Offer Decoder: Compare Two Job Offers in the UAE
Enter two offers. The Offer Decoder compares guaranteed annual pay, variable pay, benefits, pay per hour and, for Emiratis in private-sector roles, estimated Nafis salary support and child allowance. You then weight money, learning, progression and flexibility to see which offer fits your goals. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.
Offer A
Offer B
What matters to you (0 to 10)
An estimate, not an entitlement decision. Nafis support is estimated from the published maximums for new beneficiaries from September 2026 (salary AED 6,000 to 20,000) and the AED 600 child allowance (salary up to AED 50,000); the Nafis platform decides your actual support. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.
How the comparison works
| Part | How it is calculated |
|---|---|
| Total package | (Monthly salary × 12) + expected bonus + (benefits × 12) + estimated Nafis support |
| Nafis salary support | Published maximum for your qualification, if you are an Emirati in a private-sector job paid AED 6,000 to 20,000 |
| Child allowance | AED 600 per child a month, private sector, salary AED 6,000 to 50,000 |
| Per hour | Total package ÷ (hours per week × 52) |
| Weighted score | Money (scaled to the higher package) and your 1 to 5 ratings, weighted by your priorities |
Frequently asked questions
01How do I compare a private-sector offer with a government one?
Compare the full package: in the private sector, an eligible Emirati can add Nafis salary support and the child allowance to the employer's salary. Then weigh learning, progression and flexibility, which the Offer Decoder lets you score.
02Is the Nafis amount guaranteed?
No. The tool uses published maximums. The Nafis platform decides your actual support.
03Can non-Emiratis use the Offer Decoder?
Yes. Set "I am a UAE national" to No and it compares the packages without Nafis.
This page explains UAE Emiratisation rules for general information. It is not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm against the official MoHRE, Nafis or Central Bank source linked above before acting. StrongYes is an independent publication and is not affiliated with MoHRE, Nafis, the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council or any UAE government body. Full disclaimer.