The General Civil Service salary scale is the core structure most Saudi government bodies use to set their employees' pay. It has 15 grades, each with 15 steps, and the basic salary runs from SAR 3,000 in Grade 1 up to SAR 28,640 at the top step of Grade 15. Pick your grade and step in the table below or the interactive tool to see your exact basic salary.
Salary table: General Civil Service
| 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 |
How the general scale is structured
The scale uses two dimensions: the Grade, reflecting the job level from 1 to 15, and the Step, from 1 to 15 within each grade. An employee moves between steps via the annual increment, and between grades by promotion when conditions are met and a position is vacant. A fixed transport allowance of SAR 500 is added to the basic salary, plus other allowances by role and entity.
Annual increment and promotion
The annual increment is granted automatically on completing a year in a step; it is SAR 135 in Grade 1 and rises with the grade. Promotion to a higher grade requires a vacancy plus qualification and experience conditions, moving the employee to the first step of the higher grade that ensures an actual raise.
Pension deduction and net pay
A Saudi government employee has 9% of the basic salary deducted toward the civil pension. To see your net pay after the deduction and allowances, use the salary calculator, and for your exit entitlement see the end-of-service calculator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Grade 1 on the general civil service scale?
The basic salary for Grade 1 / Step 1 starts at SAR 3,000, rising via the annual increment (SAR 135) to SAR 4,890 at Step 15, plus a SAR 500 transport allowance.
What is the highest salary on the general scale?
The highest basic salary is SAR 28,640 at the last step of Grade 15, before allowances and the pension deduction.
How many grades and steps are in the general scale?
It has 15 grades, each with 15 steps, i.e., 225 basic-salary levels.
How much is the Grade 1 annual increment?
The annual increment in Grade 1 is SAR 135, increasing gradually with each higher grade.
Official sources
The figures and rules on this page are based on the following official references:
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