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Dentist Salary in Saudi Arabia

Dentists diagnose and treat conditions of the teeth, gums, and mouth. The Saudi Arabia median is $133,067 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
$133,067
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,093
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$133,067
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$63.97
varies by city

Dentist salary by city in Saudi Arabia

CityPer year
Makkah, SA$133,067
Madinah, SA$133,067
Dammam, SA$133,067
Buraydah, SA$133,067
Tabuk, SA$133,067
Ha'il, SA$133,067
Najrān, SA$133,067
Abha, SA$133,067
Arar, SA$133,067
Sakakah, SA$133,067
Jizan, SA$133,067
Riyadh, SA$93,067

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dentist make in Saudi Arabia?
The national median dentist salary in Saudi Arabia is about ‏499,000 ر.س.‏ per year (‏41,600 ر.س.‏ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ‏349,000 ر.س.‏ to ‏499,000 ر.س.‏.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays dentists the most?
Makkah, SA pays the most at about ‏499,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays dentists the least?
Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about ‏349,000 ر.س.‏ per year for a dentist.
What is the typical salary range for a dentist in Saudi Arabia?
Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, dentist pay commonly spans from about ‏247,000 ر.س.‏ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ‏691,100 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 dentist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes dentist pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
Is dentist in demand in Saudi Arabia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.