Saudi Arabia Sets Salary Structure for Foreign Engineers

Saudi Arabia has officially released a salary structure for foreign engineers, as mandated by Royal Decree No. A/23, dated 20 March 1432 AH.

This structure outlines basic pay, experience allowances, and maximum earnings for three qualification levels: bachelor's, master's, and doctorate in engineering. The figures include a 15% cost-of-living allowance.

A foreign engineer with a bachelor's degree starts with a basic monthly salary of 6,900 Saudi riyals, with an experience allowance of 345 riyals, leading to a maximum salary of 12,075 riyals after 15 years of experience. Engineers holding a master's degree begin at 8,050 riyals per month, with a maximum salary of 14,125 riyals.

PhD holders start at 9,775 riyals, reaching a maximum of 17,125 riyals after 15 years. The salary structure applies across various engineering disciplines, although specific fields were not detailed.