📊 Executive Summary
Welcome to the interactive edition of the 2025-2026 MENA Legal & Translation Sector Report. This dashboard enables you to benchmark salaries across three distinct currencies, explore the "Certification Premium" for translators, and identify key recruitment channels. Use the tools below to reorient the analysis based on your specific hiring or benchmarking needs.
Salary Benchmarking Tool
Select a role to view comparative salary ranges and market-specific insights. Data is presented in local currencies (EGP, AED, SAR) to ensure accuracy without exchange rate fluctuations.
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🇪🇬 Egypt
EGP / MonthSelect a role to view insights.
🇦🇪 UAE
AED / MonthSelect a role to view insights.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
SAR / MonthSelect a role to view insights.
The "Certification Premium"
Data indicates a massive valuation gap between non-certified translators and those holding specialized diplomas (CLDP, AUC). Entry-level translators lacking certification typically earn significantly less, with a projected salary uplift of 40-60% upon achieving certified status.
Key Insight
"Specialized legal translation (contracts, litigation) in UAE averages AED 27,225/month for communication-legal translation roles."
Comparison: Legal Translator (UAE Average)
Comparison based on general market avg vs specialized roles
Recruitment Resource Center
A curated list of Tier-1 MENA legal recruitment specialists and secondary platforms. Use these verified portals to access the talent pools analyzed in this report.