How much does a lawyer make in Saudi Arabia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SAR 11,720 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $37,500
- Compared with the median pay in Saudi Arabia
- 2.0 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 | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 29. Portugal estimate | $40,340 |
| 30. Saudi Arabia estimate | $37,500 |
| 31. Bahamas estimate | $35,360 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeSAR 150,300
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedSAR 121,100
- Museum curatorSAR 101,700
- LibrarianSAR 105,000
- EconomistSAR 128,700
- AnthropologistSAR 103,800
- HistorianSAR 108,500
- PsychologistSAR 115,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Saudi Arabia?
The median gross salary is SAR 11,720 a month, SAR 140,600 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SAR 105,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SAR 192,800.
Which country pays a lawyer the most?
United States, with a median of $159,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a lawyer make more in Saudi Arabia or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $37,500 in Saudi Arabia, 4.3 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: SAR 150,300 a year against SAR 140,600 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate