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Architect Salary in Saudi Arabia

Architects design buildings and spaces that balance function, safety, and aesthetics. The Saudi Arabia median is $64,267 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$64,267
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,360
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$64,267
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$30.90
varies by city

Architect salary by city in Saudi Arabia

CityPer year
Makkah, SA$64,267
Madinah, SA$64,267
Dammam, SA$64,267
Buraydah, SA$64,267
Tabuk, SA$64,267
Ha'il, SA$64,267
Najrān, SA$64,267
Abha, SA$64,267
Arar, SA$64,267
Sakakah, SA$64,267
Jizan, SA$64,267
Riyadh, SA$45,067

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a architect make in Saudi Arabia?
The national median architect salary in Saudi Arabia is about ‏241,000 ر.س.‏ per year (‏20,100 ر.س.‏ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ‏169,000 ر.س.‏ to ‏241,000 ر.س.‏.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays architects the most?
Makkah, SA pays the most at about ‏241,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays architects the least?
Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about ‏169,000 ر.س.‏ per year for a architect.
What is the typical salary range for a architect in Saudi Arabia?
Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, architect pay commonly spans from about ‏111,000 ر.س.‏ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ‏347,000 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 architect salary data?
Pay by Role publishes architect pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
Is architect in demand in Saudi Arabia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Video Editor.