Average salary in Saudi Arabia
The average monthly wage is SAR 11,424 for Saudis and SAR 4,090 for non-Saudis.[1]
12,104Saudi men
9,249Saudi women
4,249Non-Saudi men
2,395Non-Saudi women
Q2 2026 (Shawwal 1447 – Muharram 1448 AH) · paid employees in their main job · all workers SAR 5,794
Since 2016
SAR per month- Saudis
- Non-Saudis
- Q2 2026 (2025 method)
Chart values
| Quarter | Saudis | Non-Saudis | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 11,424 | 4,090 | 5,794 |
| Q4 2024 | 10,088 | 4,434 | 6,143 |
| Q3 2024 | 10,119 | 4,202 | 6,009 |
| Q2 2024 | 10,159 | 4,376 | 6,159 |
| Q1 2024 | 10,081 | 4,453 | 6,241 |
| Q4 2023 | 9,999 | 4,577 | 6,250 |
| Q3 2023 | 9,809 | 4,129 | 5,908 |
| Q2 2023 | 9,854 | 4,263 | 6,018 |
| Q1 2023 | 9,792 | 4,125 | 5,910 |
| Q4 2022 | 9,582 | 4,033 | 5,838 |
| Q3 2022 | 9,438 | 3,967 | 5,734 |
| Q2 2022 | 10,270 | 3,929 | 5,792 |
| Q1 2022 | 9,629 | 3,897 | 5,758 |
| Q4 2021 | 9,931 | 3,886 | 5,730 |
| Q3 2021 | 10,235 | 4,435 | 6,209 |
| Q2 2021 | 10,314 | 3,953 | 5,884 |
| Q1 2021 | 10,404 | 3,892 | 5,745 |
| Q4 2020 | 10,540 | 4,078 | 6,564 |
| Q3 2020 | 9,971 | 4,213 | 6,601 |
| Q2 2020 | 9,970 | 4,136 | 6,590 |
| Q1 2020 | 10,303 | 4,031 | 6,503 |
| Q4 2019 | 10,256 | 3,769 | 6,313 |
| Q3 2019 | 10,273 | 3,866 | 6,297 |
| Q2 2019 | 10,342 | 4,048 | 6,444 |
| Q1 2019 | 10,299 | 3,872 | 6,287 |
| Q4 2018 | 10,292 | 3,741 | 6,277 |
| Q3 2018 | 10,472 | 3,682 | 6,267 |
| Q2 2018 | 10,238 | 3,755 | 6,235 |
| Q1 2018 | 10,089 | 3,768 | 6,210 |
| Q4 2017 | 9,939 | 3,674 | 6,093 |
| Q3 2017 | 10,012 | 3,727 | 6,119 |
| Q2 2017 | 9,911 | 3,875 | 6,195 |
| Q1 2017 | 9,884 | 3,611 | 5,959 |
| Q4 2016 | 10,227 | 3,758 | 6,225 |
| Q3 2016 | 9,712 | 3,299 | 5,749 |
| Q2 2016 | 10,462 | 3,604 | 6,384 |
By economic activity
Q2 2026 (Shawwal 1447 – Muharram 1448 AH) · SAR per month
By economic activity
Q2 2026 (Shawwal 1447 – Muharram 1448 AH) · SAR per month| Activity | Saudis | Non-Saudis | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8,397 | 2,147 | 2,341 |
| Industry and construction | 10,679 | 5,085 | 5,797 |
| Services | 11,541 | 3,777 | 5,860 |
| All paid employees | 11,424 | 4,090 | 5,794 |
By education
Q2 2026 (Shawwal 1447 – Muharram 1448 AH) · SAR per month
By education
Q2 2026 (Shawwal 1447 – Muharram 1448 AH) · SAR per month| Education | Saudis | Non-Saudis | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| No schooling | 4,802 | 1,906 | 1,941 |
| Primary | 5,559 | 2,030 | 2,116 |
| Lower secondary | 7,077 | 2,211 | 2,358 |
| Upper secondary | 8,871 | 2,844 | 4,653 |
| Post-secondary (non-tertiary) | 10,330 | 5,085 | 7,718 |
| Short-cycle tertiary (diploma) | 10,039 | 5,009 | 7,856 |
| Bachelor's | 12,767 | 9,543 | 10,954 |
| Master's | 20,111 | 16,505 | 17,887 |
| Doctorate | 28,899 | 20,543 | 23,633 |
| All paid employees | 11,424 | 4,090 | 5,794 |
By age
Q2 2026 (Shawwal 1447 – Muharram 1448 AH) · SAR per month
By age
Q2 2026 (Shawwal 1447 – Muharram 1448 AH) · SAR per month| Age | Saudis | Non-Saudis | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15–24 | 5,777 | 2,134 | 2,939 |
| 25–34 | 9,255 | 3,072 | 4,466 |
| 35–44 | 12,813 | 4,941 | 6,875 |
| 45–54 | 14,937 | 5,272 | 7,847 |
| 55 and over | 14,571 | 5,447 | 6,577 |
| All paid employees | 11,424 | 4,090 | 5,794 |
By region
Q4 2024 (Rabi' al-Awwal – Jumada al-Akhirah 1446 AH) · SAR per month
By region
Q4 2024 (Rabi' al-Awwal – Jumada al-Akhirah 1446 AH) · SAR per month| Region | Saudis | Non-Saudis | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 10,088 | 4,434 | 6,143 |
| Riyadh | 11,345 | 5,620 | 7,275 |
| Makkah | 9,646 | 4,468 | 5,898 |
| Eastern Province | 9,839 | 4,461 | 6,011 |
| Madinah | 9,340 | 3,376 | 5,213 |
| Al-Qassim | 8,728 | 2,620 | 4,838 |
| Asir | 9,793 | 2,768 | 5,180 |
| Tabuk | 9,638 | 3,189 | 5,460 |
| Hail | 9,302 | 2,780 | 4,935 |
| Jazan | 9,731 | 2,859 | 5,630 |
| Najran | 8,129 | 2,406 | 4,549 |
| Al-Baha | 9,263 | 2,281 | 5,144 |
| Al-Jouf | 9,480 | 2,822 | 5,046 |
| Northern Borders | 9,735 | 3,388 | 5,812 |
Q4 2024 (Rabi' al-Awwal – Jumada al-Akhirah 1446 AH) · latest quarter published by region, on the earlier survey method, so not comparable with the figures at the top