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Data Scientist, Riyadh, SAR 2025 · Tenure

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Technology Data Engineering
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Data Scientist

Salaries›Technology Data Engineering›Data Scientist, Industry

Technology Data Engineering

Data Scientist

Industry · Riyadh

TechnologyIndustry

Base Salary (Median)

51,500SAR

per month

1 verified source · 2024-2025

MinMedianMax

51,500

46,000 SAR57,000 SAR

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

51,500AED/mo

Range: 46,000 – 57,000

Bonus

n/a

Varies by performance

Performance bonus is the primary variable component.

Est. Total Cash Annual

n/aAED/yr

How accurate is this for you?

One tap. Anonymous. Helps us flag bands that drift from the market.

Career progression, Industry, Riyadh

senior_associate

Data Scientist pay by firm tier, Riyadh

-2% vs Industry

-30% vs Industry

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: 2024-2025

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Role Details

SectorTechnology Data Engineering

SettingTechnology

Firm TierIndustry

CityRiyadh

Data Year2024-2025

Sources1 verified

Compensation Summary

Base (annual)618k AED

Total Package~618k AED

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