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Salaries in Saudi Arabia 2026: Average Pay by Job
What do jobs in Saudi Arabia pay? Monthly salary ranges in SAR for 14 roles, with a source for every figure.
Quick answer
Monthly salary ranges for 14 jobs in Saudi Arabia in SAR, from published salary reports (2025-2026). There is no personal income tax on salaries, so the figure you are offered is what you take home before any social-insurance deduction that applies to you.
Salaries by job in Saudi Arabia
| Job | Monthly salary | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | SAR 8,000 - 28,000 | Gross |
| Data Analyst | SAR 6,000 - 22,000 | Gross |
| Nurse | SAR 4,000 - 15,000 | Gross |
| Doctor (General Practitioner) | SAR 8,500 - 40,000 | Gross |
| Pharmacist | SAR 5,000 - 10,000 | Gross |
| Accountant | SAR 4,700 - 16,000 | Gross |
| Civil Engineer | SAR 6,000 - 13,000 | Gross |
| HSE / Safety Officer | SAR 4,000 - 9,000 | Gross |
| Electrician | SAR 2,000 - 4,000 | Gross |
| Driver (Light / Heavy Vehicle) | SAR 2,000 - 4,000 | Gross |
| School Teacher | SAR 5,000 - 14,000 | Gross |
| Sales Executive | SAR 5,000 - 15,000 | Gross |
| Security Guard | SAR 2,500 - 5,000 | Gross |
| HR Officer / Specialist | SAR 6,000 - 16,000 | Gross |
Gross = total package including the usual housing and transport allowances. Every figure is sourced on its job page.
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