How much does an airline pilot make in Saudi Arabia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SAR 10,620 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $33,980
- Compared with the median pay in Saudi Arabia
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Saudi Arabia ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $197,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $143,200 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $116,300 |
| 32. Estonia estimate | $34,250 |
| 33. Saudi Arabia estimate | $33,980 |
| 34. Czechia estimate | $32,430 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $621 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerSAR 99,650
- Ship pilotSAR 93,490
- Air traffic controllerSAR 124,800
- Air traffic safety technicianSAR 88,890
- Wind technicianSAR 76,350
- Technical aideSAR 87,240
- Electrical technicianSAR 91,400
- Electronics engineering technicianSAR 85,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make a month in Saudi Arabia?
The median gross salary is SAR 10,620 a month, SAR 127,400 a year.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SAR 93,670 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SAR 169,200.
Which country pays an airline pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $197,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an airline pilot make more in Saudi Arabia or in United States?
In United States: $197,800 a year against $33,980 in Saudi Arabia, 5.8 times more.
Who makes more, an airline pilot or a chief engineer?
An airline pilot: SAR 127,400 a year against SAR 99,650 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate