Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Wages: Saudi: Male data was reported at 10,972.000 SAR in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,775.500 SAR for Sep 2023. Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Wages: Saudi: Male data is updated quarterly, averaging 10,503.191 SAR from Jun 2016 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,176.440 SAR in Mar 2021 and a record low of 8,063.616 SAR in Dec 2021. Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Wages: Saudi: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Authority for Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.G026: Average Monthly Wages (Discontinued).

The average monthly wage for a public worker in Saudi Arabia in the first half of 2020 was about 11.4 thousand Saudi riyals. In comparison, the average monthly wage for a worker in the private establishment sector was 5.3 thousand Saudi riyals in that year.

Gender and income  

The labor force participation gender gap in Saudi Arabia was 74 percent, among the highest in the Middle East and North Africa. This gap is especially visible considering that female labor force participation rate amongst nationals in Saudi Arabia, which was only 18.3 percent. The gender gap of the Saudi Arabian labor markets is also reflected in the difference in average monthly earnings of men and women. In all sectors apart from technical professions and the humanitarian fields as well as sales, men tend to earn more than women.

 Nationality and income   

The oil boom allowed Saudi Arabia to adapt the fiscal policy of a rentier state, which was heavily reliant on foreign skilled and unskilled workers. This allowed the Saudi Arabian government to offer on one hand foreign workers attractive salaries and work benefits and on the other hand its nationals decent social and welfare programs which leveled the low employment rate amongst Saudi citizens. The volatility of the energy market in the last two decades and inclining oil resources however forced the Saudi government to rethink its economic structure. The Saudi Arabian government introduced social and economic reforms as part of the Agenda 2030 to prepare and strengthen their country for a future with a diversified economy, not reliant on oil revenue and subsequently self-sufficient citizens not reliant on government handouts. Amongst the leading social reforms is the ‘Saudization’ of the workforce. Which forces specially the private sector to increase the employment of Saudi Nationals.

Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Income: Family data was reported at 11,983.640 SAR in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,723.000 SAR for 2013. Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Income: Family data is updated yearly, averaging 11,537.820 SAR from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2018, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,026.000 SAR in 2012 and a record low of 10,723.000 SAR in 2013. Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Income: Family data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Authority for Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.H003: Average Monthly Income.

In 2023, the average monthly salary for Saudis was approximately 11 thousand riyals. This was about 3400 riyals more than the average monthly salary for Saudi women during the same period. The highest average salary for both Saudi men and women was between the ages of 25 and 54.

Key information about Saudi Arabia Monthly Earnings

• Saudi Arabia Monthly Earnings stood at 754 USD in Dec 2018, compared with the previous figure of 977 USD in Dec 2017
• Saudi Arabia Monthly Earnings data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1995 to Dec 2018, with an average number of 775 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 1,000 USD in Dec 2016 and a record low of 648 USD in Dec 1996

CEIC calculates Monthly Earnings by dividing Compensation of Employees from Employment and divided by 12 and converts it into USD. General Authority for Statistics provides Compensation of Employees and Employment in local currency. Saudi Central Bank average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings include employees in profit making private sector, public enterprises and institutions. Compensation of Employees includes all wages and salaries and fringe benefits paid to employees. There was no survey conducted for the period 2002-2004.


Further information about Saudi Arabia Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Saudi Arabia Population reached 32 million people in Jun 2022
• Unemployment Rate of Saudi Arabia dropped to 4 % in Mar 2024
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 62 % in Mar 2023

The average household earnings in Saudi Arabia was approximately 14.9 thousand Saudi riyal per month in the Eastern Region in 2018. In comparison, the average household monthly income in Najran was approximately 8.7 thousand Saudi riyal in 2018.

Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Income: Family: Riyadh data was reported at 10,686.000 SAR in 2013. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14,209.000 SAR for 2012. Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Income: Family: Riyadh data is updated yearly, averaging 13,053.000 SAR from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2013, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,209.000 SAR in 2012 and a record low of 10,686.000 SAR in 2013. Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Income: Family: Riyadh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Authority for Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.H002: Average Monthly Income.

The highest average monthly income of male heads of households in Saudi Arabia in 2018 was in the age group of 55 to 59 years old at approximately 21 thousand Saudi riyal. In comparison, the highest average monthly income of female heads of households was in the age group of 60 to 64 years old at approximately 10.6 thousand Saudi riyal.

Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Wages: Male data was reported at 7,382.500 SAR in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,035.600 SAR for Sep 2023. Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Wages: Male data is updated quarterly, averaging 6,475.686 SAR from Jun 2016 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,382.500 SAR in Dec 2023 and a record low of 5,667.858 SAR in Sep 2016. Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Wages: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Authority for Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.G026: Average Monthly Wages (Discontinued).

The highest average monthly household income in Saudi Arabia in 2018 was in the Eastern region at approximately **** thousand Saudi riyal for male household heads, and approximately **** thousand Saudi riyal for female household heads. The lowest average monthly household income for males was in Tabuk at approximately **** thousand Saudi riyal.

Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Wages: Non-Saudi: Male data was reported at 5,100.100 SAR in Dec 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,682.700 SAR for Sep 2023. Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Wages: Non-Saudi: Male data is updated quarterly, averaging 4,151.933 SAR from Jun 2016 (Median) to Dec 2023, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,100.100 SAR in Dec 2023 and a record low of 3,386.405 SAR in Sep 2016. Saudi Arabia Average Monthly Wages: Non-Saudi: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Authority for Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.G026: Average Monthly Wages (Discontinued).

Saudi Arabia SA: GDP: USD: Gross National Income per Capita: Atlas Method data was reported at 20,080.000 USD in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 21,780.000 USD for 2016. Saudi Arabia SA: GDP: USD: Gross National Income per Capita: Atlas Method data is updated yearly, averaging 8,800.000 USD from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2017, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25,570.000 USD in 2014 and a record low of 930.000 USD in 1970. Saudi Arabia SA: GDP: USD: Gross National Income per Capita: Atlas Method data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.World Bank: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. GNI per capita (formerly GNP per capita) is the gross national income, converted to U.S. dollars using the World Bank Atlas method, divided by the midyear population. GNI is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. GNI, calculated in national currency, is usually converted to U.S. dollars at official exchange rates for comparisons across economies, although an alternative rate is used when the official exchange rate is judged to diverge by an exceptionally large margin from the rate actually applied in international transactions. To smooth fluctuations in prices and exchange rates, a special Atlas method of conversion is used by the World Bank. This applies a conversion factor that averages the exchange rate for a given year and the two preceding years, adjusted for differences in rates of inflation between the country, and through 2000, the G-5 countries (France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States). From 2001, these countries include the Euro area, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted Average;

This statistic depicts the average monthly wage in Saudi Arabia in 2019 by main economic group. The average monthly wage for a worker in the financial, insurance, real estate and business services sector in Saudi Arabia in 2019 was about 45.5 thousand Saudi riyals.

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Saudi Arabia

Explore the Tourism Establishments Survey dataset in Saudi Arabia to uncover key insights on economic activities, workers, government procedures, and more. Access data on airline passengers, accommodation rates, transportation services, and challenges facing the tourism industry. Discover valuable information to enhance your understanding of the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia.Follow data.kapsarc.org for timely data to advance energy economics research..Preliminary estimated data based on supply and use tables.Gross value added of the tourism industries = operating revenues - operating expenses.Notes:Full package deals: packages that include the flight ticket as well as other services, such as the hotel booking, car rental... etc. Source: Administrative data from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Ministry of Tourism and the Saudi Railway Company

This statistic depicts the average monthly wage in Saudi Arabia in 2019 by main economic group and gender. The average monthly wage for a female mining and quarrying worker in Saudi Arabia in 2019 was about 7.4 Saudi riyals compared to almost 16.7 Saudi riyals for a male worker in the same industry.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Saudi Arabia was last recorded at 23331.77 US dollars in 2023. The GDP per Capita in Saudi Arabia is equivalent to 185 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Saudi Arabia GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2018, the average monthly income of the high income group in Saudi Arabia amounted to about 12.6 thousand Saudi riyal and about 14 thousand Saudi riyal for females and males respectively. Less than quarter of the female population participated in the labor market of Saudi Arabia in that year.

In 2018, the highest average monthly per capita income for residents in Saudi Arabia was in the Eastern region at approximately three thousand Saudi riyal, compared to approximately 3.4 thousand Saudi riyal for Saudi nationals. It was followed by Riyadh with an average per capita monthly income of approximately 2.6 thousand Saudi riyal for all residents and approximately three thousand Saudi riyal for Saudi nationals.

Saudi Arabia had the highest average income per adult of the G20 in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2022. It was also the country with the **** highest average income worldwide that year. Meanwhile, India recorded the lowest average income at ***** PPP euros.

This statistic depicts the average monthly wage in Saudi Arabia in the first half of 2020, broken down by sector and gender. The average monthly wage for a female worker in the public sector in Saudi Arabia in the first half of 2020 was about 10,908 Saudi riyals compared to almost 11,490 Saudi riyal for a male employed in the same sector.