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Data Scientist Salary in Saudi Arabia

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. The Saudi Arabia median is $85,333 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$85,333
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,120
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$85,333
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$41.03
varies by city

Data Scientist salary by city in Saudi Arabia

CityPer year
Makkah, SA$85,333
Madinah, SA$85,333
Dammam, SA$85,333
Buraydah, SA$85,333
Tabuk, SA$85,333
Ha'il, SA$85,333
Najrān, SA$85,333
Abha, SA$85,333
Arar, SA$85,333
Sakakah, SA$85,333
Jizan, SA$85,333
Riyadh, SA$59,733

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in Saudi Arabia?
The national median data scientist salary in Saudi Arabia is about ‏320,000 ر.س.‏ per year (‏26,700 ر.س.‏ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ‏224,000 ر.س.‏ to ‏320,000 ر.س.‏.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays data scientists the most?
Makkah, SA pays the most at about ‏320,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays data scientists the least?
Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about ‏224,000 ر.س.‏ per year for a data scientist.
What is the typical salary range for a data scientist in Saudi Arabia?
Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, data scientist pay commonly spans from about ‏145,000 ر.س.‏ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ‏467,800 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 data scientist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data scientist pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
Is data scientist in demand in Saudi Arabia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +35% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.