Entry Level Consulting Salaries in the Middle East: MBB, Tier 2, and Accenture

Hi, the list below is not 100% accurate but im pretty sure its +-10% within range as they are directly from friends working at firms in the Middle East.

Salaries for Abu Dhabi/Dubai/Doha

1. BCG - 30k riyals/aed for entry level associate consultant, previously you started as Junior associate but recently they stripped this away so they have the highest starting pay
2. McKinsey/Bain - 25k - 27k riyals/aed
3. Roland Berger - 24k riyals/aed
4. Kearney - 28k riyals/aed
5. Strategy& - 27k riyals/aed
6. PWC/Deloite/EY (not strategy &/monitor/parthenon) - 14k - 16k riyals/aed

Salaries in Riyadh (KSA) are about 20% more than the figures above.

Hey there 👋

I do not know specific numbers but within Accenture it depends on which part of Accenture you aim to join. If you will be part of Accenture Strategy you are looking at higher salaries compared to other parts like Consulting, Technology or Operations. 

Accenture Strategy typically is within the range of other Tier 2 companies like RB. At least in ASG it is slightly higher than the Big 4 on same level, but if you join any other part than Strategy it should be similar to the Big 4.

I know these are not the specific numbers you were asking for but I hope the answer helped anyways 😊

Lovely regards and happy Tuesday,

Sascha

Hi there,

Anon B is pretty spot on!

One additional thought: Comparing Middle Eastern salaries to the rest of the world is pretty favorable due to the lack of any income taxes. 

Keep that in mind!

All the best,

Florian

Two points to add to this

1. In ME, MBB tend to actually have lower compensation than some of the Tier2s. Basically, they bank on having a stronger brand, so then they don't need to compete on compensation.

2. The most accurate data you're going to get from having actual chats with consultants in the region. Don't start the convo asking about the compensation, nor should you ask them directly about their compensation, but ask them to give you a range that is reflecting an entry-level role. 

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Good luck!
Cristian 

Anon's numbers look about right.

Remember that income tax in 0% for the most part which makes a big difference.

Management consulted is a good resource for salaries btw!

Hi there,

Q: What do entry-level salaries typically look like for these firms in the Middle East?

You can find some data points for the Middle East below – please note that it refers to a few years ago.

▶ Top Consulting Salaries in the Middle East

Best,

Francesco

Hi there,

You're looking for quite a benchmark here :) 

Check on Glassdoor, you'll get directions on all the information you are asking for.

Best,

Alberto

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In general, Glassdoor is a good source to have a rough idea of salaries and how they compare.