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How much does an astrophysicist make in Saudi Arabia?

SAR 136,200a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SAR 11,350 a month. estimate

Equals
$36,310
Compared with the median pay in Saudi Arabia
2.0 times
Data from
2022

Where Saudi Arabia ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $United StatesSenegalNigeriaSaudi Arabia, rank 29

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What physicists and astronomers earn in Saudi Arabia
Lowest 10%: SAR 102,000Median: SAR 136,200Highest 10%: SAR 163,700

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. United States$168,200
2. Switzerland estimate$129,000
3. Luxembourg estimate$105,900
28. Portugal estimate$39,060
29. Saudi Arabia estimate$36,310
30. Bahamas estimate$34,240
143. Nigeria estimate$463
Compare physicists and astronomers in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an astrophysicist make a month in Saudi Arabia?

The median gross salary is SAR 11,350 a month, SAR 136,200 a year.

How much does an astrophysicist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SAR 102,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SAR 163,700.

Which country pays an astrophysicist the most?

United States, with a median of $168,200 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an astrophysicist make more in Saudi Arabia or in United States?

In United States: $168,200 a year against $36,310 in Saudi Arabia, 4.6 times more.

Who makes more, an astrophysicist or a meteorologist?

An astrophysicist: SAR 136,200 a year against SAR 125,500 for a meteorologist, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate