How much does a software programmer make in Saudi Arabia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SAR 9,985 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $31,950
- Compared with the median pay in Saudi Arabia
- 1.7 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 | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 29. Portugal estimate | $34,380 |
| 30. Saudi Arabia estimate | $31,950 |
| 31. Bahamas estimate | $30,130 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analystSAR 131,600
- Software developerSAR 129,800
- Web developerSAR 119,900
- Software testerSAR 123,900
- Data administratorSAR 121,500
- Systems administratorSAR 121,100
- Networks engineerSAR 125,700
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classifiedSAR 126,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software programmer make a month in Saudi Arabia?
The median gross salary is SAR 9,985 a month, SAR 119,800 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SAR 96,020 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SAR 144,500.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $113,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in Saudi Arabia or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $31,950 in Saudi Arabia, 3.1 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: SAR 131,600 a year against SAR 119,800 for a software programmer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate