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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Saudi Arabia

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. The Saudi Arabia median is $67,733 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$67,733
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,653
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$67,733
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$32.57
varies by city

Mechanical Engineer salary by city in Saudi Arabia

CityPer year
Makkah, SA$67,733
Madinah, SA$67,733
Dammam, SA$67,733
Buraydah, SA$67,733
Tabuk, SA$67,733
Ha'il, SA$67,733
Najrān, SA$67,733
Abha, SA$67,733
Arar, SA$67,733
Sakakah, SA$67,733
Jizan, SA$67,733
Riyadh, SA$47,467

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in Saudi Arabia?
The national median mechanical engineer salary in Saudi Arabia is about ‏254,000 ر.س.‏ per year (‏21,200 ر.س.‏ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ‏178,000 ر.س.‏ to ‏254,000 ر.س.‏.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays mechanical engineers the most?
Makkah, SA pays the most at about ‏254,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays mechanical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about ‏178,000 ر.س.‏ per year for a mechanical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in Saudi Arabia?
Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about ‏121,000 ر.س.‏ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ‏351,800 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 mechanical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
Is mechanical 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, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.