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Science and Technical Services Average Salaries in Riyadh 2024

How much money does a person working in Science and Technical Services make in Riyadh?


Average Monthly Salary
23,000 SAR
( 276,000 SAR yearly)

LOW
8,540
SAR
AVERAGE
23,000
SAR
HIGH
39,400
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 Science and Technical Services in Riyadh typically earns around 23,000 SAR. Salaries range from 8,540 SAR (lowest average) to 39,400 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 Science and Technical Services domain in Riyadh 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
Science and Technical Services
3D Lab Technologist16,600 SAR
3D Printing Specialist15,800 SAR
Algorithm Developer22,300 SAR
Analytical Chemist30,700 SAR
Anthropologist24,400 SAR
Archeologist21,500 SAR
Assistant Breeder11,200 SAR
Astronomer37,100 SAR
Atmospheric and Space Scientist30,400 SAR
Behavior Analyst20,600 SAR
Behavior Intervention Specialist23,900 SAR
Behavior Specialist21,100 SAR
Biochemist34,300 SAR
Biofuels Processing Technician13,700 SAR
Biofuels Production Manager25,600 SAR
Biologist36,800 SAR
Biomedical Laboratory Officer13,700 SAR
Biomedical Scientist37,700 SAR
Biophysicist36,600 SAR
Chemical Engineer17,300 SAR
Chemical Technologist15,600 SAR
Chemist32,800 SAR
Chief Robotics Integration Officer26,300 SAR
Chief Technologist31,500 SAR
Climate Change Analyst23,600 SAR
Clinical Laboratory Scientist35,400 SAR
Computer Scientist28,100 SAR
Conservation Scientist28,400 SAR
Data Science Specialist22,700 SAR
Data Scientist26,700 SAR
DNA Analyst36,800 SAR
Ecologist26,200 SAR
Economic Development Specialist27,800 SAR
Flavourist12,100 SAR
Food Scientist22,500 SAR
Forensic Scientist29,700 SAR
Formulation Technologist13,500 SAR
Fraud Investigator17,500 SAR
Genomics Scientist34,900 SAR
Geographer18,700 SAR
Geographic Information Systems Technician12,600 SAR
Geological Data Technician12,500 SAR
Geological Technician15,300 SAR
Geologist30,500 SAR
Geomatics Scientist28,100 SAR
Geophysical Data Technician11,800 SAR
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist27,400 SAR
Global Technical Lead36,200 SAR
Hydrologist23,000 SAR
Industrial Ecologist24,100 SAR
Intelligence Analyst21,800 SAR
Internet of Things (IoT) Architect18,900 SAR
Internet of Things (IoT) Compliance Analyst18,700 SAR
Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant21,000 SAR
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer16,700 SAR
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist18,900 SAR
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst14,500 SAR
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst15,800 SAR
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist17,000 SAR
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician13,700 SAR
Knowledge Management Specialist17,300 SAR
Lab Analyst15,400 SAR
Lab Manager24,300 SAR
Lab Technician10,500 SAR
Laboratory Manager25,600 SAR
Laboratory Researcher16,200 SAR
Laboratory Technician10,500 SAR
Life Sciences Analyst24,700 SAR
Life Scientist28,600 SAR
Marine Architect22,800 SAR
Marine Biologist26,300 SAR
Marine Superintendent14,600 SAR
Materials Analyst15,800 SAR
Materials Scientist25,900 SAR
Mathematician28,900 SAR
Medical Scientist36,400 SAR
Metallurgist26,300 SAR
Meteorologist25,000 SAR
Microbiologist38,600 SAR
Natural Language Processing Researcher23,100 SAR
Natural Resource Specialist20,000 SAR
Natural Resources Analyst22,700 SAR
Natural Sciences Manager33,400 SAR
Neurotechnology Specialist31,200 SAR
Nuclear Engineer37,400 SAR
Physical Scientist29,700 SAR
Physicist36,100 SAR
Political Scientist26,900 SAR
Polygraph Examiner9,980 SAR
Polysomnographic Technologist16,200 SAR
Product Development Scientist28,400 SAR
Quantitative Research Analyst23,600 SAR
Quantitative Researcher24,800 SAR
Quantum Algorithm Developer21,300 SAR
Quantum Computing Engineer18,200 SAR
Quantum Computing Ethics Officer18,100 SAR
Quantum Computing Specialist19,700 SAR
Radiation Protection Specialist19,100 SAR
Refrigeration Technician8,110 SAR
Research Scientist26,300 SAR
Risk Safety Engineer15,600 SAR
Robotics Architect20,700 SAR
Scientific Photographer16,200 SAR
Scientific Programmer21,800 SAR
Scientist26,300 SAR
Service Engineer16,400 SAR
Service Technician10,500 SAR
Social Science Research Assistant15,300 SAR
Social Scientist26,900 SAR
Sociologist27,300 SAR
Soil Scientist21,800 SAR
Statistical Analyst15,400 SAR
Statistical Assistant11,800 SAR
Statistician24,200 SAR
Survey Analyst15,800 SAR
Survey Researcher13,900 SAR
Surveying and Mapping Technician9,980 SAR
Team Leader21,700 SAR
Technical Manager24,200 SAR
Technical Officer10,700 SAR
Technical Service Director31,900 SAR
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist15,600 SAR
Technical Services Research and Development Manager38,700 SAR
Technical Services Research Associate18,200 SAR
Technical Services Research Coordinator18,800 SAR
Technician9,980 SAR
Water Ecologist31,300 SAR
Wearable Technology Developer18,400 SAR
Wearables Specialist15,000 SAR
Wildlife Biologist25,700 SAR


Science and Technical Services Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Riyadh

Median and salary distribution Riyadh Science and Technical Services monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
20,900 SAR or more
10% of people earn
17,800 to 20,900 SAR
20% of people earn
11,000 SAR or less
65% of people earn
11,000 to 17,800 SAR
Minimum Salary
8,540 SAR
Median
20,900 SAR
Maximum
39,400 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 Science and Technical Services in Riyadh range from 8,540 SAR (starting average salary) to 39,400 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 Science and Technical Services is 20,900 SAR, implying that half of the workforce in Riyadh 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 Science and Technical Services in Riyadh earn less than 16,100 SAR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 24,700 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 Science and Technical Services in Riyadh. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 11,000 SAR to 17,800 SAR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 11,000 SAR mark, while 10% ranged from 17,800 SAR to 20,900 SAR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 20,900 SAR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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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 Science and Technical Services in Riyadh 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?

Salary Comparison By Education
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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 Science and Technical Services in Riyadh, 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 / Science and Technical Services / Riyadh

Salary comparison by gender Saudi Arabia Science and Technical Services monthly
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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 Science and Technical Services in Saudi Arabia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 13%.

Male
23,300 SAR
Female-12%
20,600 SAR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Saudi Arabia for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly Saudi Arabia
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Science and Technical Services / Riyadh

How much are annual salary increments in Riyadh for individuals working in Science and Technical Services? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Science and Technical Services in Saudi Arabia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Saudi Arabia Science and Technical Services
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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

Annual Salary Increment Rate Saudi Arabia
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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 / Science and Technical Services / Saudi Arabia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Saudi Arabia Science and Technical Services
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100% of surveyed staff in Science and Technical Services reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

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

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

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 / Science and Technical Services / Riyadh


130 SAR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Science and Technical Services in Riyadh is 130 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 Science and Technical Services in Riyadh is 49 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
Abha20,700 SAR
Dammam21,400 SAR
Jeddah22,600 SAR
Khubar21,100 SAR
Mecca22,200 SAR
Medina21,800 SAR
Riyadh23,000 SAR
Tabuk19,800 SAR
Taif20,200 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 Science and Technical Services in Riyadh?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 20,900 SAR and 24,700 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 Science and Technical Services in Riyadh ranges from 8,540 SAR to 16,100 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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