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Backend Developer Salary in Saudi Arabia

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Saudi Arabia median is $93,867 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is SAR). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

National median
$93,867
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,813
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$93,867
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$45.13
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Saudi Arabia

CityPer year
Makkah, SA$93,867
Madinah, SA$93,867
Dammam, SA$93,867
Buraydah, SA$93,867
Tabuk, SA$93,867
Ha'il, SA$93,867
Najrān, SA$93,867
Abha, SA$93,867
Arar, SA$93,867
Sakakah, SA$93,867
Jizan, SA$93,867
Riyadh, SA$65,867

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Saudi Arabia?
The national median backend developer salary in Saudi Arabia is about ‏352,000 ر.س.‏ per year (‏29,300 ر.س.‏ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ‏247,000 ر.س.‏ to ‏352,000 ر.س.‏.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays backend developers the most?
Makkah, SA pays the most at about ‏352,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about ‏247,000 ر.س.‏ per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Saudi Arabia?
Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about ‏160,000 ر.س.‏ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ‏506,900 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 backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
Is backend developer in demand in Saudi Arabia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist.