy Investment Analyst	Junior	15,000	23,000	34,000
Renewable Energy Financial Modeller	Mid	18,000	28,000	40,000
Project Finance Associate – Energy	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Power Purchase Agreement Analyst	Mid	18,000	28,000	40,000
PPA Manager	Senior	30,000	44,000	62,000
Renewable Energy Investment Manager	Senior	32,000	47,000	66,000
Project Finance Manager – Energy	Senior	35,000	50,000	70,000
Commercial Manager – Renewable Energy	Senior	35,000	50,000	70,000
Director of Renewable Energy Investments	Director	55,000	78,000	108,000

Energy Policy, Regulation and Permitting

6

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Energy Policy Analyst	Junior	14,000	21,000	30,000
Renewable Energy Regulatory Specialist	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Environmental Permitting Manager	Senior	28,000	40,000	56,000
Energy Policy Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
Regulatory Affairs Manager – Energy	Senior	32,000	46,000	65,000
Director of Energy Policy & Regulation	Director	50,000	70,000	95,000

Carbon Markets, MRV & Climate Projects

6

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Carbon Project Analyst	Junior	14,000	21,000	30,000
GHG Verification Specialist	Mid	18,000	27,000	38,000
MRV Specialist	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Carbon Project Developer	Senior	26,000	38,000	54,000
Carbon Registry Manager	Senior	28,000	40,000	56,000
Carbon Trader	Senior	30,000	45,000	65,000

Climate Adaptation and Resilience

5

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Climate Adaptation Specialist	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Climate Resilience Consultant	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Physical Climate Risk Specialist	Senior	27,000	40,000	56,000
Climate Adaptation Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
Resilience Director	Director	48,000	68,000	92,000

Social Impact & ESG Governance

6

Role	Seniority	Min	Mid	Max
Social Impact Analyst	Junior	13,000	20,000	28,000
ESG Governance Specialist	Mid	18,000	27,000	38,000
Human Rights & Responsible Business Specialist	Mid	20,000	30,000	43,000
Social Impact Manager	Senior	28,000	40,000	56,000
ESG Governance Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000
Human Rights & Responsible Business Manager	Senior	30,000	43,000	60,000

All salaries are in AED / month

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