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Psychiatrist Salary in Saudi Arabia

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. The Saudi Arabia median is $182,133 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$182,133
per year
Monthly (national)
$15,173
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$182,133
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$87.57
varies by city

Psychiatrist salary by city in Saudi Arabia

CityPer year
Makkah, SA$182,133
Madinah, SA$182,133
Dammam, SA$182,133
Buraydah, SA$182,133
Tabuk, SA$182,133
Ha'il, SA$182,133
Najrān, SA$182,133
Abha, SA$182,133
Arar, SA$182,133
Sakakah, SA$182,133
Jizan, SA$182,133
Riyadh, SA$127,467

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatrist make in Saudi Arabia?
The national median psychiatrist salary in Saudi Arabia is about ‏683,000 ر.س.‏ per year (‏56,900 ر.س.‏ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ‏478,000 ر.س.‏ to ‏683,000 ر.س.‏.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays psychiatrists the most?
Makkah, SA pays the most at about ‏683,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays psychiatrists the least?
Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about ‏478,000 ر.س.‏ per year for a psychiatrist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychiatrist in Saudi Arabia?
Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, psychiatrist pay commonly spans from about ‏338,000 ر.س.‏ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ‏946,000 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 psychiatrist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychiatrist pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
Is psychiatrist in demand in Saudi Arabia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.