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House Driver Jobs in Sharjah

AED 2,000–AED 3,500 a month · 6 days a week

Quick answer

House Driver jobs in Sharjah typically pay AED 2,000–AED 3,500 a month. Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of 6 days a week. Employers ask for valid licence and clean record and passport and visa verification. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Sharjah.

Typical pay
AED 2,000–AED 3,500
per month
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
6 days a week
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About house driver jobs in Sharjah

House Driver jobs in Sharjah are household positions: a house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. Families hiring in Sharjah range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Emirate of Sharjah.

Sharjah is known for manufacturing, education, publishing, and logistics, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Sharjah free zone manufacturers, University of Sharjah, Air Arabia, and Crescent Enterprises. Sharjah produces a large share of UAE industrial output and offers lower living costs than neighbouring Dubai.

Main duties

  • Drive family members and guests
  • Do grocery and household errands
  • Collect documents, parcels and repairs
  • Keep vehicles fuelled and clean
  • Log mileage and expenses

House Driver pay in Sharjah

Household incomes in Sharjah are shaped by an average local salary of around AED 120,000, which is why house driver pay here sits slightly below the UAE average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in SharjahTypical pay ranges, per month. House Driver highlighted.
House DriverAED 2,000–AED 3,500
Family DriverAED 2,200–AED 4,000
Personal DriverAED 3,000–AED 6,000
Domestic HelperAED 1,400–AED 2,300
Home CookAED 2,000–AED 3,500
House Driver pay across UAETypical ranges in the largest cities, per month.
DubaiAED 2,000–AED 3,500
Abu DhabiAED 2,000–AED 3,500
SharjahAED 2,000–AED 3,500

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a house driver

Typical day — House DriverAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 7:00School run
  2. 9:00Office commute
  3. 11:00Errands & car care
  4. 15:00School pick-up
  5. 19:00Evening drop-offs

Why work in Sharjah?

The local job market is growing at 4.0% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Sharjah.

Sharjah is often described as “Industry and Education Emirate”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Valid licence and clean record
  • Local area knowledge
  • Reliability and references
  • Background check

Working in United Arab Emirates

  • Right to work in United Arab Emirates: Domestic workers need a domestic worker visa sponsored by the household or a licensed recruitment centre such as Tadbeer.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for passport and visa verification, a medical fitness test, Emirates ID registration and references from previous employers.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the contract salary agreed under MOHRE rules.
  • Contract: A standard domestic worker contract approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) is required.

Live-in or live-out?

Most house driver jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary. For live-in roles the family usually provides a private room, meals, the residence visa, medical insurance and often a yearly flight home, so the salary above is mostly take-home pay.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your house driver experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete UAE right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house driver earn in Sharjah?

House Driver jobs in Sharjah typically pay AED 2,000–AED 3,500 a month. Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in house driver jobs in Sharjah?

Live-in positions are common. Most house driver jobs in UAE are full time on a monthly salary.

What do I need to work as a house driver in UAE?

Employers ask for valid licence and clean record, local area knowledge and passport and visa verification. You must also have the right to work in United Arab Emirates.

What does a house driver do day to day?

A house driver is the driver attached to a household, covering family trips, shopping, guests and general errands. Typical duties include drive family members and guests, do grocery and household errands, collect documents, parcels and repairs.

How do I apply for house driver jobs in Sharjah on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Sharjah hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a house driver work?

A typical schedule is 6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.