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Country · SAR · 2026Chartered Accountant (CA) Salary in Saudi Arabia
Your earning potential as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, pay for this role varies with experience, company and the responsibilities you take on.
Estimated mid-level pay centres around SAR 167.1K a year — about SAR 13,925 a month before tax.
The benchmark spans SAR 92.3K at entry level to SAR 341.2K at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.
Market outlook: Declining. Rising localisation quotas are tightening expatriate access to accounting roles, while licensed specialists with compliance and advisory skills remain needed, so demand edges down and nominal pay grows only modestly. Your next step will also depend on the skills and responsibilities required by the roles you pursue.
Mid-level equivalent: ≈ $44,561/year ($3,713/month) at 3.75 SAR/USD.
2026 estimates · Based on 7 salary observations across 4 sources.
Salary by experience level
| Level | Experience | P25 | Median | P75 | P10 – P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | 0–2 yrs | SAR 92.3K |
SAR 108.6K
≈ $28,964
|
SAR 124.9K | SAR 76K – SAR 146.6K |
| mid | 3–5 yrs | SAR 71.5K |
SAR 167.1K
≈ $44,561
|
SAR 330.8K | SAR 58.5K – SAR 501.3K |
| senior | 6–9 yrs | SAR 195.8K |
SAR 230.3K
≈ $61,413
|
SAR 264.8K | SAR 161.2K – SAR 310.9K |
| executive | 10–15 yrs | SAR 252.2K |
SAR 296.7K
≈ $79,127
|
SAR 341.2K | SAR 207.7K – SAR 400.6K |
Five-year salary trend
Rising localisation quotas are tightening expatriate access to accounting roles, while licensed specialists with compliance and advisory skills remain needed, so demand edges down and nominal pay grows only modestly.
What moves this number
What lands in your account
| Level | Gross | Tax | Effective | Net annual | Net monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | SAR 108.6K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| mid | SAR 167.1K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| senior | SAR 230.3K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| executive | SAR 296.7K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
Only the top marginal rate (0.0%) is known. It is not applied flat, because that would overstate tax at lower incomes. Add verified brackets to enable a take-home estimate. Social contributions and local levies are not included.
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What to ask for
Based on market data for Chartered Accountant (CA) in Saudi Arabia, the median is SAR 167.1K and the 75th percentile is SAR 330.8K. I am targeting SAR 347.3K, which reflects my experience and the scope of the role.
Also negotiable sign-on bonus, equity, remote or hybrid flexibility, learning budget and additional leave
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Chartered Accountant (CA) salary in Saudi Arabia — FAQ
What is the average salary of a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Saudi Arabia?
SpotSalary models a median annual salary of SAR 167.1K for a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Saudi Arabia, or about SAR 13,925 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from SAR 71.5K to SAR 330.8K, with a full P10–P90 range of SAR 58.5K to SAR 501.3K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.
How much does an entry-level Chartered Accountant (CA) earn in Saudi Arabia?
The entry-level band for a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Saudi Arabia centres on SAR 108.6K per year (P25–P75: SAR 92.3K–SAR 124.9K). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities.
How much does a senior or executive Chartered Accountant (CA) earn in Saudi Arabia?
The executive band for a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Saudi Arabia has a median of SAR 296.7K per year and a P75 of SAR 341.2K. Senior and executive packages often include a larger bonus and equity component; this benchmark shows the total-compensation split for each level.
What is the salary outlook for a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Saudi Arabia?
The outlook is declining. In the base scenario, median pay reaches SAR 193.7K by 2031, about 15.9% above today before inflation and 2.2% per year in real terms after 2.0% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees.
How does SpotSalary calculate these salary estimates?
Estimates are anchored to external market signals — GDP per capita PPP, inflation, wage growth, cost of living, demand and automation exposure — and synthesised with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. This report carries 85% confidence and draws on 7 salary observations.
What this benchmark is built on
SpotSalary anchors each estimate to external market signals, then synthesises the gap with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. Source names and data tiers are listed here; the full methodology is on the method page.
Based on 7 salary observations across 4 sources.
Based on 7 salary observations.
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