The new teachers salary scale is based on professional ranks within the education-jobs regulation, and differs from the general civil service scale. Basic pay starts at SAR 5,200 for an Assistant Teacher and reaches SAR 23,170 for an Expert Teacher. A teacher progresses through levels within a rank, and moves up by meeting promotion, assessment, and professional-development requirements.
Salary table: Teachers Scale
| Rank / Grade | Entry (SAR) | Top (SAR) | Increment | Steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Teacher - Level 1 | 5,200 | 6,700 | 300 | 6 |
| Asst. Teacher - Level 2 | 7,000 | 8,600 | 320 | 6 |
| Asst. Teacher - Level 3 | 8,920 | 10,620 | 340 | 6 |
| Asst. Teacher - Level 4 | 10,960 | 12,760 | 360 | 6 |
| Asst. Teacher - Level 5 | 13,120 | 15,020 | 380 | 6 |
| Asst. Teacher - Level 6 | 15,400 | 17,400 | 400 | 6 |
| Practitioner Teacher - Level 1 | 7,570 | 10,070 | 500 | 6 |
| Practitioner Teacher - Level 2 | 10,570 | 13,170 | 520 | 6 |
| Practitioner Teacher - Level 3 | 13,690 | 16,390 | 540 | 6 |
| Practitioner Teacher - Level 4 | 16,930 | 19,630 | 540 | 6 |
| Practitioner Teacher - Level 5 | 20,170 | 21,250 | 540 | 3 |
| Advanced Teacher - Level 1 | 9,950 | 12,650 | 540 | 6 |
| Advanced Teacher - Level 2 | 13,190 | 15,990 | 560 | 6 |
| Advanced Teacher - Level 3 | 16,550 | 19,450 | 580 | 6 |
| Advanced Teacher - Level 4 | 20,030 | 21,770 | 580 | 4 |
| Expert Teacher - Level 1 | 12,650 | 15,650 | 600 | 6 |
| Expert Teacher - Level 2 | 16,250 | 19,350 | 620 | 6 |
| Expert Teacher - Level 3 | 19,970 | 23,170 | 640 | 6 |
The professional teacher ranks
The education-jobs ladder has four ascending ranks:
- Assistant Teacher: the entry rank, starting at SAR 5,200.
- Practitioner Teacher: after meeting experience and development requirements.
- Advanced Teacher: a higher tier requiring exams and standards.
- Expert Teacher: the top rank, reaching SAR 23,170.
How teachers move between levels and ranks
Each rank has several levels, advanced through the annual increment. Promotion to a higher rank requires years of experience, passing the professional licence, completing professional-development hours, and available seats. Promotion delivers a real raise in basic salary.
Calculate a teacher's net pay
To see net pay after the 9% pension deduction plus allowances, use the salary calculator. To compare end-of-service benefits on retirement or resignation, see the end-of-service calculator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an Assistant Teacher earn on the new scale?
An Assistant Teacher starts at SAR 5,200 basic at the first level, rising via the annual increment across the rank levels.
How much does an Expert Teacher earn?
An Expert Teacher reaches a basic salary of SAR 23,170 at the top level, the highest rank on the teachers scale.
How does the teachers scale differ from the general scale?
The general scale uses 15 numbered grades, while the teachers scale uses professional ranks (Assistant, Practitioner, Advanced, Expert) with levels per rank, and requires a professional licence for promotion.
How does a teacher get promoted to a higher rank?
By having the required years of experience, passing the professional licence exam, completing professional-development hours, and the availability of promotion seats.
Official sources
The figures and rules on this page are based on the following official references:
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