How much does a rig driller make in Saudi Arabia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SAR 2,586 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,274
- Compared with the median pay in Saudi Arabia
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Saudi Arabia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 61. Tonga estimate | $8,497 |
| 62. Saudi Arabia estimate | $8,274 |
| 63. Marshall Islands estimate | $8,264 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- MinersSAR 30,940
- Stone planerSAR 25,840
- Stone fabricatorSAR 25,640
- Metal casterSAR 27,240
- Metal filerSAR 24,990
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsSAR 28,600
- Photo retoucherSAR 21,680
- Cure operatorSAR 24,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Saudi Arabia?
The median gross salary is SAR 2,586 a month, SAR 31,030 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SAR 26,960 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SAR 36,420.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in Saudi Arabia or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $8,274 in Saudi Arabia, 6.9 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: SAR 31,030 a year against SAR 25,840 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate