Oil, Gas & Energy

Civil Engineer Salary
in Dammam 2026

SAR 15,689 /mo

SAR 188,268/year · 6-9 years (Mid Career)

Annual

SAR 188,268

Salary Range

11,296–18,826

Total Package

SAR 15,689

Income Tax

0%

Salary Range

Where you fall among professionals in this role

SAR 15,689
P10 MEDIAN P90
SAR 7,907 P25: SAR 11,296 P75: SAR 18,826 SAR 24,474

50% of Civil Engineers in Dammam earn between SAR 11,296 and SAR 18,826 per month.

Total Compensation

Your full monthly package breakdown

Base Salary
SAR 9,685
Housing Allowance 30%
SAR 2,906
Transport 10%
SAR 969
Medical Insurance
SAR 675
Annual Flight
SAR 469
Gratuity (accrued)
SAR 404
Total Package
SAR 15,689/mo SAR 188,268/year

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

Monthly SAR 15,689
Base Salary
Housing Allowance
Transport
Medical Insurance
Annual Flight
Gratuity (accrued)

Career Salary Growth

Expected salary at different experience levels for Civil Engineer in Dammam

37K 27K 18K 7.9K 13K 0-2 yrs 14K 3-5 yrs 16K 6-9 yrs 19K 10-14 yrs 22K 15-19 yrs 27K 20-25 yrs 25K 25-30 yrs
Experience Low (P25) Median High (P75)
0-2 years SAR 9,318 SAR 12,942 SAR 15,530
3-5 years SAR 10,255 SAR 14,243 SAR 17,092
6-9 years SAR 11,686 SAR 16,231 SAR 19,477
10-14 years SAR 13,422 SAR 18,642 SAR 22,370
15-19 years SAR 15,984 SAR 22,200 SAR 26,640
20-25 years SAR 19,370 SAR 26,904 SAR 32,284
25-30 years SAR 17,716 SAR 24,605 SAR 29,526

Salary by Industry

How Civil Engineer pays across industries in Dammam

Executive & General Management
SAR 20,396
+30%
Banking & Financial Services
SAR 18,827
+20%
Oil, Gas & Energy
SAR 18,513
+18%
Legal & Compliance
SAR 17,572
+12%
Engineering & Technology
SAR 15,689
0%
Healthcare & Medical
SAR 14,905
-5%
Finance & Accounting
SAR 14,905
-5%
Construction & Real Estate
SAR 14,434
-8%
Sales & Marketing
SAR 14,120
-10%
Human Resources
SAR 13,806
-12%
Supply Chain & Logistics
SAR 13,806
-12%
Government & Public Sector
SAR 13,336
-15%
Media & Creative
SAR 13,336
-15%
Education & Training
SAR 12,551
-20%
Hospitality & Tourism
SAR 12,237
-22%

Monthly Savings Potential

With SAR 15,689/mo salary and estimated expenses of SAR 7,845/mo, you could save SAR 7,844/mo (SAR 94,128/yr).

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary for a Civil Engineer in Dammam is SAR 15,689 per month (SAR 188,268 per year). Salaries range from SAR 11,296 at the 25th percentile to SAR 18,826 at the 75th percentile, depending on experience, skills, and the employing organization.

A Civil Engineer with approximately 7 years of experience in Dammam can expect a median base salary of SAR 15,689/month. With a typical benefits package including housing (SAR 2,906), transport, medical insurance, and end-of-service gratuity, total monthly compensation reaches approximately SAR 15,689.

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.

Dammam offers moderately 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.

Dammam 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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