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Principal Architect Salary
in Saudi Arabia

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SAR 323,167

Average Salary

SAR 155/hr

Average Hourly

SAR 9,081

Average Bonus

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The average pay for a Principal Architect is SAR 323,167 a year and SAR 155 an hour in Saudi Arabia. The average salary range for a Principal Architect is between SAR 223,308 and SAR 394,264. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Saudi Arabia.

ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.

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Estimated salary in 2029:
SAR 367,063
5 Year Change:
14 %

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About Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Cost of Living Score:

Description: Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia and the Middle East. It covers the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula and has a land area of about 2150000 km2 (830000 sq mi), making it the fifth-largest country in Asia and the largest in the Middle East. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west; Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north; the Persian Gulf, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to the east; Oman to the southeast; and Yemen to the south. Bahrain is an island country off its east coast. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt and Israel. Saudi Arabia...
Description:
  • Manages the day-to-day activities of a staff of Architects and Technicians; and oversees design work at an architecture firm, often being a co-founder, co-owner, or partner.
  • Plans the direction of the firm and determines what types of projects to focused on.
  • Assures architectural design work is completed on time, and abides by the established company policies, procedures, specifications, and standards.
  • Develops and coordinates strategies and guidelines for the firm's financial planning, budgeting, and marketing efforts.
  • Provides architectural solutions to meet business requirements.
  • Makes business decisions including decisions regarding work environment and training.

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The average pay for a Principal Architect is SAR 323,167 a year and SAR 155 an hour in Saudi Arabia. The average salary range for a Principal Architect is between SAR 223,308 and SAR 394,264. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Saudi Arabia.

ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.

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Saudi Arabia Cost of Living Score:

Description: Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia and the Middle East. It covers the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula and has a land area of about 2150000 km2 (830000 sq mi), making it the fifth-largest country in Asia and the largest in the Middle East. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west; Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north; the Persian Gulf, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to the east; Oman to the southeast; and Yemen to the south. Bahrain is an island country off its east coast. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt and Israel. Saudi Arabia...
Description:
  • Manages the day-to-day activities of a staff of Architects and Technicians; and oversees design work at an architecture firm, often being a co-founder, co-owner, or partner.
  • Plans the direction of the firm and determines what types of projects to focused on.
  • Assures architectural design work is completed on time, and abides by the established company policies, procedures, specifications, and standards.
  • Develops and coordinates strategies and guidelines for the firm's financial planning, budgeting, and marketing efforts.
  • Provides architectural solutions to meet business requirements.
  • Makes business decisions including decisions regarding work environment and training.

Take the guess work out of setting pay

Determine competitive salary levels, compare employee compensation with market benchmarks, and get instant access to reliable salary survey data online.

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