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Photographer Salary in Saudi Arabia

Photographers capture and edit images for clients, publications, and brands. The Saudi Arabia median is $38,400 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$38,400
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,200
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$38,400
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$18.46
varies by city

Photographer salary by city in Saudi Arabia

CityPer year
Makkah, SA$38,400
Madinah, SA$38,400
Dammam, SA$38,400
Buraydah, SA$38,400
Tabuk, SA$38,400
Ha'il, SA$38,400
Najrān, SA$38,400
Abha, SA$38,400
Arar, SA$38,400
Sakakah, SA$38,400
Jizan, SA$38,400
Riyadh, SA$26,933

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a photographer make in Saudi Arabia?
The national median photographer salary in Saudi Arabia is about ‏144,000 ر.س.‏ per year (‏12,000 ر.س.‏ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ‏101,000 ر.س.‏ to ‏144,000 ر.س.‏.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays photographers the most?
Makkah, SA pays the most at about ‏144,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays photographers the least?
Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about ‏101,000 ر.س.‏ per year for a photographer.
What is the typical salary range for a photographer in Saudi Arabia?
Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, photographer pay commonly spans from about ‏58,900 ر.س.‏ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ‏215,300 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 photographer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes photographer pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
Is photographer in demand in Saudi Arabia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.