Saudi Arabia Salary Guide for Pakistani Workers (Indicative 2026 Bands)
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One of the first questions every Pakistani worker asks about Saudi Arabia is simple: how much will I actually earn? There is no single answer — pay depends on your trade, your experience and certificates, the employer and the terms of your contract. This guide gives honest, indicative monthly ranges so you can judge an offer sensibly.
Important: the figures below are broad market indications in Saudi Riyals (SAR) per month, not guarantees. The only number that matters is the basic salary written in the contract you sign. Always read it carefully before you agree.
Indicative monthly salary bands by role
General / unskilled labour, helpers and cleaners: roughly SAR 1,000–1,500, usually with food and accommodation provided by the employer.
Skilled construction trades (mason, steel fixer, shuttering carpenter, plumber): roughly SAR 1,500–2,800, depending on skill level and trade test result.
Electricians, welders and HVAC technicians: roughly SAR 2,000–3,800, with coded or certified welders at the higher end.
Drivers (light vehicle) and heavy-vehicle (HTV) drivers: roughly SAR 1,800–3,200, higher for specialised or long-haul driving.
Technicians, supervisors and foremen: roughly SAR 3,000–6,000, depending on discipline and responsibility.
Engineers and degree-qualified professionals: typically SAR 6,000 and above, set case by case.
What else makes up your package
Basic salary is only part of the picture. Ask whether accommodation and food are provided or paid as an allowance, whether transport is covered, how overtime is paid (Saudi law requires 1.5× the hourly rate), and what the annual air ticket and end-of-service benefit (gratuity) arrangements are.
Salaries in Saudi Arabia must be paid through the Wage Protection System (WPS) into a bank account, which protects you against non-payment. Confirm your employer uses it.
What raises your pay
Verified experience, recognised trade certificates, a passed trade test, a valid driving licence for driver roles, and English or Arabic ability all push an offer towards the top of its band. It pays to get your documents and certificates in order before you apply.
How Falisha Manpower helps
Falisha Manpower is a Government of Pakistan–licensed Overseas Employment Promoter (OEP Licence No. 4035, BEOE-registered) with over 15 years of experience placing Pakistani workers abroad. For roles across every band above, we source and screen candidates, arrange trade tests and interviews, and manage medicals, documentation, visa processing and travel end to end.
Every placement is made on a documented employment contract, and in keeping with BEOE and Protector of Emigrants rules we never charge candidates unlawful fees.
Protect yourself from fraud
Only deal with a BEOE-licensed recruitment agency and confirm its OEP licence number before paying anything or handing over your passport. Be wary of “free visa” offers, guaranteed-job promises and demands for large upfront cash — these are the most common signs of a scam.
Always get your offer and contract in writing, verify the employer and visa authorisation through official channels, and keep copies of every document and receipt.