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Construction / Building / Installation Average Salaries in Saudi Arabia 2024

How much money does a person working in Construction / Building / Installation make in Saudi Arabia?


Average Monthly Salary
10,400 SAR
( 124,000 SAR yearly)

LOW
4,230
SAR
AVERAGE
10,400
SAR
HIGH
28,600
SAR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Construction / Building / Installation in Saudi Arabia typically earns around 10,400 SAR. Salaries range from 4,230 SAR (lowest average) to 28,600 SAR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Construction / Building / Installation domain in Saudi Arabia exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Construction / Building / Installation
3D Printing Construction Technician10,500 SAR
Adjudicator5,920 SAR
Assembler4,920 SAR
Boat Builder and Shipwright7,460 SAR
Bricklayer4,220 SAR
Building Administrator6,590 SAR
Building Automation Engineer15,100 SAR
Building Contracts Manager21,900 SAR
Building Information Modeling Manager20,100 SAR
Building Inspector6,120 SAR
Building Monitor4,880 SAR
Building Sales Manager20,900 SAR
Building Systems Integration Specialist14,300 SAR
Cabinetmaker5,180 SAR
Carpenter5,710 SAR
Civil Engineer15,500 SAR
Civil Technician7,450 SAR
Concreter4,830 SAR
Construction and Building Inspector6,550 SAR
Construction and Maintenance Manager11,700 SAR
Construction Assistant6,140 SAR
Construction Coordinator8,770 SAR
Construction Data Analyst12,500 SAR
Construction Estimator9,660 SAR
Construction Field Engineer13,800 SAR
Construction General Manager28,600 SAR
Construction Inventory Officer5,320 SAR
Construction Manager27,500 SAR
Construction Operations Manager24,200 SAR
Construction Project Controls Manager19,400 SAR
Construction Project Coordinator16,100 SAR
Construction Project Engineer14,400 SAR
Construction Project Manager26,100 SAR
Construction Project Manager27,600 SAR
Construction Project Planner14,200 SAR
Construction Quality Control Manager19,700 SAR
Construction Robotics Engineer16,100 SAR
Construction Safety Officer9,180 SAR
Construction Superintendent9,190 SAR
Construction Supervisor14,100 SAR
Construction Technical Assistant5,790 SAR
Construction Technical Officer6,460 SAR
Construction Technical Writer6,190 SAR
Construction Technician5,430 SAR
Construction Waste Management Consultant15,100 SAR
Construction Worker4,720 SAR
Crane and Tower Operator5,210 SAR
Crane Operator5,150 SAR
Diesel Mechanic4,930 SAR
Digital Construction Manager16,200 SAR
Draughtsman4,510 SAR
Drywall Installer5,480 SAR
Electrical Draftsman5,510 SAR
Electrical Engineering Supervisor16,300 SAR
Electrical Engineering Technician6,310 SAR
Electrical Supervisor11,000 SAR
Electrician7,500 SAR
Elevator Installer and Repairer6,780 SAR
Engineer14,400 SAR
Excavator Operator5,160 SAR
Field Inspector8,840 SAR
Floor Finisher5,950 SAR
Floor Manager8,220 SAR
Foreman4,430 SAR
Frame and Truss Detailer4,640 SAR
Furniture Finisher5,120 SAR
Gas Technician 4,670 SAR
Handyman4,480 SAR
Health and Safety Coordinator6,220 SAR
Health and Safety Officer7,090 SAR
Installation Manager17,600 SAR
Installer4,360 SAR
Insulation Installer5,230 SAR
Labourer4,120 SAR
Land Surveyor6,710 SAR
Lean Construction Specialist14,800 SAR
Lift Technician5,230 SAR
Maintenance Foreman4,410 SAR
Material Tester7,390 SAR
Model Maker7,460 SAR
Order Picker4,350 SAR
Painter4,870 SAR
Pipe Layer4,120 SAR
Pipe Welder4,340 SAR
Pipefitter4,080 SAR
Plumber5,310 SAR
Prefabrication and Modular Construction Specialist14,600 SAR
Property Coordinator13,000 SAR
Purchasing Manager18,600 SAR
Quantity Estimator9,840 SAR
Quantity Surveyor9,850 SAR
Roof Slater and Tiler4,640 SAR
Sheet Metal Mechanic5,080 SAR
Sheet Metal Worker4,570 SAR
Site Clerk5,100 SAR
Site engineer13,200 SAR
Site Leader24,100 SAR
Stock Controller7,550 SAR
Structural Steel Construction Worker5,460 SAR
Sustainable Materials Engineer14,000 SAR
Technical Draughtsman6,110 SAR
Tender Manager22,400 SAR
Tendering Manager22,200 SAR
Tower Crane Operator5,070 SAR
Wall and Floor Tiler4,710 SAR
Warehouse Manager16,300 SAR
Welder4,160 SAR
Welding Superintendent5,630 SAR


Construction / Building / Installation Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Saudi Arabia

Median and salary distribution Saudi Arabia Construction / Building / Installation monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
14,200 SAR or more
10% of people earn
11,800 to 14,200 SAR
20% of people earn
6,300 SAR or less
65% of people earn
6,300 to 11,800 SAR
Minimum Salary
4,230 SAR
Median
9,640 SAR
Maximum
28,600 SAR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Construction / Building / Installation in Saudi Arabia range from 4,230 SAR (starting average salary) to 28,600 SAR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Construction / Building / Installation is 9,640 SAR, implying that half of the workforce in Saudi Arabia earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Construction / Building / Installation in Saudi Arabia earn less than 7,570 SAR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 12,400 SAR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Construction / Building / Installation in Saudi Arabia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 6,300 SAR to 11,800 SAR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 6,300 SAR mark, while 10% ranged from 11,800 SAR to 14,200 SAR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 14,200 SAR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Construction / Building / Installation in Saudi Arabia having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Construction / Building / Installation in Saudi Arabia, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Saudi Arabia costs anywhere from 83,800 SAR to 251,000 SAR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Construction / Building / Installation / Saudi Arabia

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Construction / Building / Installation in Saudi Arabia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 9%.

Male
11,000 SAR
Female-8%
10,100 SAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Saudi Arabia for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Construction / Building / Installation / Saudi Arabia

How much are annual salary increments in Saudi Arabia for individuals working in Construction / Building / Installation? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Construction / Building / Installation in Saudi Arabia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Saudi Arabia Construction / Building / Installation
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Saudi Arabia / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Saudi Arabia is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Construction / Building / Installation / Saudi Arabia

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71% of surveyed staff in Construction / Building / Installation reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 29% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Construction / Building / Installation / Saudi Arabia


60 SAR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Construction / Building / Installation in Saudi Arabia is 60 SAR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Construction / Building / Installation in Saudi Arabia is 24 SAR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Abha9,840 SAR
Dammam10,200 SAR
Jeddah10,800 SAR
Khubar10,100 SAR
Mecca10,600 SAR
Medina10,400 SAR
Riyadh11,000 SAR
Tabuk9,430 SAR
Taif9,620 SAR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Saudi Arabia is 7% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
16,100 SAR
Public Sector+7%
17,300 SAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Construction / Building / Installation in Saudi Arabia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 9,640 SAR and 12,400 SAR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Construction / Building / Installation in Saudi Arabia ranges from 4,230 SAR to 7,570 SAR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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