Saudi Arabia Unveils Teacher Salary Scale for Foreign Educators

Saudi Arabia has released its General payroll schedule for foreign teachers, outlining earnings across 16 qualification levels. The salary figures include a 15% cost-of-living allowance as per Royal Decree No.

A/23, dated 20/03/1432 AH. Teachers with an intermediate certificate and a two-year educational diploma start with a basic salary of 1,350 Saudi riyals, with a 70-riyal annual increment, reaching a maximum of 2,400 riyals after 15 years.

Higher diploma programs yield higher starting salaries, with maximum salaries ranging from 2,590 riyals to 3,170 riyals. A high school diploma alone starts at 1,545 riyals, with maximum salaries up to 2,820 riyals.

Non-educational university degree holders earn 2,220 riyals, increasing to 4,325 riyals with additional educational training. Teachers with a PhD receive the highest pay, starting at 4,715 riyals and reaching a maximum of 7,340 riyals after 15 years.