Average Labor Relations Specialist Salary in Saudi Arabia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Labor Relations Specialist 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 Labor Relations Specialist Make in Saudi Arabia?

A Labor Relations Specialist working in Saudi Arabia will typically earn around 113,700 SAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 62,420 SAR to the highest average salary of 172,400 SAR.

Average Annual Salary
113,700 SAR
Average Monthly Salary
9,475 SAR

Lowest Annual Salary
62,420 SAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,201 SAR

Highest Annual Salary
172,400 SAR
Highest Monthly Salary
14,366 SAR

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

Labor Relations Specialist 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 Labor Relations Specialist Salaries in Saudi Arabia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Labor Relations Specialist can earn between 62,420 SAR and 172,400 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 Labor Relations Specialist in Saudi Arabia is 103,580 SAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 103,580 SAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 103,580 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 Labor Relations Specialist salary in Saudi Arabia, 25% of the population are earning less than 74,940 SAR while 75% of the population earn more than 74,940 SAR.

75% of the population earn less than 129,000 SAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 129,000 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.

Labor Relations Specialist 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 labor relations specialist 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 Labor Relations Specialist in Saudi Arabia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 70,880 SAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Labor Relations Specialist salary would increase to 89,340 SAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Labor Relations Specialist, the average salary would be 120,040 SAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 138,800 SAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Labor Relations Specialist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 157,600 SAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Labor Relations Specialist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 164,200 SAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
70,880 SAR
2-5 Years +26%
89,340 SAR
5-10 Years +32%
120,040 SAR
10-15 Years +18%
138,800 SAR
15-20 Years +11%
157,600 SAR
20+ Years +6%
164,200 SAR

Labor Relations Specialist 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 Labor Relations Specialist 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.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Labor Relations Specialist in Saudi Arabia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 92,500 SAR.

  • Master's Degree. A Labor Relations Specialist in Saudi Arabia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 142,300 SAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
92,500 SAR
Master's Degree +53%
142,300 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.

Labor Relations Specialist 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 labor relations specialist will earn an average of 118,060 SAR, while a female labor relations specialist will earn around 107,860 SAR.

This means that a male labor relations specialist earns approximately 9% more than a female labor relations specialist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Saudi Arabia

Male
118,060 SAR
Female -9%
107,860 SAR

Labor Relations Specialist 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 Labor Relations Specialist 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 Labor Relations Specialist 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%

Labor Relations Specialist 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 Labor Relations Specialist is a low bonus based job, with 49% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

51% 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 4% to 5%.

Received Bonus
49%
No Bonus
51%

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 Labor Relations Specialist

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

Job Title Category Salary
Benefits Administrator Human Resources 118,260 SAR
Benefits Analyst Human Resources 152,300 SAR
Benefits Manager Human Resources 257,700 SAR
Benefits Specialist Human Resources 148,300 SAR
Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources 301,300 SAR
Chief People Officer Human Resources 325,600 SAR
Compensation Analyst Human Resources 152,100 SAR
Compensation and Benefits Manager Human Resources 251,500 SAR
Compensation and Benefits Officer Human Resources 99,100 SAR
Compensation and Benefits Specialist Human Resources 148,300 SAR
Compensation Manager Human Resources 252,300 SAR
Corporate Director of Human Resources Human Resources 325,800 SAR
Corporate Recruiter Human Resources 212,500 SAR
Corporate Trainer Human Resources 152,100 SAR
Director of Talent Acquisition Human Resources 308,300 SAR
Employee Benefits Administrator Human Resources 172,200 SAR
Employee Benefits Consultant Human Resources 225,300 SAR
Employee Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 97,760 SAR
Employee Communications Manager Human Resources 214,000 SAR
Employee Development Specialist Human Resources 204,700 SAR
Employee Engagement Specialist Human Resources 204,700 SAR
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator Human Resources 195,200 SAR
Employee Performance Specialist Human Resources 151,800 SAR
Employee Relations Analyst Human Resources 207,700 SAR
Employee Relations Manager Human Resources 208,600 SAR
Employee Relations Practitioner Human Resources 228,000 SAR
Employee Relations Representative Human Resources 158,700 SAR
Employee Relations Specialist Human Resources 207,800 SAR
Employee Services Manager Human Resources 207,800 SAR
Employee Services Specialist Human Resources 207,800 SAR
Employee Wellness Officer Human Resources 152,300 SAR
Employment Advice Worker Human Resources 97,880 SAR
Employment Interviewer Human Resources 142,300 SAR
Employment Relations Officer Human Resources 95,420 SAR
Employment Service Specialist Human Resources 115,940 SAR
Employment Services Coordinator Human Resources 130,400 SAR
Enrollment Counselor Human Resources 191,600 SAR
Equal Opportunity Representative Human Resources 146,200 SAR
Executive Human Capital Management Human Resources 296,000 SAR
Executive Recruiter Human Resources 221,500 SAR
Expatriate Administration Manager Human Resources 217,900 SAR
Expatriate Administration Supervisor Human Resources 148,300 SAR
Global Mobility Manager Human Resources 254,800 SAR
Head of Human Resources Human Resources 292,000 SAR
Headhunter Human Resources 209,700 SAR
Health Benefits Coordinator Human Resources 116,780 SAR
HRIS Analyst Human Resources 112,460 SAR
HRIS Manager Human Resources 185,100 SAR
HRIS Officer Human Resources 95,420 SAR
HRIS Supervisor Human Resources 103,580 SAR
Human Resources Administration Specialist Human Resources 117,100 SAR
Human Resources Administrative Assistant Human Resources 83,100 SAR
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator Human Resources 125,700 SAR
Human Resources Administrator Human Resources 136,100 SAR
Human Resources Advisor Human Resources 195,200 SAR
Human Resources Analyst Human Resources 181,600 SAR
Human Resources Assessor Human Resources 119,560 SAR
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources 82,160 SAR
Human Resources Assistant Manager Human Resources 228,000 SAR
Human Resources Associate Human Resources 80,840 SAR
Human Resources Consultant Human Resources 240,500 SAR
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources 86,520 SAR
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager Human Resources 172,200 SAR
Human Resources Deputy Manager Human Resources 225,300 SAR
Human Resources Development Manager Human Resources 273,300 SAR
Human Resources Director Human Resources 325,900 SAR
Human Resources Executive Human Resources 205,700 SAR
Human Resources Generalist Human Resources 152,300 SAR
Human Resources Manager Human Resources 282,500 SAR
Human Resources Officer Human Resources 111,240 SAR
Human Resources Recruiter Human Resources 208,600 SAR
Human Resources Representative Human Resources 119,560 SAR
Human Resources Section Head Human Resources 187,300 SAR
Human Resources Services Manager Human Resources 245,300 SAR
Human Resources Specialist Human Resources 150,000 SAR
Human Resources Superintendent Human Resources 106,780 SAR
Human Resources Training Executive Human Resources 201,100 SAR
Human Resources Vice President Human Resources 301,600 SAR
Industrial Organizational Psychologist Human Resources 251,500 SAR
Job Evaluation Specialist Human Resources 200,000 SAR
Labor Relations Director Human Resources 233,900 SAR
Labor Relations Manager Human Resources 232,400 SAR
Learning and Development Manager Human Resources 263,900 SAR
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Human Resources 108,800 SAR
Organizational Development Consultant Human Resources 225,300 SAR
Organizational Development Manager Human Resources 246,200 SAR
Organizational Development Specialist Human Resources 139,100 SAR
Payroll Assistant Human Resources 97,460 SAR
Payroll Supervisor Human Resources 127,700 SAR
People Development Officer Human Resources 152,100 SAR
Personnel Officer Human Resources 80,520 SAR
Personnel Recruiter Human Resources 210,500 SAR
Records Clerk Human Resources 78,260 SAR
Records Manager Human Resources 128,500 SAR
Recruiter Human Resources 222,300 SAR
Recruiting Coordinator Human Resources 109,460 SAR
Recruiting Manager Human Resources 283,700 SAR
Recruitment Consultant Human Resources 209,500 SAR
Recruitment Officer Human Resources 107,880 SAR
Recruitment Supervisor Human Resources 174,000 SAR
Research Associate Human Resources 97,300 SAR
SAP Resource Manager Human Resources 221,500 SAR
Talent Acquisition Manager Human Resources 283,400 SAR
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources 159,400 SAR
Talent Management Officer Human Resources 125,700 SAR
Technical Recruiter Human Resources 127,700 SAR
Training Administrator Human Resources 123,400 SAR
Training and Development Manager Human Resources 266,000 SAR
Training and Development Section Head Human Resources 204,000 SAR
Training Executive Human Resources 239,000 SAR
Training Manager Human Resources 259,100 SAR
Training Officer Human Resources 102,240 SAR
Training Specialist Human Resources 158,700 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 110,500 SAR
Dammam 115,260 SAR
Jeddah 115,740 SAR
Khubar 108,300 SAR
Mecca 112,560 SAR
Medina 119,020 SAR
Riyadh 119,900 SAR
Tabuk 97,260 SAR
Taif 104,060 SAR

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