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Salaries in Saudi Arabia

The salary range of employees working in Saudi Arabia is, by default, in the range of 4,249 SAR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 18,014 SAR (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Gross monthly salary in Saudi Arabia is
80% of people earn:
4,249 - 18,014 SAR
10% earn less lthan 4,249 SAR
10% earns more than 18,014 SAR
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Distribution of employees in Saudi Arabia into salary brackets in SAR.

Average salary and range in Saudi Arabia by age in SAR.

<24
 
 
Average 7,579
Median 6,980
10% 3,994
25% 5,227
75% 9,271
90% 11,908
25-34
 
 
Average 10,065
Median 8,574
10% 3,650
25% 5,578
75% 12,853
90% 18,232
35-44
 
 
Average 11,421
Median 9,823
10% 4,325
25% 6,483
75% 14,527
90% 20,412
45-54
 
 
Average 10,655
Median 8,719
10% 3,144
25% 5,283
75% 13,795
90% 20,412
55+
 
 
Average 9,951
Median 8,338
10% 3,327
25% 5,270
75% 12,788
90% 18,466

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Saudi Arabia (SAR).

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Men
10,665 SAR
9,060 SAR
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Women
In general, in Saudi Arabia, men earn 17.7% more than women.

The best paid positions in Saudi Arabia

List of the best paid positions and their average monthly salary in Saudi Arabia (SAR).

1. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
59,481 SAR
2. Managing Director Top Management
46,042 SAR
3. Country Manager/Director Top Management
44,306 SAR
4. IT Director Top Management
40,825 SAR
5. Technical Director Top Management
37,086 SAR
6. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
36,190 SAR
7. Production Director Top Management
34,121 SAR
8. Marketing Director Top Management
33,616 SAR
9. Sales Director Top Management
32,382 SAR
10. Call Centre Director Top Management
31,009 SAR
11. Senior Project Manager Management
29,780 SAR
12. Publishing House Director Top Management
29,399 SAR
13. Lead developer Information Technology
29,282 SAR
14. Development Director Top Management
29,230 SAR
15. Legal advisor Law & Legislation
28,865 SAR
16. Operations Manager Top Management
28,858 SAR
17. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
27,983 SAR
18. Logistics Director Top Management
27,266 SAR
19. Medical Institution Manager Top Management
26,596 SAR
20. Head of the Legal Department Management
26,265 SAR

The worst paid positions in Saudi Arabia

List of the worst-paid positions and their average monthly salary in Saudi Arabia (SAR)

1. Cleaner General labour
2,339 SAR
2. Porter, Information Staff General labour
2,391 SAR
3. Au-pair General labour
2,743 SAR
4. Survey Interviewer General labour
2,826 SAR
5. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
2,855 SAR
6. General Labourer General labour
2,867 SAR
7. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
3,050 SAR
8. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
3,106 SAR
9. Hostess General labour
3,168 SAR
10. Forklift Truck Operator Transport, Haulage, Logistics
3,426 SAR
11. Petrol Station Attendant Service Industries
3,426 SAR
12. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
3,468 SAR
13. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
3,487 SAR
14. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
3,540 SAR
15. Cobbler Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
3,551 SAR
16. Security Guard Security & Protection
3,574 SAR
17. Receptionist Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
3,579 SAR
18. Waiter - Room Service Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
3,610 SAR
19. Animal Care Worker Agriculture, Food Industry
3,623 SAR
20. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
3,631 SAR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EgyptEgypt
1,544 SAR (gross)
KuwaitKuwait
11,455 SAR (gross)
OmanOman
16,798 SAR (gross)
United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
19,305 SAR (gross)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Sales Director
Top Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Hai'l Region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
3,459 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
13,259 SAR
Anually salary
41,508 USD
Anually salary
159,108 SAR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 06:38:48
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Building Control Surveyor
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Makkah Province
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,696 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
6,500 SAR
Anually salary
20,352 USD
Anually salary
78,000 SAR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 02:52:29
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Storekeeper
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Ar Riyāḑ
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
652 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
2,500 SAR
Anually salary
7,824 USD
Anually salary
30,000 SAR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 01:47:58
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Firefighter, Rescuer
Security & Protection
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Makkah Province
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,087 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
8,000 SAR
Anually salary
25,044 USD
Anually salary
96,000 SAR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 01:44:38
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Architect
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Makkah Province
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,957 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
7,500 SAR
Anually salary
23,484 USD
Anually salary
90,000 SAR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-08 13:52:56
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Agricultural Engineer, Agronomist
Agriculture, Food Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
'Asir
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,305 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
5,000 SAR
Anually salary
15,660 USD
Anually salary
60,000 SAR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-08 03:16:11
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Financial Analyst
Banking
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Ar Riyāḑ
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
3,914 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
15,000 SAR
Anually salary
46,968 USD
Anually salary
180,000 SAR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 22:05:29
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IT Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Ar Riyāḑ
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
3,131 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
12,000 SAR
Anually salary
37,572 USD
Anually salary
144,000 SAR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 15:10:01
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Account Director
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Ar Riyāḑ
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,252 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,800 SAR
Anually salary
15,024 USD
Anually salary
57,600 SAR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 12:51:31
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Archivist, Registry Administrator
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Al Madinah al Munawwarah
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,148 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
4,400 SAR
Anually salary
13,776 USD
Anually salary
52,800 SAR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 10:36:11
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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about the salary level in $country.

The total gross average salary for job positions in the country based on Saudiarabia.paylab.com data in Saudi Arabia is 10,353 SAR.

The best-paid positions in the country Saudi Arabia are Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Country Manager/Director, IT Director, Technical Director.

The worst-paid positions in the country Saudi Arabia are Cleaner, Porter, Information Staff, Au-pair, Survey Interviewer, Postal Delivery Worker.

When we add up the average salary of all women and the average salary of all men in the country Saudi Arabia, regardless of the work they do, women earn 15.05% less than men.

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