How much does a mechanical engineer make in Saudi Arabia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SAR 10,770 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $34,480
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 29. Portugal estimate | $37,090 |
| 30. Saudi Arabia estimate | $34,480 |
| 31. Bahamas estimate | $32,510 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerSAR 127,000
- Civil engineerSAR 123,200
- Environment engineerSAR 117,700
- Chemical engineerSAR 126,800
- Mine engineerSAR 136,400
- Test engineerSAR 127,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Saudi Arabia?
The median gross salary is SAR 10,770 a month, SAR 129,300 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SAR 111,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SAR 154,700.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Saudi Arabia or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $34,480 in Saudi Arabia, 3.2 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or a civil engineer?
A mechanical engineer: SAR 129,300 a year against SAR 123,200 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate