Salary ranges · Saudi Arabia · free
Civil Engineer salary in Riyadh, 2026
Core range SAR 70 to 140k a year at 3 to 7 years; SAR 60k to SAR 220k across the published market. Estimate built between published anchors, labelled and reviewed.
| Experience | Low outlier | Core range | High outlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | SAR 36k | SAR 45 to 70k | SAR 95k |
| 3 to 7 years | SAR 60k | SAR 70 to 140k | SAR 220k |
| 8 to 15 years | SAR 120k | SAR 140 to 300k | SAR 480k |
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Civil Engineer · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 3 to 7 years
Core range SAR 70 to 140k a year
SAR 60k
Low outlier: small EPC or consultancy, limited benefits
SAR 70 to 140k
Core range, where most offers land
SAR 220k
High outlier: lead engineer on major project premium
City vs national hub
Riyadh is the primary Saudi hub; salaries typically above national averages.
Hays Saudi Arabia Salary Guide 2023
Employer type premium
International EPC and oil gas employers pay premium salaries.
Robert Half Middle East Salary Guide 2023
Skill premium
Piping, structural seismic and contract management skills raise pay.
Hays Saudi Arabia Salary Guide 2023
Typical annual increase
Typical annual salary increase 5 to 8% in Riyadh.
Robert Half Middle East Salary Guide 2023
Sources: Hays Saudi Arabia Salary Guide (2023); Robert Half Middle East Salary Guide (2023). This range is interpolated between the published survey rows either side of it and reviewed before it is promoted to verified; a figure outside the published market is never shown. Ask inside the core; use the outliers to spot a low offer or a real niche premium.
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