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Purchasing Assistant Average Salary in Saudi Arabia 2024

How much money does a person working as Purchasing Assistant make in Saudi Arabia?


Average Monthly Salary
7,630 SAR
( 91,600 SAR yearly)

LOW
3,510
SAR
AVERAGE
7,630
SAR
HIGH
12,100
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 as Purchasing Assistant in Saudi Arabia typically earns around 7,630 SAR. Salaries range from 3,510 SAR (lowest) to 12,100 SAR (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Purchasing Assistant salaries in Saudi Arabia vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Purchasing Assistant Pay Scale and Salaries in Saudi Arabia

Median and salary distribution Saudi Arabia Purchasing Assistant monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
7,240 SAR or more
10% of people earn
6,340 to 7,240 SAR
20% of people earn
4,370 SAR or less
65% of people earn
4,370 to 6,340 SAR
Minimum Salary
3,510 SAR
Median
7,300 SAR
Maximum
12,100 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 for the position Purchasing Assistant in Saudi Arabia range from 3,510 SAR (starting salary) to 12,100 SAR (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 7,300 SAR, half of the professionals who work as Purchasing Assistant in Saudi Arabia earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Purchasing Assistant in Saudi Arabia earn less than 5,880 SAR, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 8,410 SAR while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Purchasing Assistant in Saudi Arabia compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 4,370 SAR to 6,340 SAR. About 20% of salaries are below the 4,370 SAR mark, while 10% fall within the range of 6,340 SAR to 7,240 SAR. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 7,240 SAR.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Purchasing Assistant / Saudi Arabia

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
3,990 SAR
2 - 5 Years+34%
5,320 SAR
5 - 10 Years+48%
7,870 SAR
10 - 15 Years+22%
9,590 SAR
15 - 20 Years+9%
10,500 SAR
20+ Years+8%
11,300 SAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Saudi Arabia Purchasing Assistant
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Purchasing Assistant and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 3,990 SAR.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 5,320 SAR, 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 7,870 SAR, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 9,590 SAR, 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 10,500 SAR, 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 11,300 SAR, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Purchasing Assistant / Saudi Arabia

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Purchasing Assistant.

High School
4,550 SAR
Certificate or Diploma+57%
7,130 SAR
Bachelor's Degree+68%
12,000 SAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by education level monthly Saudi Arabia Purchasing Assistant
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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 salaries by education level for the position Purchasing Assistant in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 4,550 SAR.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 7,130 SAR, 57% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 12,000 SAR, 68% more than the previous level.



Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Education Level
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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Purchasing Assistant / 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? For the people who work as Purchasing Assistant in Saudi Arabia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 19%.

Male
8,280 SAR
Female-16%
6,990 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 / Purchasing Assistant / Saudi Arabia

How much are annual salary increments in Saudi Arabia for individuals working as Purchasing Assistant? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Purchasing Assistant in Saudi Arabia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.

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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 / Purchasing Assistant / Saudi Arabia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Saudi Arabia Purchasing Assistant
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43% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 57% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

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.

Average Hourly Wage / Purchasing Assistant / Saudi Arabia


44 SAR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Purchasing Assistant in Saudi Arabia is 44 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 as Purchasing Assistant in Saudi Arabia is 20 SAR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Purchasing and Inventory-100%
Asset Management Associate13,400 SAR+76%
Asset Protection Associate13,400 SAR+76%
Asset Protection Specialist15,500 SAR+100%
Assistant Buyer12,200 SAR+60%
Buyer20,700 SAR+170%
Capacity Planner14,800 SAR+94%
Category Leader14,600 SAR+91%
Category Management Specialist14,900 SAR+95%
Category Manager17,100 SAR+120%
Channel Services Representative15,500 SAR+100%
Contracts Manager18,000 SAR+140%
Contracts Specialist15,000 SAR+97%
Demand Planner16,000 SAR+110%
Demand Planning Manager18,200 SAR+140%
Digital Procurement Manager16,200 SAR+110%
Distribution Assistant12,800 SAR+68%
Distribution Associate12,900 SAR+69%
Distribution Manager28,400 SAR+270%
E-Commerce Buyer14,400 SAR+89%
E-procurement Specialist18,000 SAR+140%
Freight and Customs Compliance Manager17,700 SAR+130%
Green Procurement Specialist15,400 SAR+100%
Inventory Analyst13,900 SAR+82%
Inventory Analytics Manager14,200 SAR+86%
Inventory Control Clerk7,720 SAR+1%
Inventory Control Manager19,400 SAR+150%
Inventory Management Associate14,500 SAR+90%
Inventory Optimization Manager17,200 SAR+130%
Inventory Specialist13,700 SAR+80%
Logistics Automation Engineer14,900 SAR+95%
Logistics Engineer12,600 SAR+65%
Master Planner13,700 SAR+80%
Material Handler8,470 SAR+11%
Material Planning Specialist11,800 SAR+55%
Merchandise Manager16,500 SAR+120%
Procurement Administrator16,600 SAR+120%
Procurement Agent10,800 SAR+42%
Procurement Analyst17,600 SAR+130%
Procurement Assistant11,300 SAR+48%
Procurement Associate14,600 SAR+91%
Procurement Clerk6,820 SAR-11%
Procurement Engineer14,200 SAR+86%
Procurement Manager28,900 SAR+280%
Procurement Officer6,810 SAR-11%
Procurement Process Analyst16,600 SAR+120%
Procurement Risk Manager16,100 SAR+110%
Procurement Specialist13,300 SAR+74%
Procurement Technology Consultant16,200 SAR+110%
Production Planner15,700 SAR+110%
Project Buyer17,100 SAR+120%
Purchaser22,400 SAR+190%
Purchasing Agent11,500 SAR+51%
Purchasing Assistant7,630 SAR-0%
Purchasing Manager28,900 SAR+280%
Purchasing Officer12,700 SAR+66%
Purchasing Supervisor18,400 SAR+140%
Shipping and Receiving Clerk7,190 SAR-6%
Shipping Coordinator13,500 SAR+77%
Stock Clerk7,150 SAR-6%
Stock Regulator8,450 SAR+11%
Storage Manager17,500 SAR+130%
Store Keeper7,030 SAR-8%
Stores and Logistics Coordinator14,100 SAR+85%
Strategic Sourcing Analyst19,700 SAR+160%
Supplier Diversity Program Manager19,600 SAR+160%
Supplier Relationship Manager20,700 SAR+170%
Supply Chain Analyst20,200 SAR+160%
Supply Chain Coordinator14,800 SAR+94%
Supply Chain Development Manager26,600 SAR+250%
Supply Chain Director30,000 SAR+290%
Supply Chain Manager27,800 SAR+260%
Supply Planner13,200 SAR+73%
Sustainability Procurement Specialist18,200 SAR+140%
Sustainable Sourcing Specialist14,000 SAR+83%
Sustainable Supply Chain Manager20,600 SAR+170%
Third Party Logistics Manager21,600 SAR+180%
Vendor Management Specialist19,800 SAR+160%
Warehouse Assistant5,460 SAR-28%
Warehouse Automation Engineer14,000 SAR+83%
Warehouse Clerk5,860 SAR-23%
Warehouse Executive24,900 SAR+230%
Warehouse Lead15,900 SAR+110%
Warehouse Manager26,200 SAR+240%
Warehouse Supervisor16,700 SAR+120%
Wholesale Buyer21,400 SAR+180%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Jeddah8,570 SAR
Riyadh8,400 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 for the job title Purchasing Assistant in Saudi Arabia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 7,300 SAR and 8,410 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 a careers like Purchasing Assistant in Saudi Arabia ranges from 3,510 SAR to 5,880 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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