🏗️ 🇸🇦 Civil Engineer · Saudi Arabia

Civil Engineer Salary in Saudi Arabia

Mid-market: SAR 10,000/month · Range: 5,500–20,000 SAR/month. No income tax for expats. Calculate your take-home pay and GCC package below.

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Monthly Take-Home
10,000SAR
Annual: 120,000 SAR · Hourly: 57.69 SAR/hr
Gross10,000 SAR
Deductions- SAR
Net Pay10,000 SAR
No income tax for expats.
Salary Breakdown by Period
PeriodGrossNet Take-Home
Annual120,000 SAR120,000 SAR
Quarterly30,000 SAR30,000 SAR
Monthly10,000 SAR10,000 SAR
Bi-Weekly4,615 SAR4,615 SAR
Weekly2,308 SAR2,308 SAR
Daily462 SAR462 SAR
Hourly57.69 SAR57.69 SAR
Salary in Home Currency
Monthly
Annual
Daily
Estimated Cost of Living in Saudi Arabia
Rent (est.) — Studio–1BR in Riyadh/Jeddah3,000 SAR/mo
Food & Groceries1,200 SAR/mo
Transport600 SAR/mo
Utilities400 SAR/mo
Estimated Monthly Savings4,800 SAR/mo
Market Salary Range for This Role
Entry Level (min)5,500 SAR/mo
Mid Market10,000 SAR/mo
Senior / Max20,000 SAR/mo

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Civil Engineer Salary in Saudi Arabia — Full Guide

Civil Engineer professionals in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia benefit from zero income tax on their salaries. No income tax for expats. The typical monthly salary for a Civil Engineer in Saudi Arabia ranges from SAR 5,500 (entry level) to SAR 20,000 (senior / specialised), with a mid-market rate of SAR 10,000/month.

Most Civil Engineer packages in Saudi Arabia include a Basic Salary plus Housing Allowance (~25% of basic), Transport Allowance, and sometimes food and mobile allowances. Enable GCC Package Mode in the calculator to model the complete compensation structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Civil Engineer salary in Saudi Arabia?

The average Civil Engineer salary in Saudi Arabia is approximately SAR 10,000 per month. The range is SAR 5,500–20,000/month depending on experience and employer.

Is Civil Engineer salary in Saudi Arabia tax-free?

No income tax for expats. Expatriate civil engineers in Saudi Arabia keep 100% of their gross salary with no personal income tax.

How much can a Civil Engineer save in Saudi Arabia?

With a mid-market salary and typical living costs, a Civil Engineer in Saudi Arabia can save SAR 3,000/month after rent, food, and transport. GCC is one of the best regions globally for expat savings.