How much does a chief engineer make in Saudi Arabia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SAR 8,304 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $26,570
- Compared with the median pay in Saudi Arabia
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Saudi Arabia ranks among 142 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. Switzerland estimate | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 31. Estonia estimate | $26,780 |
| 32. Saudi Arabia estimate | $26,570 |
| 33. Czechia estimate | $25,360 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilotSAR 93,490
- Airline pilotSAR 127,400
- 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 a chief engineer make a month in Saudi Arabia?
The median gross salary is SAR 8,304 a month, SAR 99,650 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SAR 77,210 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SAR 117,500.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Saudi Arabia or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $26,570 in Saudi Arabia, 4.1 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: SAR 99,650 a year against SAR 93,490 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate