Technology Data Engineering

Senior Data Scientist / ML Engineer

General Market · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 5-7

TechnologyGeneral MarketSaudi Arabia

Base Salary (Median)

73,500SAR

per month

7 verified sources · 2025-2026

MinMedianMax

73,500

66,818 SAR80,850 SAR

Updated May 2026 · 2025-2026 cycle

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Market positioning

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Full compensation breakdown

Base Salary

73,500AED/mo

Range: 66,818 – 80,850

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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 ●	73,500		Baseline
Dubai	60,200		-18.1%

Riyadh ●Baseline

73,500

Dubai-18.1%

60,200

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

Senior Data Scientist / ML Engineer

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