Oil, Gas & Energy

Civil Engineer Salary
in Mecca 2026

SAR 14,482 /mo

SAR 173,784/year · 6-9 years (Mid Career)

Annual

SAR 173,784

Salary Range

10,426–17,378

Total Package

SAR 14,482

Income Tax

0%

Salary Range

Where you fall among professionals in this role

SAR 14,482
P10 MEDIAN P90
SAR 7,298 P25: SAR 10,426 P75: SAR 17,378 SAR 22,591

50% of Civil Engineers in Mecca earn between SAR 10,426 and SAR 17,378 per month.

Total Compensation

Your full monthly package breakdown

Base Salary
SAR 8,882
Housing Allowance 30%
SAR 2,665
Transport 10%
SAR 888
Medical Insurance
SAR 675
Annual Flight
SAR 469
Gratuity (accrued)
SAR 370
Total Package
SAR 14,482/mo SAR 173,784/year

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

Monthly SAR 14,482
Base Salary
Housing Allowance
Transport
Medical Insurance
Annual Flight
Gratuity (accrued)

Career Salary Growth

Expected salary at different experience levels for Civil Engineer in Mecca

34K 25K 16K 7.3K 12K 0-2 yrs 13K 3-5 yrs 15K 6-9 yrs 17K 10-14 yrs 20K 15-19 yrs 25K 20-25 yrs 23K 25-30 yrs
Experience Low (P25) Median High (P75)
0-2 years SAR 8,601 SAR 11,946 SAR 14,335
3-5 years SAR 9,466 SAR 13,148 SAR 15,778
6-9 years SAR 10,786 SAR 14,982 SAR 17,979
10-14 years SAR 12,390 SAR 17,207 SAR 20,649
15-19 years SAR 14,754 SAR 20,492 SAR 24,590
20-25 years SAR 17,881 SAR 24,834 SAR 29,801
25-30 years SAR 16,353 SAR 22,712 SAR 27,254

Salary by Industry

How Civil Engineer pays across industries in Mecca

Executive & General Management
SAR 18,827
+30%
Banking & Financial Services
SAR 17,378
+20%
Oil, Gas & Energy
SAR 17,089
+18%
Legal & Compliance
SAR 16,220
+12%
Engineering & Technology
SAR 14,482
0%
Healthcare & Medical
SAR 13,758
-5%
Finance & Accounting
SAR 13,758
-5%
Construction & Real Estate
SAR 13,323
-8%
Sales & Marketing
SAR 13,034
-10%
Human Resources
SAR 12,744
-12%
Supply Chain & Logistics
SAR 12,744
-12%
Government & Public Sector
SAR 12,310
-15%
Media & Creative
SAR 12,310
-15%
Education & Training
SAR 11,586
-20%
Hospitality & Tourism
SAR 11,296
-22%

Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary for a Civil Engineer in Mecca is SAR 14,482 per month (SAR 173,784 per year). Salaries range from SAR 10,426 at the 25th percentile to SAR 17,378 at the 75th percentile, depending on experience, skills, and the employing organization.

A Civil Engineer with approximately 7 years of experience in Mecca can expect a median base salary of SAR 14,482/month. With a typical benefits package including housing (SAR 2,665), transport, medical insurance, and end-of-service gratuity, total monthly compensation reaches approximately SAR 14,482.

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.

Mecca 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.

Mecca 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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