Saudi Arabia Sets Salary Scale for Foreign Health Workers

Saudi Arabia has officially released a salary structure for foreign health workers in its public health sector, as per Royal Order No. A/23 dated 20 March 1432 AH.

The salary scale covers various roles, including resident physicians and health assistants, with pay rates differing based on qualifications and the country of origin of those qualifications. A significant aspect of the structure is the inclusion of a 15% Cost of Living Allowance in all salary figures.

Workers trained in developed countries receive higher salaries compared to those from developing countries at the same job level. For instance, a Bachelor of Medicine from a developing country has a basic salary of SAR 4,600, while the same qualification from a developed country earns SAR 6,900.

The salary structure also includes various qualifications such as Master's degrees and PhDs, with corresponding basic salaries, experience bonuses, and maximum salaries varying significantly between workers from developed and developing nations.