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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Average Salaries in Saudi Arabia 2024

How much money does a person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining make in Saudi Arabia?


Average Monthly Salary
15,700 SAR
( 188,000 SAR yearly)

LOW
5,470
SAR
AVERAGE
15,700
SAR
HIGH
34,800
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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Saudi Arabia typically earns around 15,700 SAR. Salaries range from 5,470 SAR (lowest average) to 34,800 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 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
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
Assistant Yard Manager14,300 SAR
Associate Analyst16,000 SAR
Associate Landman6,720 SAR
Auxiliary Equipment Operator5,950 SAR
Biomass Plant Technician7,220 SAR
Biomass Power Plant Manager20,500 SAR
Carbon Capture and Storage Specialist15,200 SAR
Chemical Plant Operator11,700 SAR
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer15,200 SAR
Chief Renewable Energy Officer26,900 SAR
Chief Sustainability Officer24,500 SAR
Completions Engineer13,600 SAR
Cost Controller10,900 SAR
Cost Engineer14,600 SAR
Crude Oil Marketing Representative16,300 SAR
Deep-sea Mining Engineer17,700 SAR
Dispatcher5,920 SAR
Distribution Manager20,600 SAR
Dragline Operator6,940 SAR
Driller Offsider5,070 SAR
Dump Truck Driver5,980 SAR
Electric and Gas Operations Manager32,300 SAR
Energy Advisor22,900 SAR
Energy Analyst19,800 SAR
Energy Auditor19,100 SAR
Energy Dispatch Director24,100 SAR
Energy Efficiency Auditor15,800 SAR
Energy Efficiency Consultant18,300 SAR
Energy Modeler14,500 SAR
Energy Policy Analyst14,900 SAR
Energy Storage Engineer15,200 SAR
Energy Technical Assistant8,740 SAR
Energy Technical Manager18,200 SAR
Energy Technical Support Manager17,100 SAR
Energy Technical Trainer13,200 SAR
Engineering Geologist26,400 SAR
Exploration Manager26,700 SAR
Field Safety Auditor16,400 SAR
Fluids Engineer14,400 SAR
Fuel Cell Engineer15,800 SAR
Fuel Cell Technician7,480 SAR
Fuels Handler7,060 SAR
Gas Compressor Operator6,170 SAR
Gas Distribution Plant Operator12,500 SAR
Gas Supply Manager22,800 SAR
Geologist26,800 SAR
Geophysicist26,600 SAR
Geothermal Engineer16,100 SAR
Geothermal Production Manager26,100 SAR
Geothermal Technician10,600 SAR
HSE Engineer15,200 SAR
HSE Officer9,150 SAR
HSE Supervisor10,700 SAR
HSEQ Administrator10,700 SAR
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engineer16,600 SAR
Inspector13,200 SAR
Instructor11,900 SAR
Instrument Designer12,000 SAR
Lead Technical Field Advisor19,900 SAR
Lithium Ion Battery Engineer14,100 SAR
Logistics and Tool Coordinator13,200 SAR
Maintenance Engineer14,600 SAR
Maintenance Superintendent13,600 SAR
Material Controller9,730 SAR
Methane Detection and Mitigation Specialist13,600 SAR
Mine Engineer14,300 SAR
Mine Surveyor15,300 SAR
Mining Project Administrator13,200 SAR
Mining Project Assistant10,200 SAR
Mining Project Controls Consultant16,000 SAR
Mining Project Coordinator13,300 SAR
Mining Project Engineer14,100 SAR
Mining Project Manager18,100 SAR
Mining Site Manager19,300 SAR
Mining Team Leader15,600 SAR
Natural Gas Engineer16,200 SAR
NDT Technician8,760 SAR
Net Zero Energy Consultant19,500 SAR
Oil Service Unit Operator7,790 SAR
Oil Trader18,700 SAR
Oilwell Pumper5,500 SAR
Petroleum Engineer 16,200 SAR
Petroleum Geologist26,100 SAR
Petroleum Pump System Operator8,070 SAR
Petroleum Technician8,660 SAR
Photovoltaic Engineer16,000 SAR
Pipeline Technician5,520 SAR
Power Coordinator8,980 SAR
Power Plant Operations Manager27,900 SAR
Power Plant Operator11,400 SAR
Radio Operator6,480 SAR
Reliability Engineer14,000 SAR
Renewable Energy Consultant21,800 SAR
Renewable Energy Engineer16,200 SAR
Renewable Energy Policy Analyst16,500 SAR
Reservoir Engineer14,000 SAR
Risk Analyst17,600 SAR
Roughneck15,600 SAR
Scaffolder9,590 SAR
Shutdown Engineer12,700 SAR
Smart Grid Analyst16,200 SAR
Smart Grid Engineer16,300 SAR
Solar Energy Installation Manager20,600 SAR
Solar Energy Systems Engineer15,800 SAR
Solar Photovoltaic Installer9,920 SAR
Solar Thermal Technician9,350 SAR
Supply Operations Manager23,200 SAR
Sustainability Analyst18,700 SAR
Sustainability Architect18,600 SAR
Sustainability Specialist23,500 SAR
Sustainable Energy Consultant20,000 SAR
System Development Advisor16,700 SAR
Tanker Truck Driver6,010 SAR
Unconventional Oil and Gas Engineer14,800 SAR
Utility Operator7,710 SAR
Waste-to-Energy Specialist19,200 SAR
Wind Energy Project Manager19,500 SAR
Wind Farm Technician9,800 SAR
Wind Turbine Technician12,500 SAR


Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Saudi Arabia

Median and salary distribution Saudi Arabia Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
17,400 SAR or more
10% of people earn
14,400 to 17,400 SAR
20% of people earn
7,890 SAR or less
65% of people earn
7,890 to 14,400 SAR
Minimum Salary
5,470 SAR
Median
14,300 SAR
Maximum
34,800 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Saudi Arabia range from 5,470 SAR (starting average salary) to 34,800 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is 14,300 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Saudi Arabia earn less than 10,900 SAR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 17,800 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Saudi Arabia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 7,890 SAR to 14,400 SAR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 7,890 SAR mark, while 10% ranged from 14,400 SAR to 17,400 SAR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 17,400 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 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 / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Saudi Arabia

Salary comparison by gender Saudi Arabia Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Saudi Arabia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 11%.

Male
16,300 SAR
Female-10%
14,700 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 / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Saudi Arabia

How much are annual salary increments in Saudi Arabia for individuals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Saudi Arabia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Saudi Arabia Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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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 / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Saudi Arabia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Saudi Arabia Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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47% of surveyed staff in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 53% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
53%
No Bonus
47%

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 / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Saudi Arabia


90 SAR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Saudi Arabia is 90 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Saudi Arabia is 32 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
Abha14,900 SAR
Dammam15,400 SAR
Jeddah16,300 SAR
Khubar15,200 SAR
Mecca16,000 SAR
Medina15,700 SAR
Riyadh16,600 SAR
Tabuk14,300 SAR
Taif14,500 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Saudi Arabia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 14,300 SAR and 17,800 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Saudi Arabia ranges from 5,470 SAR to 10,900 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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