Police Officer Average Salary in Saudi Arabia 2021
How much money does a Police Officer make in Saudi Arabia?
LOW
4,460
SAR AVERAGE
9,680
SAR HIGH
15,400
SAR
A person working as a Police Officer in Saudi Arabia typically earns around 9,680 SAR per month. Salaries range from 4,460 SAR (lowest) to 15,400 SAR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Police Officer salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Police Officer Salary Distribution in Saudi Arabia
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Police Officer salaries in Saudi Arabia range from 4,460 SAR per month (minimum salary) to 15,400 SAR per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 10,500 SAR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Police Officer(s) are earning less than 10,500 SAR while the other half are earning more than 10,500 SAR. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Police Officer(s) are earning less than 6,710 SAR while 75% of them are earning more than 6,710 SAR. Also from the diagram, 75% of Police Officer(s) are earning less than 14,000 SAR while 25% are earning more than 14,000 SAR.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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
Police Officer Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Police Officer salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Police Officer with less than two years of experience makes approximately 5,060 SAR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 6,750 SAR per month, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 9,980 SAR per month, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Police Officer(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 12,200 SAR per month, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 13,300 SAR per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 14,400 SAR per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Police Officer average salary change by experience in Saudi Arabia
| 0 - 2 Years | 5,060 SAR | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +34% | 6,750 SAR |
| 5 - 10 Years | +48% | 9,980 SAR |
| 10 - 15 Years | +22% | 12,200 SAR |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 13,300 SAR |
| 20+ Years | +8% | 14,400 SAR |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Police Officer Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Police Officer(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Police Officer salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Police Officer is 5,770 SAR per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 9,050 SAR per month, 57% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 15,200 SAR per month, 68% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Police Officer average salary difference by education level in Saudi Arabia
| High School | 5,770 SAR | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +57% | 9,050 SAR |
| Bachelor's Degree | +68% | 15,200 SAR |
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Police Officer Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Police Officer employees in Saudi Arabia earn 19% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 10,500 SAR | |
| Female | -16% | 8,860 SAR |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Saudi Arabia for all Careers
Police Officer Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Saudi Arabia
How much are annual salary increments in Saudi Arabia for Police Officer(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Police Officer
Police Officer(s) in Saudi Arabia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 19 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.
Saudi Arabia / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2020
| Banking | 2% | |
| Energy | 4% | |
| Information Technology | 6% | |
| Healthcare | 8% | |
| Travel | 1% | |
| Construction | 3% | |
| Education | 5% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Saudi Arabia for the year 2020. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Police Officer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Saudi Arabia
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Police Officer is considered to be a low bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
68% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 32% 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 | 32% | |
| No Bonus | 68% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese 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 Generators | Supporting 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: | Example: |
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.
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.
Police Officer Average Hourly Wage in Saudi Arabia
56 SAR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Saudi Arabia is 56 SAR. This means that the average Police Officer in Saudi Arabia earns approximately 56 SAR for every worked hour.
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 fix 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.
Police Officer VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Police Officer is 27% less than that of Law Enforcement / Security / Fire. Also, Law Enforcement / Security / Fire salaries are 20% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Accreditation Coordinator | 14,200 SAR |  +47% |
| Accreditation Manager | 19,800 SAR | +100% |
| Advocate | 12,000 SAR | +24% |
| Control Room Operator | 4,920 SAR |  -49% |
| Criminal Investigator | 18,200 SAR | +88% |
| Facility Monitor | 9,920 SAR | +2% |
| Fire Chief | 17,200 SAR | +78% |
| Fire Dispatcher | 8,360 SAR | -14% |
| Fire Education Specialist | 14,200 SAR | +47% |
| Fire Extinguisher Technician | 5,390 SAR | -44% |
| Fire Fighter | 9,030 SAR | -7% |
| Fire Inspector | 16,100 SAR | +66% |
| Fire Investigator | 15,900 SAR | +64% |
| Fire Prevention Engineer | 13,700 SAR | +41% |
| Forensic Investigator | 15,900 SAR | +64% |
| Forensic Science Technician | 16,300 SAR | +68% |
| Fraud and Forensic Specialist | 16,700 SAR | +72% |
| Fraud Examiner | 18,700 SAR | +93% |
| Grants Specialist | 20,400 SAR | +110% |
| Intellectual Property Associate | 15,800 SAR | +63% |
| Intelligence Research Specialist | 26,000 SAR | +170% |
| Investigator | 16,400 SAR | +69% |
| Jail Officer | 6,870 SAR | -29% |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 12,200 SAR | +26% |
| Juvenile Supervision Officer | 12,100 SAR | +25% |
| Lock-Smith | 4,990 SAR | -48% |
| Parole Officer | 8,950 SAR | -8% |
| Police Captain | 20,900 SAR | +120% |
| Police Communications Officer | 12,200 SAR | +26% |
| Police Officer | 9,680 SAR | -0% |
| Police Patrol Officer | 8,640 SAR | -11% |
| Prison Officer | 7,130 SAR | -26% |
| Prisoner Custody Officer | 6,100 SAR | -37% |
| Private Detective / Investigator | 17,200 SAR | +78% |
| Security Adviser | 16,500 SAR | +70% |
| Security Guard | 4,670 SAR | -52% |
| Security Management Specialist | 23,500 SAR | +140% |
| Security Manager | 23,100 SAR | +140% |
| Security Officer | 5,390 SAR | -44% |
| Security Supervisor | 12,900 SAR | +33% |
| Security Systems Installer | 12,600 SAR | +30% |
| Security Technician | 5,510 SAR | -43% |
| Surveillance Operator | 6,360 SAR | -34% |
| Traffic Controller | 9,950 SAR | +3% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Abha | 9,190 SAR |
| Dammam | 9,410 SAR |
| Jeddah | 9,840 SAR |
| Khubar | 9,450 SAR |
| Mecca | 9,700 SAR |
| Medina | 9,550 SAR |
| Riyadh | 9,980 SAR |
| Tabuk | 8,780 SAR |
| Taif | 8,890 SAR |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Saudi Arabia earn 7% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 16,000 SAR | |
| Public Sector | +7% | 17,200 SAR |
