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Consulting & Strategy

Principal / Director

Big 4 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 12-13

Professional ServicesBig 4Saudi Arabia
Base Salary (Median)
83,000SAR
per month
Medium Confidence
MinMedianMax
83,000
75,455 SAR91,300 SAR
Updated April 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle
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Market Positioning
At market median — competitive and well-regarded employers
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Full Compensation Breakdown

Base Salary
83,000AED/mo
Range: 75,455 – 91,300
Bonus
44% typical
Range: 32% – 57%
Performance bonus is primary variable compensation
Est. Total Cash Annual
1.4MAED/yr
Range: 1.3M – 1.6M
Housing Allowance
23,182AED/mo
Range: 23,182 – 28,050
Executive allowance
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Same Role Across GCC Cities

RiyadhBaseline

83,000

Abu Dhabi-8.4%

76,000

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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance, relocation, annual flights, professional development. Tax-free.

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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

SectorConsulting & Strategy
FunctionProfessional Services
Firm TierBig 4
CityRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Experience12-13
Data Year2025-2026
ConfidenceMedium

Compensation Summary

Base (annual)996k AED
Bonus (typical)~438k AED
Total Package~1.4M AED

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