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Accountant Salary in Saudi Arabia

Accountants prepare and analyze financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The Saudi Arabia median is $51,467 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$51,467
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,293
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$51,467
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$24.74
varies by city

Accountant salary by city in Saudi Arabia

CityPer year
Makkah, SA$51,467
Madinah, SA$51,467
Dammam, SA$51,467
Buraydah, SA$51,467
Tabuk, SA$51,467
Ha'il, SA$51,467
Najrān, SA$51,467
Abha, SA$51,467
Arar, SA$51,467
Sakakah, SA$51,467
Jizan, SA$51,467
Riyadh, SA$36,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a accountant make in Saudi Arabia?
The national median accountant salary in Saudi Arabia is about ‏193,000 ر.س.‏ per year (‏16,100 ر.س.‏ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ‏135,000 ر.س.‏ to ‏193,000 ر.س.‏.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays accountants the most?
Makkah, SA pays the most at about ‏193,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays accountants the least?
Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about ‏135,000 ر.س.‏ per year for a accountant.
What is the typical salary range for a accountant in Saudi Arabia?
Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, accountant pay commonly spans from about ‏74,900 ر.س.‏ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ‏267,300 ر.س.‏ for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Saudi Arabia cities have accountant salary data?
Pay by Role publishes accountant pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
Is accountant in demand in Saudi Arabia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager.