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Frontend Developer vs IT Support Specialist salary

In Saudi Arabia, a frontend developer earns about 124% more than a it support specialist $90,667 vs $40,533 per year.

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Technology
Frontend Developer
$90,667/yr
Monthly
$7,547
Hourly
$43
Range
$59,653$128,560
10-yr outlook
+16%
Technology
IT Support Specialist
$40,533/yr
Monthly
$3,387
Hourly
$19
Range
$29,600$53,920
10-yr outlook
+6%

Pay range, side by side

PercentileFrontend DeveloperIT Support Specialist
Entry (10th)$59,653$29,600
25th$75,173$35,067
Median$90,667$40,533
75th$109,627$47,227
Senior (90th)$128,560$53,920

National Saudi Arabia figures in SAR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a frontend developer or it support specialist earn more in Saudi Arabia?
A frontend developer earns more, at about ‏340,000 ر.س.‏ per year vs ‏152,000 ر.س.‏ for a it support specialist — roughly 124% (‏188,000 ر.س.‏) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Saudi Arabia?
A frontend developer typically earns ‏223,700 ر.س.‏–‏482,100 ر.س.‏, while a it support specialist earns ‏111,000 ر.س.‏–‏202,200 ر.س.‏ per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Saudi Arabia?
On a monthly basis before tax, a frontend developer averages about ‏28,300 ر.س.‏ and a it support specialist about ‏12,700 ر.س.‏.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Saudi Arabia, a frontend developer earns about ‏223,700 ر.س.‏ while a it support specialist earns about ‏111,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Saudi Arabia, a frontend developer earns about ‏482,100 ر.س.‏ while a it support specialist earns about ‏202,200 ر.س.‏ per year.
Are frontend developer and it support specialist similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Technology category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.