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Pilot salary in Saudi Arabia 2026
First officer pay at 2 airlines based in Saudi Arabia runs from $58k to $205k a year gross, with a median of $141k. The highest figure in this list is at Riyadh Air. Captain pay at 4 airlines based in Saudi Arabia runs from $106k to $295k a year gross, with a median of $158k. The highest figure in this list is at Riyadh Air.
Gross yearly pay in US dollars, converted at current exchange rates. Monthly pay is counted 12 times, hourly rates at 900 paid hours a year. Figures come from collective agreements, official airline packages, the aviation press and, where nothing better exists, unofficial figures (marked). Updated 3 Nov 2026.
| Airline | First officer | Captain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh Air Saudi Arabia | $205k | $295k | Unofficial |
| flynas Saudi Arabia | – | $192k | Press |
| flyadeal Saudi Arabia | – | $125k | Unofficial |
| Saudia Saudi Arabia | $58k–96k | $106k–144k | Unofficial |
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A321 ·
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B787 ·
RUH · minimum 6,000 hours · permanent
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RUH · minimum 2,000 hours · permanent