United Arab Emirates
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Category Manager

Average Experienced Category Manager with Contract Negotiation Skills Salary in United Arab Emirates

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AED 330,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (AED)
25%
AED 242k
MEDIAN
AED 330k
75%
AED 370k

The average salary for a Category Manager is AED 330,000 in 2025

Base Salary
AED 242k - AED 370k
Bonus
AED 15k - AED 80k
Total Pay
AED 240k - AED 390k
Based on 7 salary profiles (last updated Mar 27 2025)
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Common Health Benefits for a Category Manager

Medical
100%
Dental
50%
Vision
50%

Gender Breakdown for Category Managers

Male
80.0%
Female
20.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Category Managers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Category Manager is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Category Manager that oversees more junior Category Managers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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