Details About Heavy Equipment Operator Salary In Dubai In 2025

The job of a Heavy Equipment Operator is very important in the field of construction. The industry is always in demand for skilled operators. Dubai is a country that is always evolving and developing, the country welcomes several new construction projects on day to day basis. These projects come with labour demand and several job openings for construction site workers in different roles including heavy equipment operators. Through this blog, let’s know about the heavy equipment operator’s salary in Dubai. 

Average Heavy Equipment Operator Salary In Dubai

The job of a heavy equipment operator provides the employees with a decent range of salary.

• The average annual salary of a heavy equipment operator is AED 83,900
• The average highest annual salary of a heavy equipment operator is AED 137,400
• The average lowest annual salary of a heavy equipment operator is AED 37,880

To get more clarity on the salary range let’s see the salary every month:

• The average monthly salary of a heavy equipment operator is AED 6,991
• The average highest monthly salary of a heavy equipment operator is AED 11,450
• The average lowest monthly salary of a heavy equipment operator is AED 3,156

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary In Dubai Based On Experience

The salary of employees varies based on the experience level. The number of years of experience enhances the skills of an employee and makes their productivity high.

In the job of Heavy equipment operator two to five years of experience can fetch you 34% of a higher salary compared to when no experience.

The following image shows the salary with increasing years of experience. 

Experience Level	Average Salary Per Year
0-2 Years	AED 46,280
2-5 Years	AED 61,180
5-10 Years	AED 87,040
10-15 Years	AED 107,580
15-20 Years	AED 119,500
20+ Years	AED 125,700

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary In Dubai Based On Education

The level of education is also important when considering the salary in a profession. Similar goes for the job of a heavy equipment operator. This profession is mostly taken by individuals with high school or certificate-level education.

The high school level employees warm around 93% of lower salary compared to the individuals with a certificate or diploma level qualifications.

Educational Qualification	Average Salary Per Year
High school	AED 50,180
Certificate or Diploma	AED 100,280

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary In Dubai In Different Sectors

The government and private sectors have a difference in pay to employees. The public or government sector pays around 5% of a higher salary to heavy equipment operators when compared to the private sector.

Sector	Average Salary Per Year
Public sector	239,300 AED
Private sector	228,500 AED

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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary In UAE For Different Cities

Different cities in Dubai show a slight difference in the average pay of the employees in the profession of heavy equipment operations.

The following picture displays the different cities of Dubai along with the average salary paid in this profession for a complete understanding of the average pay in the country.

Cities	Average Salary Per Year
Ajman	AED 78,420
Abu Dhabi	AED 92,300
AI Ain	AED 83,300
Sarjah	AED 83,760
Fujairah	AED 75,500

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary In Dubai Compared To Other Professions

To get a clear image of the pay range and benefits of the job of heavy equipment operator, let’s compare it to other similar professions and the average of the professions and find a better career choice. Refer to the following table for similar professions and average salaries:

Profession	Average Salary Per Year
CNC operator	AED 137,400
Contracts manager	AED 275,200
Dock worker	AED 57,320
Drying technician	AED 57,820
Factory worker	AED 60,460
Forklift operator	AED 59,660
Lift truck operator	AED 66,000
Machine Operator	AED 57,820
Packaging manager	AED 210,500
Service Technician	AED 78,400

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