The average salary at EK... is around 8500aed.... And is plenty.... Plus allowances that vary from between 150aed to 500aed, all paid in local currency at destination.... You can make about 1000aed in allowances each month....
All uniform dry cleaning is free, transport to from work is free.... and the bus runs every 15 mins... So if your really broke you can jump on it to get to friends houses when not on duty! All your bills are paid!
Its a pretty easy life!