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Head of SME Banking

Regional Bank · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 12-14

Tier 1 BankRegional BankSaudi Arabia
Base Salary (Median)
42,000SAR
per month
Medium Confidence
MinMedianMax
42,000
38,182 SAR46,200 SAR
Updated April 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle
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Market Positioning
Above market median — established and premium employers
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Full Compensation Breakdown

Base Salary
42,000AED/mo
Range: 38,182 – 46,200
Bonus
30% typical
Range: 20% – 40%
Performance bonus is primary variable compensation
Est. Total Cash Annual
655kAED/yr
Housing Allowance
9,545AED/mo
Range: 9,545 – 11,550
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Career Progression — Regional Bank, Riyadh

Next
VP / Manager
66,500
5-7
SVP / Director
137,500
10-12
Senior Officer / AVP
45,000
3-4
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Benefits & Perks

Housing allowance 25-30%, health insurance, annual bonus 25-35%, flights, transport

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Sources & Methodology

Methodology

This salary data is compiled from verified industry sources, including:

  • • Industry compensation surveys and reports
  • • Published job postings with salary bands
  • • Portfolio company salary benchmarks
  • • Industry peer data and market reports

All figures are in AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham) and represent base compensation. Bonus, housing allowances, and other benefits vary by firm and individual circumstances.

Last updated: 2025-2026

Role Details

SectorBanking
FunctionTier 1 Bank
Firm TierRegional Bank
CityRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Experience12-14
Data Year2025-2026
ConfidenceMedium

Compensation Summary

Base (annual)504k AED
Bonus (typical)~151k AED
Total Package~655k AED

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