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Professor Salary in Saudi Arabia

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Saudi Arabia median is $69,867 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$69,867
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,813
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$69,867
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$33.59
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Saudi Arabia

CityPer year
Makkah, SA$69,867
Madinah, SA$69,867
Dammam, SA$69,867
Buraydah, SA$69,867
Tabuk, SA$69,867
Ha'il, SA$69,867
Najrān, SA$69,867
Abha, SA$69,867
Arar, SA$69,867
Sakakah, SA$69,867
Jizan, SA$69,867
Riyadh, SA$48,800

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Saudi Arabia?
The national median professor salary in Saudi Arabia is about ‏262,000 ر.س.‏ per year (‏21,800 ر.س.‏ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ‏183,000 ر.س.‏ to ‏262,000 ر.س.‏.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays professors the most?
Makkah, SA pays the most at about ‏262,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about ‏183,000 ر.س.‏ per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Saudi Arabia?
Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about ‏138,000 ر.س.‏ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ‏377,300 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 professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
Is professor in demand in Saudi Arabia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.