Oil, Gas & Energy

Civil Engineer Salary
in Al Khobar 2026

SAR 16,091 /mo

SAR 193,092/year · 6-9 years (Mid Career)

Annual

SAR 193,092

Salary Range

11,585–19,309

Total Package

SAR 16,091

Income Tax

0%

Salary Range

Where you fall among professionals in this role

SAR 16,091
P10 MEDIAN P90
SAR 8,110 P25: SAR 11,585 P75: SAR 19,309 SAR 25,102

50% of Civil Engineers in Al Khobar earn between SAR 11,585 and SAR 19,309 per month.

Total Compensation

Your full monthly package breakdown

Base Salary
SAR 9,953
Housing Allowance 30%
SAR 2,986
Transport 10%
SAR 995
Medical Insurance
SAR 675
Annual Flight
SAR 469
Gratuity (accrued)
SAR 415
Total Package
SAR 16,091/mo SAR 193,092/year

0% Income Tax β€” Take-home equals gross

Monthly SAR 16,091
Base Salary
Housing Allowance
Transport
Medical Insurance
Annual Flight
Gratuity (accrued)

Career Salary Growth

Expected salary at different experience levels for Civil Engineer in Al Khobar

38K 28K 18K 8.1K 13K 0-2 yrs 15K 3-5 yrs 17K 6-9 yrs 19K 10-14 yrs 23K 15-19 yrs 28K 20-25 yrs 25K 25-30 yrs
Experience Low (P25) Median High (P75)
0-2 years SAR 9,557 SAR 13,273 SAR 15,928
3-5 years SAR 10,518 SAR 14,609 SAR 17,530
6-9 years SAR 11,986 SAR 16,647 SAR 19,976
10-14 years SAR 13,766 SAR 19,119 SAR 22,943
15-19 years SAR 16,394 SAR 22,769 SAR 27,323
20-25 years SAR 19,867 SAR 27,594 SAR 33,112
25-30 years SAR 18,170 SAR 25,236 SAR 30,283

Salary by Industry

How Civil Engineer pays across industries in Al Khobar

Executive & General Management
SAR 20,918
+30%
Oil, Gas & Energy
SAR 20,596
+28%
Banking & Financial Services
SAR 19,309
+20%
Legal & Compliance
SAR 18,022
+12%
Engineering & Technology
SAR 16,091
0%
Healthcare & Medical
SAR 15,286
-5%
Finance & Accounting
SAR 15,286
-5%
Construction & Real Estate
SAR 14,804
-8%
Sales & Marketing
SAR 14,482
-10%
Human Resources
SAR 14,160
-12%
Supply Chain & Logistics
SAR 14,160
-12%
Government & Public Sector
SAR 13,677
-15%
Media & Creative
SAR 13,677
-15%
Education & Training
SAR 12,873
-20%
Hospitality & Tourism
SAR 12,551
-22%

Monthly Savings Potential

With SAR 16,091/mo salary and estimated expenses of SAR 8,046/mo, you could save SAR 8,045/mo (SAR 96,540/yr).

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary for a Civil Engineer in Al Khobar is SAR 16,091 per month (SAR 193,092 per year). Salaries range from SAR 11,585 at the 25th percentile to SAR 19,309 at the 75th percentile, depending on experience, skills, and the employing organization.

A Civil Engineer with approximately 7 years of experience in Al Khobar can expect a median base salary of SAR 16,091/month. With a typical benefits package including housing (SAR 2,986), transport, medical insurance, and end-of-service gratuity, total monthly compensation reaches approximately SAR 16,091.

In Saudi Arabia, Civil Engineer positions typically include a comprehensive benefits package: housing allowance (30% of base salary), transportation allowance (10%), annual flight tickets for home country visits, private medical insurance, and end-of-service gratuity as mandated by labor law. Senior roles may also include education allowance for dependents and performance bonuses.

Al Khobar offers competitive salaries for Civil Engineer positions in the GCC region. While cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi typically anchor at the higher end of the pay scale, the lower cost of living in some cities can result in better purchasing power. Use the comparison chart above to see exact figures across all 28 GCC cities.

Al Khobar is a growing market for Oil, Gas & Energy professionals. The city offers tax-free income, a multicultural working environment, and strong demand for skilled professionals. The Oil, Gas & Energy sector in Saudi Arabia continues to grow with Vision 2030 and diversification initiatives driving new opportunities.

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