We all want a raise next year, right?

Turns out, it depends on the industry you’re in. And in the UAE, the best-paid positions in 2018 are likely to be ones that focus on tax and technology.

But the others need not worry – plenty of other industries looking for skilled talent!

YallaCompare picked out UAE based jobs that will pay the best in 2018 (according to the Robert Half 2018 Salary Guide):

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1. Tax Manager

Sounds weird in the Middle East, doesn’t it? But tax managers are in high demand right now, especially in large companies.

According to Robert Half, tax managers can expect annual salaries of anywhere between AED 338,000 and AED 518,000.

2. Financial Planning And Analysis Director

Makes sense – VAT will create a lot more financial strain on big companies in the short term so big companies need financial planning executives to handle all of that.

You could earn anywhere between AED 604,000 and AED 875,000 per year.

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3. Chief Digital Officer

It isn’t going to be all about the money in the UAE’s jobs market next year. There’s plenty of focus on going digital, too.

Those that make the cut will be rewarded with an annual salary of between AED 637,000 and AED 960,000.

4. Data Manager

Part of going digital is collecting a lot of data and using it to make better business decisions.

That’s where data managers come in handy.

Expect to be paid between AED 480,000 and AED 780,000 per year.

5. Head Of Recruitment

UAE organisations expect to be able to hire really good talent in 2018 so it’s no surprise that they’re also investing a lot in HR staff.

Head of recruitment can earn anything between AED 465,000 and AED 480,000 per year.

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6. Compensation And Benefits Manager

Companies in the UAE are getting pretty serious about ensuring that their employees are looked after properly

If you can manage compensation and benefits, you can earn an annual salary of AED 310,000 to AED 360,000.