Chemical engineers Salary in Saudi Arabia

Updated on Dec 28, 2025

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As of 2026, the average salary for Chemical engineers in Saudi Arabia starts from ر.س60K per year and goes up to ر.س250K per year.

0-2 years

ر.س60K-ر.س90K per annum

3-7 years

ر.س90K-ر.س130K per annum

8-15 years

ر.س130K-ر.س180K per annum

16-30 years

ر.س180K-ر.س250K per annum

Chemical engineers Salary Trend in Saudi Arabia

Chemical engineers Salaries in Other Locations

Johannesburg, South Africa
R300k - R1.2M
Nigeria
₦1.2M - ₦12M
Tanzania
TZS12M - TZS70M
Namibia
N$120k - N$600k

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About Chemical engineers

Chemical engineers apply principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and engineering to solve problems involving the production or use of chemicals. They work in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, food processing, and environmental health and safety. Their responsibilities can include designing processes for large-scale production, optimizing manufacturing efficiency, and developing new materials and technologies. Chemical engineers can work in plant operations, research and development, consulting, or academia.

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About Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a desert country encompassing most of the Arabian Peninsula, with Red Sea and Persian (Arabian) Gulf coastlines. Known as the birthplace of Islam, it’s home to the religion’s 2 most sacred mosques: Masjid al-Haram, in Mecca, destination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, and Medina’s Masjid an-Nabawi, burial site of the prophet Muhammad. Riyadh, the capital, is a skyscraper-filled metropolis.

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