In the dynamic employment landscape of Saudi Arabia, the average monthly salaries of male and female workers have been a subject of scrutiny. According to recent reports from Okaz/Saudi Gazette, the data from the third quarter of 2023 unveils a disparity in earnings, shedding light on intriguing insights.
1. Government Sector:
. Saudi males in government roles numbered 295,846, collectively earning SR4.16 billion monthly, averaging SR14053.
. Female government employees, totaling 127,575, earned SR1.64 billion, averaging SR12872.
. Non-Saudi females in government jobs (39,866) surpassed their male counterparts in average monthly salaries (SR9028 vs. SR7140).
2. Private Sector:
. Non-Saudi women in the private sector (621,715) earned SR2.23 billion, averaging SR3587.
. Non-Saudi male employees (7.56 million) in the private sector earned SR19.09 billion, averaging SR2523.
. Saudi employees in the private sector (1.35 million) earned SR12.05 billion, averaging SR8953.
. Saudi women in the private sector (927,624) earned SR4.98 billion, averaging SR5373.
3. Overall Averages:
. Average monthly salary for all Saudi males: SR9872.
. Average monthly salary for all Saudi females: SR6280.
