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Chief Technology Officer

Big Tech · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 15-17

TechnologyBig TechSaudi Arabia

Base Salary (Median)

135,000SAR

per month

3 verified sources · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

135,000

122,727 SAR190,227 SAR

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Market positioning

Above market median — established and premium employers

Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

135,000AED/mo

Range: 122,727 – 190,227

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Same role across GCC cities

Salary comparison across GCC cities for this role
City	Base Median (AED/mo)		vs Riyadh
Riyadh ●	135,000		Baseline
Dubai	127,500		-5.6%

Riyadh ●Baseline

135,000

Dubai-5.6%

127,500

Benefits and perks

RSUs (8-15%), housing included, comprehensive C-level package, Vision 2030 appeal

Sources and 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

Chief Technology Officer

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