Average Petroleum Pump System Operator Salary in Saudi Arabia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Petroleum Pump System Operator 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 Petroleum Pump System Operator Make in Saudi Arabia?

A Petroleum Pump System Operator working in Saudi Arabia will typically earn around 98,140 SAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 48,940 SAR to the highest average salary of 150,000 SAR.

Average Annual Salary
98,140 SAR
Average Monthly Salary
8,178 SAR

Lowest Annual Salary
48,940 SAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,078 SAR

Highest Annual Salary
150,000 SAR
Highest Monthly Salary
12,500 SAR

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

Petroleum Pump System Operator 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 Petroleum Pump System Operator Salaries in Saudi Arabia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Petroleum Pump System Operator can earn between 48,940 SAR and 150,000 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 Petroleum Pump System Operator in Saudi Arabia is 96,220 SAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 96,220 SAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 96,220 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 Petroleum Pump System Operator salary in Saudi Arabia, 25% of the population are earning less than 66,820 SAR while 75% of the population earn more than 66,820 SAR.

75% of the population earn less than 118,520 SAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 118,520 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.

Petroleum Pump System Operator 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 petroleum pump system operator 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 Petroleum Pump System Operator in Saudi Arabia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 55,020 SAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Petroleum Pump System Operator salary would increase to 73,260 SAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Petroleum Pump System Operator, the average salary would be 102,380 SAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 119,900 SAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Petroleum Pump System Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 130,400 SAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Petroleum Pump System Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 143,200 SAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
55,020 SAR
2-5 Years +31%
73,260 SAR
5-10 Years +40%
102,380 SAR
10-15 Years +20%
119,900 SAR
15-20 Years +9%
130,400 SAR
20+ Years +8%
143,200 SAR

Petroleum Pump System Operator 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 Petroleum Pump System Operator 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 Petroleum Pump System Operator in Saudi Arabia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 64,200 SAR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Petroleum Pump System Operator in Saudi Arabia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 117,100 SAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
64,200 SAR
Certificate or Diploma +76%
117,100 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.

Petroleum Pump System Operator 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 petroleum pump system operator will earn an average of 104,900 SAR, while a female petroleum pump system operator will earn around 90,900 SAR.

This means that a male petroleum pump system operator earns approximately 15% more than a female petroleum pump system operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Saudi Arabia

Male
104,900 SAR
Female -15%
90,900 SAR

Petroleum Pump System Operator 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 Petroleum Pump System Operator in Saudi Arabia is around 11% every 15 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 = ( 11 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that a Petroleum Pump System Operator in Saudi Arabia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% 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%

Petroleum Pump System Operator 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 Petroleum Pump System Operator is a low bonus based job, with 27% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

73% 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 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
27%
No Bonus
73%

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 Petroleum Pump System Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Petroleum Pump System Operator in Saudi Arabia.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,200 SAR
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 192,600 SAR
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 80,840 SAR
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 70,700 SAR
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 86,740 SAR
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 246,200 SAR
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 138,800 SAR
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 183,600 SAR
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 161,600 SAR
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 128,900 SAR
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 174,000 SAR
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 196,800 SAR
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 69,240 SAR
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 246,500 SAR
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 84,780 SAR
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 60,340 SAR
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 71,660 SAR
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 386,400 SAR
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 273,000 SAR
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 239,000 SAR
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 228,000 SAR
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 290,800 SAR
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 105,880 SAR
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 217,900 SAR
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 204,000 SAR
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 159,100 SAR
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 315,900 SAR
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 319,600 SAR
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 195,200 SAR
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,400 SAR
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 190,500 SAR
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 91,560 SAR
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 85,020 SAR
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 72,540 SAR
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 151,800 SAR
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 275,200 SAR
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 320,500 SAR
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 317,700 SAR
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 314,500 SAR
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 125,700 SAR
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 183,600 SAR
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 107,900 SAR
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 129,000 SAR
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 129,000 SAR
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 159,100 SAR
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 143,200 SAR
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 142,300 SAR
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 238,900 SAR
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 159,100 SAR
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 174,000 SAR
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 161,600 SAR
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 117,660 SAR
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 172,200 SAR
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 183,700 SAR
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 159,100 SAR
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 123,400 SAR
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 192,600 SAR
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 159,400 SAR
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 169,000 SAR
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 216,800 SAR
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 232,900 SAR
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 187,300 SAR
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 105,620 SAR
Oil Service Unit Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 93,780 SAR
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 225,700 SAR
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 65,800 SAR
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 194,600 SAR
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 314,500 SAR
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 102,620 SAR
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 66,440 SAR
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 106,960 SAR
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 335,100 SAR
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 137,400 SAR
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 79,360 SAR
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 167,100 SAR
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 167,100 SAR
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 209,500 SAR
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 187,300 SAR
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 115,380 SAR
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 152,000 SAR
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 246,500 SAR
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 190,500 SAR
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 117,440 SAR
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 113,780 SAR
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 277,400 SAR
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 283,400 SAR
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 200,000 SAR
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 72,420 SAR
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 91,520 SAR
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 233,600 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 96,560 SAR
Dammam 98,820 SAR
Jeddah 110,340 SAR
Khubar 96,680 SAR
Mecca 105,620 SAR
Medina 102,020 SAR
Riyadh 102,460 SAR
Tabuk 96,540 SAR
Taif 91,520 SAR

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