How much does an economist make in Saudi Arabia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SAR 10,730 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $34,330
- Compared with the median pay in Saudi Arabia
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Saudi Arabia ranks among 144 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 | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 29. Portugal estimate | $36,940 |
| 30. Saudi Arabia estimate | $34,330 |
| 31. Bahamas estimate | $32,370 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AnthropologistSAR 103,800
- HistorianSAR 108,500
- PsychologistSAR 115,400
- Social workerSAR 102,700
- Religious professionalsSAR 91,620
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Saudi Arabia?
The median gross salary is SAR 10,730 a month, SAR 128,700 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SAR 100,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SAR 166,700.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Saudi Arabia or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $34,330 in Saudi Arabia, 3.6 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: SAR 128,700 a year against SAR 103,800 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate