Average Graphics Artist Salary in Saudi Arabia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Graphics Artist salary for 2024 in Saudi Arabia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Saudi riyal. To keep things simple, we are using the SAR currency code instead of the currency symbol ر.س.

How Much Does a Graphics Artist Make in Saudi Arabia?

A Graphics Artist working in Saudi Arabia will typically earn around 119,500 SAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 55,020 SAR to the highest average salary of 187,500 SAR.

Average Annual Salary
119,500 SAR
Average Monthly Salary
9,958 SAR

Lowest Annual Salary
55,020 SAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,585 SAR

Highest Annual Salary
187,500 SAR
Highest Monthly Salary
15,625 SAR

These are average salaries for a Graphics Artist in Saudi Arabia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Graphics Artist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Graphics Artist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Graphics Artist Salaries in Saudi Arabia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Graphics Artist will earn in Saudi Arabia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Graphics Artist can earn between 55,020 SAR and 187,500 SAR on average in Saudi Arabia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Graphics Artist in Saudi Arabia is 124,400 SAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 124,400 SAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 124,400 SAR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Graphics Artist salary in Saudi Arabia, 25% of the population are earning less than 79,500 SAR while 75% of the population earn more than 79,500 SAR.

75% of the population earn less than 163,800 SAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 163,800 SAR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Graphics Artist Salary by Experience Level in Saudi Arabia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average graphics artist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Graphics Artist in Saudi Arabia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 64,720 SAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Graphics Artist salary would increase to 86,640 SAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Graphics Artist, the average salary would be 124,400 SAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 152,000 SAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Graphics Artist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 159,500 SAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Graphics Artist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 174,000 SAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
64,720 SAR
2-5 Years +38%
86,640 SAR
5-10 Years +42%
124,400 SAR
10-15 Years +22%
152,000 SAR
15-20 Years +6%
159,500 SAR
20+ Years +9%
174,000 SAR

Graphics Artist Salary by Education Level in Saudi Arabia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Graphics Artist in Saudi Arabia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Graphics Artist in Saudi Arabia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 78,620 SAR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Graphics Artist in Saudi Arabia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 92,900 SAR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Graphics Artist in Saudi Arabia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 134,600 SAR.

  • Master's Degree. A Graphics Artist in Saudi Arabia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 174,000 SAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
78,620 SAR
Certificate or Diploma +17%
92,900 SAR
Bachelor's Degree +45%
134,600 SAR
Master's Degree +31%
174,000 SAR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Saudi Arabia is around 83,500 to 251,000 SAR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Graphics Artist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Saudi Arabia, a male graphics artist will earn an average of 127,700 SAR, while a female graphics artist will earn around 111,700 SAR.

This means that a male graphics artist earns approximately 14% more than a female graphics artist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Saudi Arabia

Male
127,700 SAR
Female -14%
111,700 SAR

Graphics Artist Average Pay Raise in Saudi Arabia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Graphics Artist in Saudi Arabia is around 10% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Saudi Arabia is around 8% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Graphics Artist in Saudi Arabia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Saudi Arabia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Saudi Arabia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Graphics Artist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Saudi Arabia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Graphics Artist is a low bonus based job, with 31% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

69% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
31%
No Bonus
69%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Saudi Arabia earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
207,800 SAR
Private Sector -8%
192,600 SAR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Graphics Artist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Graphics Artist in Saudi Arabia.

Job Title Category Salary
Advertising Account Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 212,500 SAR
Advertising Account Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 239,300 SAR
Advertising Account Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 118,380 SAR
Advertising and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 319,600 SAR
Advertising Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 152,300 SAR
Advertising Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 307,400 SAR
Advertising Operations Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 317,700 SAR
Advertising Sales Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 325,900 SAR
Advertising Strategic Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 212,500 SAR
Advertising Team Leader Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 172,200 SAR
Animator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 136,100 SAR
Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 183,700 SAR
Art Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 180,500 SAR
Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 163,800 SAR
Artworker Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 113,780 SAR
Assistant Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 142,300 SAR
Audio and Video Equipment Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 109,740 SAR
Audio Engineer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 125,700 SAR
Audiosual Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 114,000 SAR
Broadcast Administrator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 207,800 SAR
Catering Sales Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 119,900 SAR
Catering Trainer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 138,200 SAR
Commercial and Industrial Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 111,920 SAR
Conference Organiser Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 142,300 SAR
Content and Media Production Lead Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 221,500 SAR
CopyWriter Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 128,900 SAR
Creative Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 143,200 SAR
Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 192,000 SAR
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 106,740 SAR
Desktop Publisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 87,640 SAR
Digital Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 200,000 SAR
Digital Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 228,500 SAR
Digital Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 228,500 SAR
Director of Events Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 330,700 SAR
Director of Graphic Design Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 180,500 SAR
Director of Social Media Marketing Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 232,400 SAR
Events and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 308,900 SAR
Events Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 312,400 SAR
Exhibit Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 158,700 SAR
Exhibit Display Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 142,300 SAR
Exhibit Display Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 190,500 SAR
Finisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 100,280 SAR
Graphic Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 124,400 SAR
Graphic Design Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 138,800 SAR
Graphic Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 115,640 SAR
Graphics Design Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 161,600 SAR
Group Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 201,100 SAR
Imagery Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 112,660 SAR
Imaging Technologist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 112,280 SAR
Interaction Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 95,420 SAR
Media Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 151,800 SAR
Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 191,600 SAR
Media Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 151,800 SAR
Media Production Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 148,300 SAR
Media Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 261,300 SAR
Media Project Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 268,900 SAR
Media Relations Representative Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 217,900 SAR
Media Sales Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 237,400 SAR
Meeting and Event Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 152,000 SAR
Multimedia Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 119,900 SAR
Multimedia Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 112,280 SAR
Photographer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 110,380 SAR
PPC Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 190,500 SAR
Print Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 216,800 SAR
Product and Brand Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 308,300 SAR
Sales Promotion Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 297,000 SAR
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO) Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 125,700 SAR
Sketch Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 139,100 SAR
Social Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 237,400 SAR
Social Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 233,600 SAR
Social Media Marketing Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 243,000 SAR
Social Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 254,700 SAR
Special Events Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 192,600 SAR
Technical Typist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 91,320 SAR
User Experience UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 128,900 SAR
UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 108,340 SAR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Saudi Arabia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Abha 115,380 SAR
Dammam 119,900 SAR
Jeddah 128,500 SAR
Khubar 117,660 SAR
Mecca 125,700 SAR
Medina 125,100 SAR
Riyadh 130,400 SAR
Tabuk 111,860 SAR
Taif 115,560 SAR

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