Chemical Engineer Salary in Saudi Arabia
Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The Saudi Arabia median is $80,533 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$80,533
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,720
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$80,533
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$38.72
varies by city
Chemical Engineer salary by city in Saudi Arabia
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah, SA | $80,533 | $6,720 | 0% |
| Madinah, SA | $80,533 | $6,720 | 0% |
| Dammam, SA | $80,533 | $6,720 | 0% |
| Buraydah, SA | $80,533 | $6,720 | 0% |
| Tabuk, SA | $80,533 | $6,720 | 0% |
| Ha'il, SA | $80,533 | $6,720 | 0% |
| Najrān, SA | $80,533 | $6,720 | 0% |
| Abha, SA | $80,533 | $6,720 | 0% |
| Arar, SA | $80,533 | $6,720 | 0% |
| Sakakah, SA | $80,533 | $6,720 | 0% |
| Jizan, SA | $80,533 | $6,720 | 0% |
| Riyadh, SA | $56,267 | $4,693 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a chemical engineer make in Saudi Arabia?
- The national median chemical engineer salary in Saudi Arabia is about 302,000 ر.س. per year (25,200 ر.س. per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 211,000 ر.س. to 302,000 ر.س..
- Which Saudi Arabia city pays chemical engineers the most?
- Makkah, SA pays the most at about 302,000 ر.س. per year.
- Which Saudi Arabia city pays chemical engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about 211,000 ر.س. per year for a chemical engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in Saudi Arabia?
- Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about 144,000 ر.س. at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 421,600 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 chemical engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
- Is chemical engineer in demand in Saudi Arabia?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.