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Data Scientist

General Market · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 2-4

TechnologyGeneral MarketSaudi Arabia

Base Salary (Median)

50,400SAR

per month

4 verified sources · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

50,400

45,818 SAR55,440 SAR

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Market positioning

Market entry point — growing and emerging employers

Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

50,400AED/mo

Range: 45,818 – 55,440

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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 ●	50,400		Baseline
Dubai	43,400		-13.9%

Riyadh ●Baseline

50,400

Dubai-13.9%

43,400

Benefits and perks

Health insurance, housing allowance (varies), end-of-service gratuity. Tax-free.

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

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Career progression, General Market, Riyadh

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