The engineering cadre salary scale is for engineers in government and quasi-government roles. It has 15 grades mirroring the general civil service scale, with basic pay from SAR 3,000 up to SAR 28,640, and an annual increment from SAR 135 rising with the grade. Allowances vary by the employing entity.
Salary table: Engineering Cadre
| Rank / Grade | Entry (SAR) | Top (SAR) | Increment | Steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 3,000 | 4,890 | 135 | 15 |
| Rank 2 | 3,430 | 5,740 | 165 | 15 |
| Rank 3 | 3,945 | 6,605 | 190 | 15 |
| Rank 4 | 4,530 | 7,750 | 230 | 15 |
| Rank 5 | 5,240 | 8,950 | 265 | 15 |
| Rank 6 | 6,065 | 10,335 | 305 | 15 |
| Rank 7 | 7,010 | 12,120 | 365 | 15 |
| Rank 8 | 8,010 | 13,820 | 415 | 15 |
| Rank 9 | 9,275 | 15,855 | 470 | 15 |
| Rank 10 | 10,275 | 17,415 | 510 | 15 |
| Rank 11 | 11,815 | 18,705 | 530 | 14 |
| Rank 12 | 13,435 | 20,275 | 570 | 13 |
| Rank 13 | 15,180 | 21,835 | 605 | 12 |
| Rank 14 | 17,015 | 24,015 | 700 | 11 |
| Rank 15 | 20,855 | 28,640 | 865 | 10 |
Engineering cadre structure
The engineering cadre uses the same structure as the general civil service scale (15 grades × several steps), with extra professional allowances by specialty and entity (Housing, Transport, Water, Electricity ministries). An engineer may follow the employing entity's own scale where one exists.
Note: these figures are modeled on the general civil service scale, as no separate official scale is published for every entity, and may differ from an engineer's actual contract.
Engineer allowances and entity differences
An engineer may receive nature-of-work or specialty allowances, and values differ between government bodies and quasi-government companies. To browse specific entities (Royal Commission, National Water Company, Electricity), use the full salary-scale tool below.
Calculate an engineer's net pay
For net pay after deductions and allowances, use the salary calculator, and to compute overtime see the overtime calculator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an entry-level government engineer earn?
The engineering cadre basic salary starts around SAR 3,000 in Grade 1, plus transport and professional allowances by entity and specialty.
Is the engineering scale separate from the general scale?
The engineering cadre follows the same structure as the general civil service scale (15 grades), with extra professional allowances, and the employing entity may have its own scale.
What is the highest engineering-cadre salary?
The basic salary reaches about SAR 28,640 at the top grade and step, before allowances and the pension deduction.
Do engineer salaries differ between entities?
Yes, allowances and actual pay differ between government bodies and quasi-government companies; check the specific entity scale in the tool for exact values.
Official sources
The figures and rules on this page are based on the following official references:
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