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Welder Salary in Saudi Arabia

Welders join metal parts using heat for construction, manufacturing, and repair. The Saudi Arabia median is $36,800 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$36,800
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,067
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$36,800
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$17.69
varies by city

Welder salary by city in Saudi Arabia

CityPer year
Makkah, SA$36,800
Madinah, SA$36,800
Dammam, SA$36,800
Buraydah, SA$36,800
Tabuk, SA$36,800
Ha'il, SA$36,800
Najrān, SA$36,800
Abha, SA$36,800
Arar, SA$36,800
Sakakah, SA$36,800
Jizan, SA$36,800
Riyadh, SA$25,733

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a welder make in Saudi Arabia?
The national median welder salary in Saudi Arabia is about ‏138,000 ر.س.‏ per year (‏11,500 ر.س.‏ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ‏96,500 ر.س.‏ to ‏138,000 ر.س.‏.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays welders the most?
Makkah, SA pays the most at about ‏138,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays welders the least?
Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about ‏96,500 ر.س.‏ per year for a welder.
What is the typical salary range for a welder in Saudi Arabia?
Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, welder pay commonly spans from about ‏68,300 ر.س.‏ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ‏186,600 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 welder salary data?
Pay by Role publishes welder pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
Is welder in demand in Saudi Arabia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter.